In this episode of Marketing Misfits, documentary filmmaker and storytelling expert Rain Bennett joins Norm Farrar and Kevin King to unpack why authentic storytelling is more valuable than ever. With AI flooding content channels, your voice and human emotion are what set your brand apart.
Rain shares:
- The power of short-form storytelling (and what a 6-second story actually looks like)
- Why over-leveraging AI will make your brand blend in
- How storytelling builds trust, connection, and conversions
- Frameworks to write more compelling brand stories
- Real examples from marketing, newsletters, and public speaking
- The truth about AI-generated content and how to use it right
Whether you're launching an e-commerce brand, growing your newsletter, building a personal brand, or pitching on stage , storytelling is the skill that cuts through the noise.
⚠️ Don’t let AI strip your voice away. Learn how to inject your story back into your content strategy today.
📘 Guest: Rain Bennett
- Author of Six Second Stories
- Host of The Storytelling Lab Podcast
- Creator of award-winning documentaries
Learn more: rainbennett.com
🎧 Listen. Learn. Misfit. Chapter
00:00 The Power of Storytelling in the AI Era
00:49 Introduction to Marketing Misfits
00:55 Kevin's College Football Anecdote
02:34 The Role of Storytelling in Marketing
03:13 Introducing Rain Bennett
04:55 Rain Bennett's Journey into Storytelling
09:00 The Evolution of Documentary Filmmaking
11:13 The Importance of Human Touch in Storytelling
16:12 The Art of Engaging Storytelling
30:48 The Six-Second Story Concept
36:42 Brand Storytelling and Authenticity
38:04 Serial vs. Episodic Shows
38:20 The Art of Storytelling in Branding
39:46 The Importance of Origin Stories
40:33 Storytelling for the Audience
44:19 The Ice Cream Anecdote
46:54 Effective Storytelling Techniques
56:01 Engaging Your Audience with Stories
59:27 The Power of Practice
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