The StoryBrand Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Starting January 6, 2025, the Business Made Simple Podcast feed will become home to an exciting new show: Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.ai, hosted by Donald Miller, creator of the StoryBrand framework.

 

Have you ever wondered why some brands, trends, or products become massive successes while others fade into obscurity? That’s exactly what this podcast will explore. Each week, Donald Miller, creator of the StoryBrand framework, and co-host Kyle Reed uncover the strategies behind the world’s biggest wins, breaking them down into clear, actionable insights you can use to create your own success.

 

In this preview, you'll hear Don and Kyle dive into “Why Frameworks Work.” From the StoryBrand Framework to recipes for baking bread, frameworks are everywhere, and they’re the backbone of success. Start learning what makes them so effective and how to create and use frameworks to elevate your own business.

 

Don’t miss this new way to think about success—and how to achieve it. Make sure to follow this feed so you don't miss a single episode of Why That Worked  – Presented by StoryBrand.ai, starting Monday, January 6th, 2025!

 

Go to StoryBrand.ai and join the waitlist to get immediate access to the app when it launches January 14, 2025.

AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate—but how do you harness it effectively without getting lost in the noise? In this final episode of the Business Made Simple Podcast, Bobby Richards and James Sweeting sit down with Geoff Woods, author of The AI-Driven Leader, to unpack the practical ways small business owners can leverage AI as a strategic thought partner.

 

Geoff shares the essential mindset shifts needed to embrace AI, from reframing limiting beliefs to asking the right questions that unlock its true potential. Discover how prompts like “How can AI help me solve this problem?” can help you design AI interactions that enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and uncover non-obvious solutions.

 

As we wrap up the Business Made Simple Podcast, we want to thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of becoming better business owners. This final episode offers actionable strategies to help you adopt AI, amplify your impact, and future-proof your business—proving it’s never the end, just the beginning of what's next.

 

Access more resources from Geoff at AILeadership.com.

 

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BIG NEWS! After three amazing years, the Business Made Simple Podcast will be ending, and starting January 6, 2025, this feed will become home to an exciting new show:

Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.AI, hosted by Donald Miller. 

It’s been an honor providing you with the tools and frameworks to help you become a better business owner, and this new podcast will continue giving incredible value with actionable insights you can immediately apply. Stay subscribed to this feed so you don’t miss a single episode of Why That Worked starting January 6, 2025!

 

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If you’re in the coaching business, you know it’s not enough to just find clients. You’ve got to help them get real results that make a difference. But without a proven system, that’s easier said than done. A lot of coaches end up frustrated, watching their clients stall out. So, what if you could skip the trial and error and go straight to what works?

 

In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Michael Hyatt, founder of Full Focus, and Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality, about their newly launched certifications on the CoachBuilder platform. Michael’s Full Focus Planner Certification gives coaches a simple, effective way to help clients get set and achieve their biggest goals. While Will’s Unreasonable Hospitality Certification teaches you how to create unforgettable client experiences. Both certifications provide ready-made frameworks, teaching material, and marketing assets, allowing you to skip the trial and error and go straight to what works. Listen in and learn how you can gain a major competitive edge with these 2 powerful certifications.

 

Find out how to grow your coaching business at CoachBuilder.com.

 

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If you’re like most business owners, summer is full of fun activities – but it’s easy to get complacent and check out when it comes to your business. How can you take a much-needed breather while also continuing to grow your business during the summer months? Our Summer Replay Series is here to help! You’ll get to hear the episodes our listeners have found most helpful for making an immediate impact on business growth.

 

First up is Part 1 of Donald Miller’s conversation with Ryan Deiss back in the spring of 2021, digital marketing expert and CEO of Digital Marketer. In this value-packed episode, Ryan breaks down a step-by-step digital marketing strategy to help you generate and convert more leads so you can stay ahead of your competition and make more money this summer. 

 

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Have a book idea but not sure where to start? Donald Miller is hosting a long-awaited workshop for aspiring authors like you this September--Donald Miller Teaches How to Write a Book.        In this 2-day workshop, you’ll learn the exact steps you need to write and publish a book people want to buy, read, and share with their friends. You also have the choice to join in-person or via our virtual livestream. 



Register before Friday, June 30 at DonaldMillerTeaches.com to get our best price on this workshop before it sells out!

 

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When you need to increase revenue for your small business, what ideas come to mind first? If you're like most business owners, you mind likely gravitates to sales and marketing ideas. But there is actually a ton of untapped revenue in your existing products! More money is in existing customers than new customers.

