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#12: John Lee Dumas—Is It Worth It To Create an Online Platform?

The StoryBrand Podcast · with John Lee Dumas · March 22, 2021 · 23 min

Summary

This episode with John Lee Dumas emphasizes the critical importance of a clear and concise message in attracting customers and driving sales. It highlights how many businesses struggle not because of a bad product, but due to confusing messaging, leading to wasted marketing efforts and stalled growth. Listeners will learn how to articulate their unique value proposition effectively to cut through market noise and convert prospects into loyal customers.

Key takeaways

Themes

brand & contentconversion & crofounder & leadership

Topics covered

messaging strategybrand claritycustomer acquisitionsales funnel optimizationmarketing effectivenessvalue proposition communication

Episode description

It feels like just about everyone is trying to "build their online platform" these days. But only the people who do it right are the ones that reap the benefits. And yes -- there is a "right" way to do it. On this week's episode, John Lee Dumas, author of the book "The Common Path to Uncommon Success" shares a step-by-step plan for how you can produce consistent content for your platform that doesn't feel cheesy and allows you to expand your influence. -- Find out more about The Common Path to Uncommon Success at UncommonSuccessBook.com When you become a Business Made Simple Professional, you get access to our library of courses that take the mystery out of growing a business. Become a Business Made Simple Professional today at BusinessMadeSimple.com

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand & content?
Create "Soundbites" that simplify your offering and reduce cognitive load for customers.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Align your marketing efforts around a single, clear message to avoid waste and confusion.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Focus on what your customer *needs* from you, rather than a lengthy description of your product.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Actively seek to clarify your brand message until it is easily understood by anyone.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Understand that an unclear message directly leads to lost sales and market share.

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