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Inside the worksheet:

✔️ A recap of the key lessons in this video

✔️ Journal prompts to refine your storytelling

✔️ A simple 3-step action plan to start telling better stories today!

00:55 Identifying the Right Story for Your Audience

07:06 Common Storytelling Mistakes

07:45 Mistake #1: Oversharing

11:06 Mistake #2: Undersharing

19:57 Mistake #3: Lack of a Clear Point

23:45 Recap and Final Thoughts

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Struggling to grow your business with storytelling? You might be making one of these 3 common storytelling mistakes that are keeping you from building authority, connecting with your audience, and increasing sales. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to fix these mistakes so you can use storytelling to attract your dream clients and grow your business in 2025!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ The 3 biggest storytelling mistakes entrepreneurs make

✔️ How to tell theright story to theright people

✔️ Why oversharing can actually hurt your business

✔️ How to build connection without feeling “too personal”

✔️ The secret to crafting a compelling story that leads to sales

✔️ How to confidently share your brand story in a way that resonates

If you're a coach, service provider, course creator, or simply building a personal brand, mastering storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to stand out online. Whether you’re trying to grow on Instagram, YouTube, or through email marketing, the key is learning how to tell stories that build trust and inspire action.

Want to monetize your expertise and build a thriving online business? In this episode, we’re diving deep into how you can turn your success into a scalable educational program—whether that’s an online course, coaching program, or membership. If you’ve ever wondered how to package your skills and knowledge into a business that impacts others and generates income, this is for you!

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How to monetize your expertise and build a profitable online business

✔️ The mindset shift from service provider to educator

✔️ How to create an online course or coaching program that sells

✔️ The secret to charging premium prices and attracting high-value clients

✔️ Time management strategies for scaling your business without burnout

✔️ How to build an audience of engaged buyers who are eager to learn from you

🔥 This episode is perfect for:

✔️ Entrepreneurs who want to scale beyond 1:1 services

✔️ Aspiring course creators & coaches who want to turn their knowledge into an online program

✔️ Small business owners looking for passive income opportunities

✔️ Experts, consultants, and creatives who want to package their skills and impact more people

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What does it take to stay consistent as a podcaster and creator?

In this episode, I share the hard truths I’ve learned about consistency and momentum after 9 weeks of podcasting on multiple flatforms.

Tune in for an honest look at my journey, including the challenges of balancing content creation with running a business, the mindset shifts that have kept me going, and the workflow I rely on to deliver high-value content every week.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring creator, or storytelling enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights to help you build momentum and grow your business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The reality of staying consistent as a creator
• Why most people quit after just 3 episodes—and how to avoid it
• My content creation process for podcasting and YouTube
• The role of storytelling in scaling your business
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In this video, I share 4 powerful steps to help female entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs find a product that people actually want to buy—using the magic of storytelling. Whether you’re starting your first online business or looking to monetize your social media, this video is packed with actionable tips to help you take that next step and create a thriving business.

What you’ll learn in this video:

✨ How to share your story with your ideal customer to build real connections and trust

✨ Why listening to your audience is the secret to uncovering profitable business ideas

✨ The easiest way to create a product that solves a problem—without perfectionism holding you back

✨ How to iterate your product, improve over time, and grow a successful online business

I also share the story of my first failed business—and the hard-earned lessons that helped me quit my job in 10 weeks and replace my salary in less than a year. From overcoming fear of failure to learning how to connect with your audience, this video is designed to inspire and guide you every step of the way.

If you're a mompreneur, a content creator, or a female founder in the making, this is for you! 💪

💬 Comment below: Which step are you most excited to try in your business?

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Your dream business starts with telling the right stories to the right people—let’s make it happen! 👏

Are you dreaming of starting your own coaching business or leaving your 9-to-5 job to follow your passion?

In this episode, I interview Vicki Abelson, an executive career coach who shares her inspiring journey from healthcare administration to building a thriving coaching business. We dive into the steps she took, the challenges she overcame, and the strategies she used to replace her salary and build a life she loves.

But that’s not all—I’m also pulling back the curtain on my own journey. As I navigate the world of podcasting and YouTube, I’m sharing my mistakes, lessons, and growth in real-time. This episode is packed with actionable advice and real stories for aspiring coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to take the leap into building a business aligned with their passion and skills.

Topics covered:

• How to start a coaching business
• Transitioning from a 9-to-5 to entrepreneurship
• Sharing mistakes and lessons in real-time to build trust
• The realities of documenting your journey as an entrepreneur
• Vicki’s advice for balancing career change and motherhood

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Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your business? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 12-week storytelling framework that’s helped me stay consistent, build my audience, and scale my business—all while creating deeper connections with my ideal customers.

