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Hello Hero Makers! For new marketing content from StoryBrand, check out the StoryBrand Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-storybrand-podcast/id1092751338 Each week on the StoryBrand Podcast host Donald Miller, bestselling author of the book "Building A StoryBrand", shares strategies for creating marketing and messaging that make you stand out, connect with customers, and actually grow your business. Get the tools you need to create clear and effective messaging that grows your business at StoryBrand.com.

Episode Date
StoryBrand Podcast #38: BIG NEWS—Introducing The StoryBrand Podcast
Sep 24, 2025
Why That Worked #37: Slate—Why This $20K Truck Is Getting All the Attention (RE-RELEASE)
Sep 17, 2025
Why That Worked #36: Annoying Ads—The Dumbest Campaigns That Won Your Attention and Made Millions (RE-RELEASE)
Sep 10, 2025
Why That Worked #35: Annie F. Downs—The Strategy Behind Her Breakthrough Personal Brand (RE-RELEASE)
Sep 03, 2025
Why That Worked #34: Magic Spoon—How One Tagline Dethroned Sugar and Disrupted a $65B Industry (RE-RELEASE)
Aug 27, 2025
Why That Worked #33: Snipd—What Your Brand Name is Really Saying to Customers (RE-RELEASE)
Aug 20, 2025
Why That Worked #32: Southwest—The Genius of 'Bags Fly Free' and What Happened When It Changed (RE-RELEASE)
Aug 13, 2025
Why That Worked #31: Airbnb—The Brilliant Strategy Behind Their New Messaging Campaign (RE-RELEASE)
Aug 06, 2025
Why That Worked #30: AI with Jay Owen—How Smart Businesses Use It Without Losing the Human Touch
Jul 30, 2025
Why That Worked #29: Infomercials—What OxiClean & Shamwow Can Teach Us About Messaging That Sells
Jul 23, 2025
Why That Worked #28: John Mark McMillan—How to Make Promotion a Part of the Creative Process
Jul 16, 2025
Why That Worked #27: Bombas—The Shark Tank Pitch That Got Everything Right (And What Businesses Can Learn From It)
Jul 09, 2025
Why That Worked #26: Dan Go—The Fitness Coach Who Built a Mega Brand by Niching Down
Jul 02, 2025
Why That Worked #25: Annie F. Downs—The Strategy Behind Her Breakthrough Personal Brand
Jun 25, 2025
Why That Worked #24: Pass/Fail—Breaking Down the Best and Worst in Branding
Jun 18, 2025
Why That Worked #23: Dadville—The New Rules of Being a Great Dad
Jun 11, 2025
Why That Worked #22: Seizing the Moment—Lessons from Nike's Viral Scheffler Ad
Jun 04, 2025
Why That Worked #21: Slate—Why This $20K Truck Is Getting All the Attention
May 28, 2025
Why That Worked #20: Snipd—What Your Brand Name is Really Saying to Customers
May 21, 2025
Why That Worked #19: Magic Spoon—How One Tagline Dethroned Sugar and Disrupted a $65B Industry
May 14, 2025
Why That Worked #18: Southwest—The Genius of 'Bags Fly Free' and What Happened When It Changed
May 07, 2025
Why That Worked #17: Annoying Ads—The Dumbest Campaigns That Won Your Attention and Made Millions
Apr 30, 2025
Why That Worked #16: Airbnb—The Brilliant Strategy Behind Their New Messaging Campaign
Apr 23, 2025
Why That Worked #15: Morning Routines—The NEW Way To Create A Morning Routine In 2025
Apr 16, 2025
Why That Worked #14: Simplicity—Why a "Less Is More" Approach Can Make Anything More Effective
Apr 09, 2025
Why That Worked #13: Marriage—The Truth About What Makes Love Work Long-Term (ft. Johnnyswim)
Apr 02, 2025
Why That Worked #12: Nostalgia—The Hidden Force That Makes Brands Feel Iconic
Mar 26, 2025
Why That Worked #11: Starbucks—The Brand that Changed How the World Drinks Coffee
Mar 19, 2025
Why That Worked #10: Reality TV—Why We're Obsessed with Chaos (And What It's Actually Doing to Our Brains!)
