Bill Blankschaen, founder and chief story architect of Story Builders, passionately advocates for the transformative power of storytelling. He believes that entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, and speakers can connect deeply with their audiences by intentionally sharing the right story at the right moment. By aligning stories with personal values and messages, Blankschaen helps individuals and professionals build platforms, brands, and businesses that resonate authentically with their target markets. His approach underscores the importance of recognizing the uniqueness and value of one's personal narrative, as these stories provide a powerful lens through which experiences, lessons, and successes can be effectively shared, leading to greater influence, impact, and income.
Episode Outline:
(00:01:45) Storytelling Strategies for Building Authentic Brands
(00:09:44) "Surviving and Thriving: Lessons from Hudson"
(00:18:44) Transforming Self-Belief Through Personal Narratives
(00:20:10) Transformative Power of Shared Triumph Stories
(00:22:28) Creating Tangible Solutions for Positive Outcomes
(00:30:11) Impactful Self-Published Books for Target Audience
(00:32:36) Profitable Opportunities for Authors Through Storytelling
Bio:
Bill Blankschaen is the founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders, a creative team of storytellers who share his passion for helping people live a story worth telling and serving them with excellence in genuine, high-trust relationships. StoryBuilders tells stories that make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income. A New York Times Bestselling writer, Bill and his team work with a variety of influencers like John C. Maxwell and Maxwell Leadership, Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, Lewis Howes, Michael Hyatt (Full Focus), Rory and A.J. Vaden, Zig Ziglar and family, Je Allen, Stu McLaren, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, business coaches and consultants, political figures, cultural voices, athletes, comedians, fitness gurus, psychologists, and even faith leaders at some of the largest churches in America. The books, resources, and experiences they have created have already impacted millions of people—and they’re just getting started!
Do you want to write a book, but don't know where to start or even if it will even happen? This CTA link will allow the listener to connect with StoryBuilders and find out options for writing a book, creating the base for a book, course creation, etc. or even exploring what the listener's needs are. If we are a great fit we will provide some options, if not we will suggest other entities that can help them find what they need. Regardless, this is a free consultation and the first step toward achieving something that has lingered in the background for years, but hasn't had any traction.
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