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7 Basic Story Types and Why They Matter to Your Marketing

Julia sat on the edge of her seat, leaning in toward the fire. "Mad Henry lived alone in a run down mansion at the edge of town." Her father's voice hung in the air, low and steady. "Rumors about the wild-eyed man never died. Some folks said he was a magician who...

The Evolution of Story Bistro (and other Juicy Tidbits)

Do you know Kim Doyal (aka The WordPress Chick)? She's got a super fun podcast that you should totally check out. Especially this week cuz I was her most recent guest. Listen in and if you have any questions, drop them into the comments here -- or there -- and I'll be...

Small Business Pickles: a True Tale of Trust and Betrayal

na·ive [nah-eev] adjective having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information; credulous: She's so naive she believes everything she reads. It's easy to see looking through the rear-view mirror that one of my biggest life lessons is trust. Who to trust....

Ask Tad: How Do I Start Conversations Online?

Ask Tad: How Do I Start Conversations Online? A note from Tea (aka The Chef): Bartenders are fabulous listeners, and Tad is one of the best. If you've got a question related to listening, conversations, or developing relationships with your prospective clients, he'd...

Must-Have Kitchen Tool: The (Sales) Funnel

When I meet with a potential client, one of the questions I usually ask is, "What does your sales funnel look like?" The blank stares and nervous coughing I get in response would almost be funny. Except when I try to ask it another way, and I can still hear crickets. "Okay, then tell me about your sales process -- how do you get and nurture your leads?"

Brainstorming 2.0: 15 Juicy Ways to Use the Internet

When we were kids, we had no problem accessing our imaginations. We also had no Internet, barely any TV (I remember a whopping FIVE channels!), and video games? Fuhgettaboutit. When we wanted to have fun, we had to make that sh*# UP. I remember creating whole fantasy...

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