Mar 12, 2025
Why That Worked #9: Michelin Star—How a Tire Company Created the Most Prestigious Award in Food
Mar 05, 2025
Why That Worked #8: Amazon—The Crazy Business Strategies that Rewired Our Brains and Changed Shopping Forever
Feb 26, 2025
Why That Worked #7: Comedians—The Science and Strategy Behind the Funniest People on Earth
Feb 19, 2025
Why That Worked #6: Valentine's Day—The Surprising Economics and Evolution of Love's Biggest Day
Feb 12, 2025
Why That Worked #5: Stories—The Survival Tool Hardwired into Every Human
Feb 05, 2025
Why That Worked #4: Football—Why It Became America's Favorite Ritual
Jan 29, 2025
Why That Worked #3: Thought Leaders—How Innovative Thinkers Build a Following and Shape Modern Culture
Jan 22, 2025
Why That Worked #2: Top Gun Maverick—The Strategy Behind Its Billion-Dollar Success
Jan 15, 2025
Why That Worked #1: Frameworks—The Invisible Structure Behind Every Great Idea
Jan 08, 2025
Why That Worked PREVIEW—A New Podcast You Can't Miss
Dec 30, 2024
#188: Our Final Episode of Marketing Made Simple—A Celebration of Gratitude and Growth
Dec 25, 2024
#187: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Be the Guide Your Customers Need
Dec 18, 2024
#186: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Solve Your Customer's Problems
Dec 11, 2024
#185: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—What Do My Customers Want?
Dec 04, 2024
#184: Talkin' Shop—How Clear Messaging Unlocks Growth for Complex Tech Brands
Nov 27, 2024
#183: Talkin' Shop—The Counterintuitive Way to Thrive in Crowded Industries
Nov 20, 2024
#182: Talkin' Shop—Why Your Nonprofit's Message Isn't Connecting (And How to Fix It)
Nov 13, 2024
#181: Talkin' Shop—The Power of Being Your Authentic Self in Coaching (And Why Buzzwords Just Get in the Way)
Nov 06, 2024
#180: Talkin' Shop—Simple Tricks to Own the Top Spot in Local Search Results
Oct 30, 2024
#179: Talkin' Shop—How to Leverage Your Unique Edge Without Confusing Your Customers
Oct 23, 2024
#178: How to Work with Your ADHD to Boost Focus and Productivity
Oct 16, 2024
#177: Why "Both-And" Thinking is the Future of Leadership
Oct 09, 2024
#176: Ian Cron—What Does Your Enneagram Reveal About Your Marketing Style?
Oct 02, 2024
#175: The Financial Therapy You Didn't Know You Needed
Sep 25, 2024
#174: Al Andrews—What to Do When Achieving Your Big Goals Leaves You Feeling Empty
Sep 18, 2024
#173: Getting Unstuck—The Brandscript Hack For Nonprofit Marketing
Sep 11, 2024
#172: Getting Unstuck—When to Stop Playing It Safe and Get Bold With Your Marketing
Sep 04, 2024
#171: Getting Unstuck (feat. Amy Porterfield)—Can You Launch Your Online Course with Zero Audience?
Aug 28, 2024
#170: Getting Unstuck—How to Keep Your Customers Interested After the Initial Hype Dies Down
Aug 21, 2024
#169: Getting Unstuck—What Should You Do When Haters Cause a PR Nightmare for Your Brand?
