In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Susan Payton.
Susan is a story strategist, copywriter, messaging geek, coach, consultant and author of The Business of Stories.
Released in March 2022, Susan’s book quickly became a UK and US #1 bestseller on Amazon in several business categories, including Marketing and Sales – knocking Dragon’s Den & Diary of a CEO star Stephen Bartlett off the top spot! It also got to #1 on Amazon again when the audiobook version was released and was a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2023.In this episode we talked about all things business storytelling.
What You'll Learn:- The power of storytelling and why it's essential for business success- Why your personal story is more inspiring than you might think- The importance of clear language over fancy words- How to overcome the fear of sharing your voice and telling your story- Why every story you tell needs a clear call to action to be effective
We hope you enjoy it!———————Links:- Susan’s website: https://thebusinessofstories.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpaytonuk/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPaytonUK
Recommended books:- The Business of Stories by Susan Payton- Building a SoryBrand by Donald Miller- Soundtracks by Jon Acuff- Superfans by Pat Flynn———————
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