Not Your Story – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Jim Holmes is the founder and CEO of LFS Chemistry. A chemistry technology company revolutionizing the energy industry or the oil and gas industry with sustainable, high-performing molecules. In this episode Jim reveals the biggest mistakes people make when approaching sales. How can you communicate your story effectively as a founder? Tune in to discover more. _____________________

Connect with Jim and LFS Chemistry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-h-55463a14/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfs-chemistry https://lfschemistry.com/

In this episode you will learn 5 storytelling secrets to tell great f****** stories. Whether you're building your brand, launching a campaign or trying to amplify your message, this video is for you.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - The Hook 1:31 - Conflict 3:57 - Simplicity 4:44 - Show Don't Tell 5:17 - Transformation 5:46 - Recap

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Branding needs to solve a business problem.

Christian Bowen is Brand Manager at Midnight Marketing and expert in shaping strategic brand storytelling. Helping B2B companies become recognizable brands.

Branding is not just your logo, colours and visuals. You must understand fundamentally branding is a mission, your values and your reputation. How do you want to be remembered? How are you going to make your customers lives better?

Welcome to Not Your Story Podcast. How can we tell stories that educate, entertain and inspire? Winning audiences, capturing markets, growing businesses and brands. Our mission is clear: to help you tell great stories. Actionable ideas, frameworks and advice on marketing, growth, storytelling and life from creatives and founders. Hosted by Rory Nolan

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Carla is an energetic, talented and creative marketing professional who excels in presenting and creating content that is out of the box and grabs attention.

In this episode you will learn how to; use persuasive copywriting to capture attention and sell your story. Present with confidence and become a more memorable presenter. Communicate effectively between a creative team and client. And how do you find inspiration and your passion working in marketing?

Welcome to Not Your Story Podcast. Winning audiences, capturing markets, growing businesses and brands. Our mission is clear: to help you tell great stories. Actionable ideas, frameworks and advice on marketing, growth, storytelling and life from creatives and founders. 

Jake Karls is the co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Midday Squares, a chocolate brand, that’s shaking up the $140B chocolate industry.

Jake shares how Mid-Day Squares is growing a $100M brand by embracing the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and authenticity, sharing their behind the scenes story of entrepreneurial drama.

Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro

(1:45) - The future of marketing

(4:44)- The founding story of Mid-Day Squares

(7:44) - $140 billion chocolate industry, growth in saturated market

(9:40) - The power of authenticity and vulnerability

(12:45) - Reality TV Show storytelling, Shark Tank, The Kardashians & Hollywood

(14:55) - Overcoming burnout

(17:46) - ‘Therapy saved our partnership’

(19:33) - There’s no great story without conflict

(21:44) - Positive momentum & compounding action

(23:44) - ‘failure is a privilege’

(25:00) - Does your story evoke emotion?

(27:00) - Over 50 million organic content views

(28:55) - Curiosity, how can we be better storytellers?

(30:00) - The ground game, building true community

(33:23) - Sam Walton built Walmart by SHOWING UP

(35:30) - What the hell is a Chief Rainmaker?

(37:35) - ‘I was a horrible manager’

(38:38) - Scaling to $100 million

(40:44) - Advice to listeners overcoming fear

(41:47) - ‘LinkedIn is a playground for opportunities’

(43:30) - 'Being myself is my greatest superpower'

(45:04) - Outro

Connect with Jake and Mid-Day Squares:

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https://www.instagram.com/middaysquares/

https://www.tiktok.com/ @middaysquares 

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Why do some campaigns go viral while others flop?

This episode breaks down the secrets behind content people love to share. Every brand has a story—make sure yours gets noticed.

Our guest Sara, Head of Creative Strategy at Midnight Marketing, explains why most LinkedIn content is ineffective and shows you how to make yours stand out.

Powerful campaigns rely on emotional storytelling, shareability, and brand clarity.

Follow this process to make your content worth sharing.

In this episode, Jeff Bernard, Manager of Digital Strategy at Aerion, reveals how creativity and persistence fuel true innovation.

Hear how Jeff’s passion for skydiving shaped his 150 mph approach to building technology and why branding is key to making your product unforgettable.

This is a story of grit, invention, and daring to stand out from the rest.

Guest: Jeff Bernard Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bernard-6986932b/ Aerion - https://aerion.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerion-rental-services/ If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 💜 Follow Not Your Story Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/not-your-story-nys/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nys_podcast... Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-nolan-a89a1ab5/ Want to level up your marketing? https://linktr.ee/midnight.marketing

In this episode, Massiel Diez talks about the power of authenticity, and how embracing her unique story led to incredible opportunities in her career and as an entrepreneur.

- Discover how personal branding can open unexpected doors.

- Learn why representation in leadership is key to breaking barriers.

- Hear Massiel's inspiring story of determination and grit from the energy industry.

Massiel is Co-Founder of Flipping the Barrel, a podcast and community in the energy industry that empowers diverse voices and champions for a future with greater representation.

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Guest: Massiel Diez LinkedIn: / massiel-diez-b0942a60 / flipping-the-barrel Website: https://www.flippingthebarrel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisefitlif... YouTube: / @flippingthebarrel Host: / rory-nolan-a89a1ab5 Want to level up your marketing? https://linktr.ee/midnight.marketing

In this episode, we discuss the psychology behind marketing, emphasizing the importance of capturing and retaining attention through emotion-driven storytelling. Drawing inspiration from Pixar and Akira Kurosawa, we explore how to create memorable campaigns through visual storytelling, simplifying messages and building trust with your audience. Karla Estoesta, Marketing Coordinator at Midnight Marketing, specializes in blending psychology with storytelling to build emotionally resonant brands and marketing campaigns. What you'll learn: - Show don't tell storytelling methods. - How brand avatars can flexibly illustrate your brand storytelling. - Understanding how memory is stored to bridge the gap between attention and retention.

In this episode, we sit down with Pablo Perez, CEO and President of Bardasz, to explore his inspiring journey from a childhood passion for the ocean to leading a data management and technology company in the energy industry.

Pablo shares insights on the lessons learned from climbing Kilimanjaro, the foundational story of Bardasz, and the importance of staying adaptable in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

We discuss how Bardasz integrates its brand identity with its strategy, communicates the value of technology, and unites a global team.

Pablo emphasizes the role of vulnerability in leadership, the necessity of human connection in the digital age, and the importance of collaboration and partnerships for growth.

Reflecting on a decade of Bardasz, he shares personal insights on happiness and offers advice to his younger self, providing valuable lessons to all entrepreneurs.

Connect with Bardasz and Pablo:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bardasz/

https://bardasz.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabloperezbardasz/

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