 

In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Jennifer Rodriguez, owner of Porter Flower Reserve. She also happens to be Don's sister! Don gives Jennifer ideas on how she can take her existing products and increase her revenue immediately. Listen in to get inspiration for ideas that you can execute on now to increase the money coming through your cash register.

 

If you want to learn how to optimize your products so they make YOU more money, check out our new course, Product Optimization Made Simple, in the business made simple platform. In the course, Donald Miller will teach you, just like Jennifer, how to examine your products and figure out how you can make more money with them. For a limited time, you can get $100 off the course with code PRODUCT100. Get the course at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Products.

 

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Ever had a day where you felt unstoppable? It feels like you’re on top of the world and you believe wholeheartedly in what you’re building. But then there are other days when you’re so discouraged you can’t even take out the trash. What’s the difference between those days? Your belief level. Without belief, our productivity levels plummet, our motivation dwindles, and our perspective shrinks.

 

In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Mignon François, founder and owner of the Cupcake Collection and author of the new book "Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe". Mignon shares her mindblowing story of turning a five-dollar bill into a $10M business through the power of faith and hard work. Listen to Mignon’s incredible journey of entrepreneurship and learn how building your belief level can help you overcome obstacles and achieve what seems impossible – in your business and in your life.

 

Order Mignon's new book at rhboyd.com/pages/Mignon-Francois-Made-From-Scratch or wherever you buy books. 

 

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Trust is like oxygen for your personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re interacting with your spouse, a colleague, or a customer, establishing and maintaining trust is the only way for the relationship to last. But what exactly are the building blocks of trust? And is there any way to rebuild trust if it’s been broken?

 

In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Dr. Henry Cloud, acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. Dr. Cloud shares insights from his latest book, “Trust: Knowing When to Give it, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken.” Tune in now to learn 5 helpful criteria for trust and 4 specific things you can do to rebuild trust if it’s been broken.

 

Order “Trust: Knowing When to Give it, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken” at TrustByDrHenryCloud.com or wherever you buy books.

 

Follow Dr. Henry Cloud on Instagram @DoctorHenryCloudOfficial

 

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It’s no secret that COVID-19 changed the American workplace. Remote work, Zoom meetings, and using Slack for communication has become the norm and changed the way we do work as a society. But what does all of this mean for business leaders? The reality is, the skills set of a leader has changed since COVID-19, and so has the expectations of work culture.

 

In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Seth Godin, best-selling author, renowned entrepreneur, and Marketing Hall of Fame inductee. Seth shares insight from his new book, The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. You’ll learn how the new landscape of the American workplace requires leaders who trust their employees, embrace turnover, and encourage collaboration and creativity. Tune in now to learn how you can embrace new ways to lead and so you can have happier, more productive team members that bring health and growth to your entire organization.

 

Order "The Song of Significance" at SethGodin.com/#The-Song-of-Significance.

 

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As a business leader, you know what it's like to constantly juggle multiple responsibilities and face the demands of a fast-paced work environment. Your days are filled with meetings, calls, and strategic decisions that require your undivided attention. Time is of the essence, and it feels like you never have enough of it. In this competitive landscape, staying on top of your game requires strategic delegation and effective time management. 

 

In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with the CEO of Belay, Tricia Sciortino, about best practices for hiring and using a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can help you handle crucial tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, meeting note-taking, and follow-ups to give you back hours of your workweek. With a virtual assistant by your side, you can reclaim precious time and focus on the strategic initiatives that drive your business forward. Tune in now to learn best practices on hiring and using a virtual assistant!

 

Schedule your free consultant from Belay to see how a virtual assistant can help you get your time back at YourNewAssistant.com. 

 

Get more small business managment tips and tools with Tricia each week on the One Next Step Podcast. 

 

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Continue learning a new way to understand yourself and others in Part 2 of Donald Miller’s conversation with Mike Foster.

 

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Humans are complex. But understanding ourselves and others is an essential part of human flourishing. When we don’t engage with our emotions and the emotions of others in a healthy way, we can develop unhealthy patterns of controlling others, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and more. As a result, we don’t show up as our best selves in our personal or professional lives.

 

In today’s episode, Donald Miller continues his conversation with Mike Foster, best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach empowering people to turn their setbacks into superpowers. Mike and Don reflect on Mike’s latest book, The Seven Primal Questions, discussing the new emotional intelligence tool Mike developed after years of research. Using a seven-question framework, Mike helps people engage emotions in themselves and others in a constructive way. Tune in for a deep dive into the these questions and discover how they can help you develop deeper relationships and greater impact in your sphere of influence.

 

You can order Mike's book, The Seven Primal Questions, at MikeFoster.tv.

 

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