

The Story Power Marketing Show
Tom Ruwitch
Business leaders, coaches, consultants, and thought leaders, The Story Power Podcast will help you harness the power of storytelling so you can grow your business and have fun doing it. Each week, Story Power Marketing's Tom Ruwitch and his guest will share powerful stories, trade business-building insights, and have a few laughs. Tom created this podcast to... ...Help you captivate prospects and inspire them to act… ...so you can get more clients, quickly and easily. That’s what powerful storytelling is all about. That’s what this podcast is all about.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 43min
Ready or Not AI is Here (with Jonathan Green)
Jonathan Green is the bestselling author of ChatGPT Profits, Serve No Master, as well as over 300 other books He is a celebrity ghostwriter and an artificial intelligence expert who now lives on a tropical island in the South Pacific. He has turned being fired during a blizzard into a thriving online business.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~What Getting Fired Can Teach You~Why You Should Get Clients Before You Know Everything~What it Takes to Harness the Power of AI~How to Write With AI While Keeping a Human Voice~Finding Your Voice by Subtracting What You’d Never Say~Using AI to Speed You Up, Never Replace YouFULL EPISODE VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/891744461CONNECT WITH JONATHANWebsite: https://servenomaster.comBook: ChatGPT ProfitsFree Gift: https://servenomaster.com/masterSocial Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servenomaster/https://www.facebook.com/servenomasterhttps://www.instagram.com/servenomaster/https://twitter.com/ServeNoJonathanhttps://www.pinterest.com/servenomaster/https://youtube.com/c/ServeNoMaster1https://www.facebook.com/groups/servenomaster

Nov 29, 2023 • 26min
How to Profit with Purpose (with Chase Friedman)
Chase Friedman believes in the inherent ability of all businesses and organizations to Do Good AND Do Well. To profit with purpose. His purpose as a Brand Strategist and Fractional CMO is to guide brands to unlock their greatest potential for growth and impact in the lives of their customers, communities, and the world.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~What is a “Purpose-Driven” Brand and Why Does it Drive Growth?~How Your Brand’s Purpose is Critical~Why It Doesn’t Matter What You Say Your Brand Is~How to Connect With People Beyond Facts and FiguresFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/891389603CONNECT WITH CHASEWebsite: https://vanquishmediagroup.com/Books: https://vanquishmediagroup.com/tag/ebooks/Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanquishmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-friedman/

Nov 22, 2023 • 32min
How to Claim Your Stage to Maximize Your Impact (with Adriana Baer)
Adriana Baer is a public speaking coach for leaders and rising leaders. Her mission is to help clients claim their stage, radiate confidence and charisma, propel their careers, and increase their impact. With over 20 years as a professional theater director and arts leader, Adriana brings a unique perspective and a practical and actionable set of tools to her coaching. In addition to her private coaching practice, she has worked and lectured at dozens of regional theaters, colleges, and universities nationwide. Adriana holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters of Fine Arts in Directing from Columbia University. She is the cohost of the podcast From Your Center and offers online courses and coaching through Adriana Baer Creative.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~Lessons Business People Can Take From the Theater-World~Common Qualities Between Actors and Business Leaders That ‘Own the Stage’~Effective Methods to Learn Public Speaking~How to Create a Powerful Public Presentation~Ways to Warm Up For a Presentation~Why You Should Not Memorize a ScriptFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/889822061CONNECT WITH ADRIANAWebsite: https://www.adrianabaercreative.com/Book: FREE DOWNLOAD: Beyond Once Upon a Time: 15 Ways to Start Your Speeches & Brainstorm Ideas that Won't Bore Your Audience.COACHING PROGRAMS & ONLINE COURSES: https://www.adrianabaercreative.com/coachingcoursesSocial Media: InstagramLinkedIn

