Why Does Telling Your Story Matter So Much?

Many business owners struggle to make their message heard because they don’t tell their story in a way that feels real.

Once upon a time, there was an entrepreneur who felt invisible. Her words were lost, her brand quiet. Then Helen Harwood Snell stepped in—storyteller, coach, expert in turning simple messages into powerful stories. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Helen to learn how stories can change everything—from building trust to increasing sales. Helen shares how she crafts messages that feel true, clear, and hard to ignore.

 

Key Topics Covered

• Why your personal story is your secret business asset
• How to overcome imposter syndrome when sharing your journey
• Building a pitch that feels authentic, not salesy
• Using storytelling to connect, sell, and grow your audience
• Tools & frameworks Helen uses: Power Scripted™ messaging, story structure, communication science

 

Guest & Resources

Helen Harwood Snell — Storyteller & Communication Coach
Website: Helen Harwood Snell helenharwoodsnell.com
LinkedIn: Helen Harwood Snell helenharwoodsnell.com+1
Email:      [e-mail]

 

Sponsors

Here are three great sponsors helping make this podcast possible — each one is useful for someone trying to tell a better story, build a brand, grow a business:

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• @Hive – A community & coworking space that builds real connections, for freelancers & growing teams.
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Supporting Thanks

• Carl Richards of Podcast Solutions Made — expert who inspires better podcasting.
• Fred Crouch aka Property Wizard — for real estate insights & clarity.
• Jovan Strika from @Hive — for community energy and connection.
• Melanie Webber — business partner and creative sounding board.
• Wayne Pratt — co‑host, coach, always pushing the conversation forward.

 

Hosts
Bernie Franzgrote — LinkedIn
Wayne Pratt — LinkedIn

 

Watch & Connect

Catch the episode on YouTube: Watch here

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