\You’ll learn:

🎯 How to set actionable goals that align with your vision

📖 Why consistent storytelling is the key to audience engagement

📈 The strategies I’ve used to grow my YouTube channel to 1,300+ subscribers in just six weeks

✨ Ready to take action? Download my step-by-step Storytelling Template, designed to help you plan and execute your own 12-week goals with clarity and focus.

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Whether you’re looking to grow your business, connect with your audience, or simply stay on track with your goals, this episode (and the template!) will give you the tools you need to succeed

Are you ready to grow your business by mastering the art of storytelling? In this video, I answer audience questions about how to use storytelling to build a loyal audience, connect with your ideal clients, and scale your business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or content creator, these actionable tips will help you transform your stories into a powerful tool for attracting and selling. What you’ll learn in this video: 👉🏻 How to craft stories that resonate with your target audience and drive sales. 👉🏻 Proven strategies for finding and connecting with your ideal clients. 👉🏻 Time management hacks for entrepreneur moms balancing business and family. 👉🏻 My personal highlight of 2024 and the entrepreneurial lessons I gained. 👉🏻 How to successfully launch a new brand and build an engaged audience on social media. I also share my entrepreneurial journey, including the key storytelling strategies that helped me win an award and grow a thriving business in less than a year. ✅ Why storytelling matters for entrepreneurs: Storytelling isn’t just about entertaining—it’s about creating emotional connections with your audience, educating them about your unique value, and inspiring them to take action. With the right stories, you can stand out in your niche, build trust, and scale your business faster than ever. ✨ Join the Storytelling That Sells Challenge: https://softgirlincome.myflodesk.com/challenge-discount 📸 Follow me on Instagram for daily storytelling and business tips: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.renders/ 📕 The 12-Week Year by Brian P. Moran https://www.amazon.com/shop/soft.girl.income/list/1PRTI6G3F8F53?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YZVXNQKGFFVAFAMTGCSV 💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d like me to answer in the next Q&A. I’d love to hear how you’re using storytelling to grow your business! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more tips on storytelling, entrepreneurship, and scaling your business. New videos every Friday!

If you’re a female entrepreneur dreaming of starting or scaling your business, this episode is for you! Discover the 7 powerful storytelling strategies I used to launch my business, grow an audience of 17,000 in just 9 months, and replace my 9-to-5 income—all without paid ads.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, you’ll learn:

💡 How to use storytelling to connect with your ideal audience.

💡 Tips to grow your personal brand and build trust online.

💡 The mindset shifts that make storytelling your best business tool.

This is more than a podcast—it’s your roadmap to creating a successful business by leveraging your unique story.

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Passive income—it’s the dream we’ve all been sold, but what happens when that dream doesn’t deliver? In this episode of That Storytelling Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my first year in business and sharing why I pivoted from a passive income model to an active, high-impact business that reliably generates five figures.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

👉🏻 Why passive income didn’t align with my values or my goals.

👉🏻 The biggest lessons from my first year in business and why I call them pivots, not mistakes.

👉🏻 How shifting my focus to solving real problems transformed my results.

👉🏻 What it takes to create offers that deeply resonate with your ideal audience.

Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a business that truly matters.

✨ Ready to stop chasing ‘easy’ and start creating real impact? Hit play now to discover how shifting your approach can transform your business and your life.

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In this episode of That Storytelling Podcast, discover how storytelling can transform your business and set you apart in 2025 and beyond. Entrepreneurs, this is the skill you can’t afford to ignore!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• The 4 ways storytelling transforms your business.
  How I used it to replace my 9-to-5 income (starting from my car!).
  Why storytelling is the key to building trust and standing out online

I’ll share my personal journey—from leaving my dream job to building a business rooted in storytelling—and show you how to use this powerful tool to grow your brand, inspire your audience, and become a thought leader in your niche.

📖 Get Ready to Take Action:
By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable strategies to start using storytelling today—whether it’s in Instagram Reels, newsletters, or webinars.

🎧 If you’re ready to stand out, build trust, and grow your business, this episode is for you.

In this inaugural episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I built a six-figure business from the ground up—starting in my car before the first day of a brand-new job!

Just nine months ago, I was frustrated, burnt out, and searching for a way out of the grind in the film industry. Today, I’m running my own business from home and earning as much as I did in my career—on my terms. I’ll share the pivotal moments, the ups and downs, and the exact steps I took to get here.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How a slow-paced 9-to-5 job gave me the space to start building a business.
• The role storytelling played in connecting with my audience and growing my Instagram from 0 to 15K followers in 15 weeks.
• Why embracing “intense bursts of learning” helped me master new skills quickly.
• The turning point that led me to leave my job, walk the red carpet at Cannes, and fully commit to this business.
• How I shifted my business model to create deeper impact—and feel more aligned than ever.

If you’ve ever dreamed of replacing your 9-to-5 income with something more meaningful, this episode is your blueprint. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about storytelling, building sustainable momentum, and taking bold, imperfect action.

✨ This is a storytelling podcast—and you’re going to get the full story.

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