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April 26, 2025 14 mins

 

Have you ever faced a blank page, saying to yourself, “I know I need a story…a good story…for business. But I keep drawing a blank.”

And most of the story prompts—those questions beginning “Tell me a story about” are not designed for business. They’re designed to get your personal stories. So you get prompts like, “What was your proudest moment…” which rarely helps your business.

As I’ve said many times, a business story serves a purpose. It doesn’t just amuse and entertain. It supports your strategy…which is rarely about helping you feel good about yourself.

In this episode I talk about story prompts and introduce my newest product—a list of 30 story prompts for b business stories, one for each day in a month. A no-brainer at $7 when you click here.

 

The podcast helps you understand: 

  • What is a story prompt and how does it help

  • Why some prompts may work well for personal stories but not for stories you use in business

  • A tip about how to start a collection of prompts for business stories

  • A sample: 5 business prompts you can use now (with tips about how to use them)

  • Why the prompt “Talk to your former self…” isn’t helpful for business stories



In this episode, I mentioned a movie: Harold and Maude - a classic oldie.

Introducing: 30 Prompts for Strictly Business Stories - Click here for immediate download. Just $7. 

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