Combining timeless storytelling with cutting edge marketing, Kyle Gray created The Story Engine to help brilliant professionals convey their message more effectively. He has helped dozens of startups and small businesses succeed in content marketing.
Kyle says that emotion plays a large role in the decision making process and stories are they key for connecting through emotions. Listen in as we talk about how to do this without being sleazy or pushy to inform, educate and entertain an audience and ultimately sell through story.
Key Insights
Create and craft your story for where the audience is on their journey
The bigger the investment, the more emotional the decision
Logical brain is slow, but emotional brain is fast (gut-feeling)
3 Things to Communicate When Telling a Story: Here’s why I’m just like you, here’s why I’m extraordinary and here’s why I care
Stories are not really about you - they are about your customer
Through story-telling you can share what you do, results you’ve driven, and programs you offer
Realized he had a thyroid problem - Hashimoto Disease and spent years seeking a solution
Met a physician who helped him relieve his pain and he helped her get clear on how to present the value of her services
Constructing and crafting your story can be authentic and maintain integrity
As a professional, you need to serve the people who need your help and charge your fair rate
When you are starting out in business, you just need a client
Bull’s Eye Tips:
Resources:
Selling with Story by Kyle Gray
The Story Engine by Kyle Gray
Most Recommended Book:
Progression by Sebastian Marshall
Most Recommended Digital/Mobile Resource:
Bomb Bomb
Daily Habit:
Wim Hof Breathing
Apparent Failure:
Saw his health issues as a failure, but it provided gratitude and purpose
Wish I Knew When I Was Starting Out
Hiring team members would be able to help him elevate faster
Current Curiosity:
Connections between what he says in his mind and his physical health
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Salt Lake City:
The East Liberty Tap House
Connect with Kyle:
Website: thestoryengine.co
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