Aug 14, 2024
#168: Getting Unstuck—How to Fund Your Startup When You're Strapped for Cash
Aug 07, 2024
#167: Getting Unstuck—How to Find Your Tribe and Market to a Niche Audience
Jul 31, 2024
#166: Getting Unstuck—Your Website's Secret Flaws (And How to Find Them)
Jul 24, 2024
#165: Getting Unstuck—Solving the Lead Generation Puzzle
Jul 17, 2024
#164: Getting Unstuck—6 Tips to Deliver a Better Presentation that Closes More Sales
Jul 10, 2024
#163: Get Your Audience From "Don't Care" to "Buy Now" With Better Copy
Jul 03, 2024
#162: Let's Have a Heart to Heart—How Is Your Well-Being Affecting Your Creative Work?
Jun 26, 2024
#161: How to Handle Objections the StoryBrand Way
Jun 19, 2024
#160: From Local to Global—How to Adapt Your Message for International Audiences
Jun 12, 2024
#159: From Complicated to Concise—The Formula for a Flawless Marketing Pitch
Jun 05, 2024
#158: The Right Way to Woo Your Customers (And Keep Them Coming Back For More)
May 29, 2024
#157: How to Turn Sales Team Feedback into Marketing Gold
May 22, 2024
#156: How to Convert Customers Stuck On the Fence
May 15, 2024
#155: Trying to Go Viral? Consistent Marketing is a Smarter Long-Term Strategy (And Here's Why)
May 08, 2024
#154: Why Your Brand Story Should Be Less About You And More About Your Customer
May 01, 2024
#153: What's More Important in Your Website: Substance or Style?
Apr 24, 2024
#152: How to Win Attention in a Distracted World
Apr 17, 2024
#151: How to Keep (and Captivate) the Attention of Prospective Customers
Apr 10, 2024
#150: The Resource-Wasting Pitfalls of Hasty Marketing and How to Avoid Them
Apr 03, 2024
#149: Get Win-Win Secrets from the Top Marketing Pros
Mar 27, 2024
#148: The Power of a One-Liner to Unite Your Team and Transform Your Marketing
Mar 20, 2024
#147: StoryBrand for Artists—How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out
Mar 13, 2024
#146: Behind the Scenes of a Viral Phenomenon—Jungle's Marketing Strategy
Mar 06, 2024
#145: Rory Vaden—How to Balance Building Your Personal and Professional Brands on Social Media
Feb 28, 2024
#144: Quenching Thirst, Winning Hearts—How Liquid I.V. Is Using Marketing to Shake Up the Beverage World
Feb 21, 2024
#143: Can Teaming Up with Influencers Really Transform Your Brand?
Feb 14, 2024
#142: Is It Time to Launch Your Lucrative Coaching Career? (Business Made Simple Podcast REPLAY)
Feb 07, 2024
#141: Jeremy Cowart—How to Push Through Creative Struggles
Jan 31, 2024
Coach Builder Limited Series PREVIEW—Your First Step to Starting a Successful Coaching Business
Jan 30, 2024
#140: Inclusivity in Action—How Are You Showing Up For Your Customers?
Jan 25, 2024
#139: Inclusive Marketing—How to Make More of Your Customers Feel Seen
Jan 24, 2024
Turn Your Expertise Into a Thriving Coaching Business—New Business Made Simple Limited Series Coming February 6!
Jan 23, 2024
#138: Webinar Woes? Here's How to Plan and Execute Them Flawlessly
Jan 18, 2024
#137: Amy Porterfield—Are You Sitting on a Digital Course Goldmine?
Jan 17, 2024
#136: Goal-Setting Genius—How to Use the KISS Method in Your Marketing
Jan 11, 2024
#135: Michael Hyatt—The Secret to Setting Better Goals (And Actually Achieving Them!)
Jan 10, 2024
#134: Is Vulnerability a Superpower in Business?
Jan 04, 2024
#133: Ashley Menzies Babatunde—How "Real" Should You Be at Work?
Jan 03, 2024
#132: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Cast a Vision of Success
Dec 27, 2023
#131: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Using Failure as Fuel
Dec 20, 2023
#130: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Crafting Clear and Convincing Calls-to-Action
Dec 13, 2023
#129: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Give Customers a Clear Plan
Dec 06, 2023
#128: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Be the Guide Your Customers Need
Nov 29, 2023
#127: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—Solve Your Customer's Problems
Nov 22, 2023
#126: 5 Minute Marketing Challenge—What Do My Customers Want?