Nov 15, 2023 • 26min
How to Turn Past Experiences Into Career and Business-Building Narratives (with Annie Margarita Yang)
Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from others.Annie’s candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials.Based in Boston with her husband, Annie complements her professional life with a love for piano, adding another layer to her multifaceted persona.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~How to Escape Self-Imposed and Society-Imposed Barriers~What to Do to Make Yourself An Employer-Magnet~Pro-Tip For Getting Featured on Major News Outlets like Fox and NBC~The Way to Build a Brand That Positions You Effectively~Ways AI and Virtual Assistants Can Be IndispensableFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/889392785CONNECT WITH ANNIEWebsite: https://annieyangfinancial.comBook: The 5-Day Job SearchSocial Media:Amazon Author CentralBookBubClubhouseDiscordFacebookGoodreadsInstagramLinkedIn CompanyLinkedIn IndividualMediumPinterestQuoraRedditReedsySlideShareSnapChatTikTokTumblrTwitterVimeoYouTube

Nov 8, 2023 • 26min
How to Pilot Your Business to New Heights (with Denise O’Donnell)
Denise O’Donnell is the visionary Founder and CEO of SCOPE and a modern CFO who ascended to her first Vice President/CFO role at the young age of 26. With a rich background in accounting and business, she has expertly managed diverse areas from finance, policy, and governance to inventory control, financial reporting, and capital projections.Denise's entrepreneurial spirit shines through her impressive accomplishments, which include pioneering the State of Ohio's first Medical Marijuana Testing Lab, a Water Park, and a Distillery.Recognizing the essential synergy of finance, operations, people, and strategy, she established SCOPE to foster sustainable business growth.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~The Qualities of a Great CFO and Why a CFO Should Be a Strategic Collaborator~Why You Must, Must, Must Use Metrics and How to Do It Right~How a Fractional CFO Can Help Even the Most Iconoclastic CEOs and Solopreneurs~What the Customer Journey Looks Like When Hiring a Fractional CFOFULL EPISODE VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/884343781CONNECT WITH DENISEWebsite: https://www.scopecfo.com/Blog: https://www.scopecfo.com/busines-services-blogsSocial Media: FacebookInstagramTikTokGoogleLinkedIn

Nov 1, 2023 • 35min
Why Culture is Key (with Josh Cunningham)
Josh Cunningham is the Founder & CEO of rokrbox - an inside sales assistant company based in College Station, Texas. After starting rokrbox in 2013, his real estate company has worked over 3 million internet leads for teams all across the country including Lars Hedenborg, Jeff Cohn, & Spring Bengtzen. Having hired and trained over 400 ISAs, he is a sought-after speaker for his invaluable knowledge on developing a company culture that attracts the best talent and drives success.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~The Three Keys to Creating a Culture of Success~Why is Culture so Important for Business Success~The Most Important Step to Take When Hiring~Why You Need World-Class Customer Service and How to Build ItFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/880428075CONNECT WITH JOSHWebsite: https://fivestarcompanyculture.com/For a Free 30 minute 1on1 Company Culture Audit with Josh Cunningham Visit https://fivestarcompanyculture.com/ and fill out the contact form.Social Media: Twitter

Oct 25, 2023 • 28min
Better Conversations, Better Business (with Douglas Squirrel)
Douglas Squirrel has been coding for forty years and has led software teams for twenty. He uses the power of conversations to create dramatic productivity gains in technology organizations of all sizes. Squirrel’s experience includes growing software teams as a CTO in startups from fintech to biotech to music, and everything in between. He’s consulted on product improvement at over 100 organizations in the UK, US, Australia, and Europe and coaches a wide variety of leaders in improving their conversations, aligning to business goals, and creating productive conflict. He lives in Frogholt, England, in a timber-framed cottage built in the year 1450.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~How to Cut Through Distraction in a Successful Business~The Importance of Disappointing People Helpfully~The Power of Saying “Because”~How to Turn Personal Conflict Into Productive Conflict~Why Empathy is Key in Business~Conflict Resolution From Solopreneurship to the C-SuiteFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/879696191CONNECT WITH DOUGLASWebsite: https://douglassquirrel.com/Book: https://agileconversations.com/Social Media: LinkedInTwitter

