The StoryBrand Podcast

Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit...meh.. about your career trajectory? You're proud of what you've accomplished, and you should be. But you just can't shake the fact that you feel unfulfilled and that there's got to be more to life... It wasn't too long ago when Good Morning America news anchor, Paula Faris, found herself in the same rut. So she decided to change things. She quit her job and completely re-engineered her life to discover her true purpose. What some might have thought was a drastic move, Paula knew was right. On this week's episode, she shares her journey of finding a career that aligned with her purpose and offers practical tools to help you clear out the clutter and find meaning in life.

Many artists think sheer talent and creativity are all they need to turn their art into a lucrative business. Sadly, here's what usually ends up happening: they realize talent alone isn't going to cut it so they resort to being a "starving artist" and never really achieve the type of success they once dreamt possible. Elida Field could have easily fallen into the same trap, but her focus and determination propelled her into a profitable career she loves. In this week's episode, she'll share her process for how she defeated the "starving artist" phase and built a profitable career as an artist. If you're a creative and need a plan to help you monetize your art and build a successful career, this episode will help!

In a candid moment from his back porch, Don shares a few ways you can break through the noise at the dinner table this Thanksgiving and focus on what really matters--sharing love and connection with friends and family. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Fate is a terrible writer -- and it shouldn't be the one in the driver's seat of your life. But there has to be a balance between fate and control, right? Matthew McConaughey's take on this topic is an inspiring one, and in this week's interview, he talks about how fate works together with self-determination to help you create the life you really want. He argues that ego is actually a healthy thing and that there is a beautiful balance between freedom and responsibility (in his terms, "giddy-up and innate ability.") This epic conversation with Don and Matthew will inspire you to learn from your setbacks, take back control of your life, and develop the kind of optimism that will help you succeed.

We all want to live a meaningful life, but if we're honest, we've been letting fate author our story for way too long. A meaningful life doesn't happen when we let fate write it for us. A meaningful life happens when we create and follow a life plan that gives us a clear direction and purpose. Imagine knowing every task you completed was contributing to a life full of meaning. Imagine waking up each day not in a fog, but with a clear sense of purpose. That's exactly what you'll experience when you create and follow the life plan Donald Miller teaches in this episode. These five steps will help you take back control of your life so you wake up every day knowing your work matters and is part of an incredibly meaningful story.

Most people think there are those who are "just born" creative, and those who just aren't. Seth Godin would disagree. He believes that creativity, like riding a bike, is a skill everyone can learn and develop over time. It's an important skill, too, and if we don't develop practices that keep us creative, we could get left behind. In today's episode, Seth gives us insight into how we can become more creative with our work. Whether you're a graphic designer, and architect, a CEO or a receptionist, these practices will help you grow and become a more valuable professional.

Your business can't always be booming. So what do you do when it feels like everything is slowing down? If you're like most people, you'll probably panic -- but Lee LeFever would challenge you not to. Lee decided he was going to embrace the slow down and learn how to gain success even if he wasn't making money. If you're the type of person who hates when things slow down, this is the episode you need. Plus -- our friend Justin Christensen stops by to share how he pivoted his business during the pandemic and saw serious growth.

When COVID-19 hit, everyone scrambled to pivot their businesses. And our friends at the Canlis restaurant in Seattle were no exception. They took their fine-dining restaurant and made it a burger joint, and a crab shack, and oh yeah ... a drive-in movie theatre?! So when we got the chance to talk to them about their (new and improved) business model, we just couldn't resist. And we get it -- your business might not need to do a full 180 like it did six months ago. But this episode will transform the way you think about what's possible for your business -- regardless of if there's a global pandemic forcing you to pivot or not.

The beginning of the pandemic felt like being chased by a tiger. For a lot of us, this is the first time we're getting to slow down and catch our breath. This week, Daniel Harkavy stops by to share why it's important to spend time really reflecting on your wins and losses from this season. His new book, The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders, provides a framework to become a better leader even in the face of enormous challenges. When you use his perspectives to reflect on everything that's happened this year -- you'll feel proud of all you and your team have actually accomplished.

If you've ever tried to wrangle a screaming preschooler into a car, you know what the worst days of leading a team feel like. Managing a team and parenting a small child can sometimes feel … a little too similar. But Hal Runkel doesn't think that's such a bad thing. This bestselling author of books like ScreamFree Parenting and Choose Your Own Adulthood joins the podcast to show you how his proven parenting techniques can also help you become a confident and respected leader.