Nov 15, 2023
#125: How to Keep Your Marketing Momentum Alive During the Holiday Rush
Nov 08, 2023
#124: How to Stay Genuine in the Age of AI (Insights from INBOUND 2023)
Nov 01, 2023
#123: Donald Miller—Want to Turn Your Website into a Sales Machine? Here's How!
Oct 25, 2023
#122: Local Business? Here's How to Rank Higher in Search Results
Oct 18, 2023
#121: Media Magic—How to Start Partnering With Influencers
Oct 11, 2023
#120: How to Turn Existing Clients into Q4 Gold and Finish the Year Strong!
Oct 04, 2023
#119: The Power of Referrals (and How to Harness It)
Sep 27, 2023
#118: Why 2023 Has Been a Weird Year for Marketers (And What To Do About It)
Sep 20, 2023
#117: What Really Goes Into Writing a Sales Email
Sep 13, 2023
#116: The Ultimate "Non-Salesy" Sales Email Formula
Sep 06, 2023
#115: No More "Newsletters!" Do This Instead…
Aug 30, 2023
#114: How to Write Nurture Emails (The Right Way)
Aug 23, 2023
#113: A Nitty Gritty Look at Creating Lead Magnets
Aug 16, 2023
#112: Do You *Really* Have a Solid Marketing Strategy?
Aug 09, 2023
#111: Behind the Scenes: How to Transform a Website Using StoryBrand
Aug 02, 2023
#110: How to Create a "Homey" Homepage That Also Drives Conversions
Jul 26, 2023
#109: Eavesdrop on a Marketing Consultation from a StoryBrand Guide
Jul 19, 2023
#108: How to Create Your Marketing Message in 5 Simple Steps
Jul 12, 2023
#107: How to Use Email Marketing to Close Deals (REPLAY)
Jul 05, 2023
#106: Unleashing the Full Potential of Email Marketing
Jun 28, 2023
Celebrate Our 2nd Anniversary with a Special Gift Just for You!
Jun 23, 2023
#105: How Social Media Can Fuel Nonprofit Fundraising Efforts
Jun 21, 2023
#104: The 3 Biggest Mistakes You're Making on LinkedIn
Jun 14, 2023
#103: Should You Add TikTok to Your Marketing Strategy?
Jun 07, 2023
#102: Why Marketing on Instagram Feels So Hard (And How to Fix It)
May 31, 2023
#101: How "Authentic" Should You Be on Social Media?
May 25, 2023
#100: How to Avoid Social Media Marketing Burnout
May 17, 2023
#99: How to Use Visual Media to Grow Your Business
May 10, 2023
#98: From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed—How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Business
May 03, 2023
BONUS: Business Made Simple—Take the First Step to Double Your Revenue Today
May 01, 2023
#97: A Genius New Way to Create Social Media Content
Apr 26, 2023
#96: 7 Ways AI Can Save You Time and Money
Apr 19, 2023
#95: How ChatGPT Can Make Your Marketing Easier
Apr 12, 2023
#94: Is AI Friend or Foe? How to Make it Work for Your Business!
Apr 05, 2023
#93: Jen Hatmaker and Heather Adams—Do This to Always Stay On-Brand with Your Messaging
Mar 29, 2023
#92: Product Boss—How to Market & Grow Your Product-Based Business
Mar 22, 2023
#91: Donald Miller RETURNS—How to Build a Great Sales Funnel Step-by-Step
Mar 15, 2023
#90: Donald Miller—6 Steps to Growing Your Business Without the Stress
Mar 08, 2023
#89: Tim Arnold—Marketing Showdown: Clarity vs Creativity
Mar 01, 2023
#88: Steph Taylor—What is Web 3.0 and Why Does it Matter for Your Marketing?