Oct 18, 2023 • 42min
How to Turn Strangers Into Happy Clients (with Lauren Gaggioli)
Lauren Gaggioli is a digital entrepreneur, online course creator, and organic content marketing expert, having leveraged SEO and organic marketing to grow and sell her first business. She now helps her fellow solopreneurs learn how to turn strangers on the internet into happy clients via her Organic Marketing Ecosystem course (organicmarketingecosystem.com) and through her online mastermind for entrepreneurs (laurengaggioli.com/mastermind).A big believer in intentional living, Lauren also created the online course about purpose - Big Why Life (bigwhylife.com) - to help folks from all walks of life create their mission statement and support healthy habits to start living a life of purpose.When she's not working, you can find her training for her next runDisney half marathon or channeling serious Molly Weasley vibes knitting up a new sweater, puttering in her garden, homebrewing beer with her husband, or making a delicious mess of the kitchen with her kids in their home just outside Seattle.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~How to Grow Your Business Without an Ad Budget~Lead Generation 101: What to Focus on to Turn Strangers Into Clients~How to Satisfy the Bots and Serve People at the Same Time~Does Your Reader Know What to Do Next?~Why Your Purpose Shifts With Context and How to Use That to Be More Productive~How to Turn SEO From a Burden to a Fun and Profitable Game That Helps PeopleFULL EPISODE VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/877441688CONNECT WITH LAURENWebsite: https://laurengaggioli.comFree DIY Website Audit (3 video mini course) avail at the bottom of this page: laurengaggioli.com/website-audit-serviceOrganicMarketingEcosystem.comBigWhyLife.comAffiliate Program: laurengaggioli.com/affiliateSocial Media: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurengaggioliYouTube: youtube.com/@laurengaggioli

Oct 11, 2023 • 33min
How to Build The Resilience to Reach Any Summit You Choose (with Jenn Drummond)
Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, a successful business owner, and a World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond a life of success to a life of significance.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~How to Choose How You Live~What Climbing Some of the World’s Tallest Mountains Can Teach You~How to Go From a Life of Success to a Life of Significance~7 Principles of The Surrender Experiment~How to Find the Story From Your Life That Others Will ValueFULL EPISODE VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/877077646CONNECT WITH JENNWebsite: https://jenndrumond.comSocial Media: Instagram: @thejenndrummondTik Tok: @thejenndrummondFacebook: @therealjenndrummondLinkedin: Jenn DrummondYoutube: Jenn DrummondTwitter: @thejenndrummondPinterest: Jenn Drummond

Oct 4, 2023 • 37min
How to Succeed in Social Without Really Trying... (to Gouge Your Eyes Out)
Karlyn Ankrom is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, a new approach to social media marketing made specifically for businesses “tempted to fake their own death and flee to Tahiti at the mere thought of content creation.” Karlyn developed her user-friendly strategy after working for a decade with a variety of brick and mortar businesses who were decidedly social allergic, not because they didn’t want to do social media, but because they were intimidated by it. In response, her new system helps newbies get on the fast track to “unsticking their social media” in just one hour per week.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~Why so Many Business People are Allergic to Social Media and How to Overcome It~Why a Framework For Social Works Better Than a Template~The Real Goal For Social Media (Hint: It’s Not Getting a to Billion Followers)~Why Comparison Syndrome Kills Your Productivity and How to Cure It~How to Repel the Right People~Why the Quest to Go Viral Can Lead You Astray~The First Thing to Focus on to Get Immediate Results From Social~An Easy-to-Fix but Major Mistake so Many Business Owners Make on SocialFULL EPISODE VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/874729739CONNECT WITH KARLYNWebsite: https://www.ohsnapsocial.comBlog: ohsnapsocial.com/resourcesSocial Media: TwitterFacebookLinkedinInstagram