Feb 22, 2023
#87: Emily Thompson—How to Build the Business and Life You Want
Feb 15, 2023
#86: The Secrets of Story in Marketing
Feb 08, 2023
#85: Building a Marketing Business with the Power of Story
Feb 01, 2023
#84: Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland—Why Creating a Community and Connection Matters (Not Just Content)
Jan 25, 2023
#83: How to Make Your Dream Podcast a Reality
Jan 18, 2023
#82: Amy Porterfield—5 Email Marketing Secrets for Long-Term Business Growth
Jan 11, 2023
#81: Leveraging the Science of Human Behavior in Marketing
Jan 04, 2023
#80: Marketing Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Best of 2022—Part 2)
Dec 28, 2022
BONUS: Business Made Simple—Top Business Growth Hacks of 2022
Dec 26, 2022
#79: Marketing Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Best of 2022—Part 1)
Dec 21, 2022
#78: Is Your Website Costing You Customers?
Dec 14, 2022
#77: 4 Tips for Recruiting Top Talent to Join Your Team
Dec 07, 2022
#76: How to Succeed With Bigger Clients and Their Gatekeepers
Nov 30, 2022
#75: When the Words Aren't Flowing in Your Marketing (How to Get Unstuck!)
Nov 23, 2022
#74: Feeling Sluggish? Do This to Energize Your Marketing and Finish Out the Year Strong!
Nov 16, 2022
#73: Three Marketing Must-Dos for Local Businesses
Nov 09, 2022
#72: How to Fundraise Using the StoryBrand Framework
Nov 02, 2022
#71: How to Market Multiple Products Without Confusing Customers
Oct 26, 2022
#70: "How Do I Make My Copy Clear, But Not Boring?"
Oct 19, 2022
#69: Does StoryBrand Work for Faith-Based Organizations?
Oct 12, 2022
#68: How to "Sell" Without Making People Feel Awkward
Oct 05, 2022
#67: NEW—A Sales Framework for People Who HATE Selling
Sep 28, 2022
#66: How to Successfully Crowdfund Your New Business Idea
Sep 21, 2022
#65: Marketing Hacks You Need to Grow Your Podcast
Sep 14, 2022
#64: Unifying Your Team & Improving B2B Marketing Strategies
Sep 07, 2022
#63: How You Can Be the Next StoryBrand Success Story
Aug 31, 2022
#62: How to Fix Your Marketing in 2 Days
Aug 24, 2022
#61: Create Brand Messaging That Works (BrandScript Deep Dive)
Aug 17, 2022
#60: What You ACTUALLY Need to Know About SEO
Aug 10, 2022
#59: Is It Time to Throw Out Your Brand Message?
Aug 03, 2022
#58: How to Start a Successful Marketing Side Hustle
Jul 27, 2022
#57: How to Escape a Marketing Rut
Jul 20, 2022
#56: How to Use LinkedIn Ads to Grow Your Business
Jul 13, 2022
#55: Five Effective Ways to Highlight the Problem You Solve for Customers
Jul 06, 2022
#54: Solutions to Your Toughest Marketing Questions
Jun 29, 2022
#53: Stories of Success Using the StoryBrand Framework
Jun 22, 2022
#52: How to Overhaul Your Marketing Now
Jun 15, 2022
#51: How to Make Your Marketing More Inclusive
Jun 08, 2022
#50: The Video Your Business Needs to Win Over More Customers
Jun 01, 2022
#49: The Best Way to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Business
May 25, 2022
#48: Why Your Commercial Isn't Converting
May 18, 2022
#47: Why Your Videos Aren't Engaging Customers
May 11, 2022
#46: Fix Your Marketing with One Assessment
May 04, 2022
#45: Why Having a Clear Message Within Your Organization is Critical
Apr 27, 2022
#44: How to Write and Deliver a Captivating Speech
Apr 20, 2022
#43: An Amazing No-Cost Strategy to Get More Leads
Apr 13, 2022
#42: How Can PR Get You In Front of More Customers?
Apr 06, 2022
#41: How to Market Yourself into a New Job
Mar 30, 2022
#40: Using the StoryBrand Framework in Every Part of Your Business
Mar 23, 2022
#39: How to Turn Your Customers into Raving Fans
Mar 16, 2022
#38: Use the StoryBrand Framework to Level Up Your Design
Mar 09, 2022
#37: What You Need to Make Your Website Work
Mar 02, 2022
#36: How Design Can Help (and Hurt!) Your Revenue
Feb 23, 2022
#35: Creating a Social Media Ad Strategy That Works
Feb 16, 2022
#34: Using Social Media to Promote Live (and Virtual) Events
Feb 09, 2022
#33: Multiply Your Output, Not Your Effort with Social Media
Feb 02, 2022
#32: Creating Instagram Reels that Engage Your Following
Jan 26, 2022
#31: How to Build Your Social Media Content Calendar
Jan 19, 2022
#30: Three Key Pieces Every Social Media Post Needs
Jan 12, 2022
#29: Be the Guide in Your Business but the Hero in Your Life
Jan 05, 2022
Hero on a Mission Limited Series PREVIEW—What You Need in a Morning Ritual
Dec 30, 2021
#28: From "Ah-ha" to Action—Revisiting Our Biggest "Ah-ha" Moments of 2021
Dec 29, 2021
Discover True Meaning in Your Life's Story—New Business Made Simple Limited Series Coming January 6!
Dec 23, 2021
#27: From "Ah-ha" to Action—Revisiting the Framework That Makes Marketing Easy
Dec 22, 2021
#26: Will StoryBrand Work for Your Personal Brand?
Dec 15, 2021
#25: Will StoryBrand Work for Your Family-Owned Business?
Dec 08, 2021
#24: Will StoryBrand Work if You're an Artist?
Dec 01, 2021
#23: "How StoryBrand Worked for Me!" Celebrating Your Success
Nov 24, 2021
#22: Will StoryBrand Work for Your Premium Products?
Nov 17, 2021
#21: Will StoryBrand Work for Your Non-Profit? - Part II
Nov 10, 2021
#20: Will StoryBrand Work for Your Non-Profit? - Part One
Nov 03, 2021
#19: Will StoryBrand Work If Your Business has Multiple Audiences?
Oct 27, 2021
#18: Will StoryBrand Work for Your B2B Business?
Oct 20, 2021
#17: How to Put Your Sales Funnel Into Action
Oct 13, 2021
#16: Close the Deal with a Great Sales Email Campaign
Oct 06, 2021
#15: Building Your Nurture Email Sequence
Sep 29, 2021
#14: Why You Need a Lead Generator and How to Build One
Sep 22, 2021
#13: How to Create a Website That Works
Sep 15, 2021
#12: Creating the Perfect Answer to the Question "So, What Do You Do?"
Sep 08, 2021
#11: Five Must-Haves for an Effective Sales Funnel
Sep 01, 2021
#10: How to Take Action with the StoryBrand Framework
Aug 25, 2021
#9: Give Your Customers a "Happily Ever After"
Aug 18, 2021
#8: Save Your Customers from Failure
Aug 11, 2021
#7: Challenge Your Customers to Take Action
Aug 04, 2021
#6: Customers Never Trust a Guide Without a Plan
Jul 28, 2021
#5: Your Customers Are Looking for a Guide, Not a Hero
Jul 21, 2021
#4: What Specific Problem Do You Solve For Customers?
Jul 14, 2021
#3: Discover What Your Customer Really Wants
Jul 07, 2021
#2: Invite Your Customers Into a Beautiful Story
Jun 30, 2021
#1: Donald Miller—The Framework That Makes Marketing Easy
Jun 23, 2021
PREVIEW: Identity Transformation—Invite Your Customer Into a Beautiful Story
Jun 16, 2021
PREVIEW: Donald Miller—The Framework That Makes Marketing Easy
Jun 09, 2021
Introducing Marketing Made Simple!
May 29, 2021