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#188: Doug Keim— Why You Need a Coach Instead of a Cheerleader

The StoryBrand Podcast · with Doug Keim · February 17, 2020 · 44 min

Summary

This episode emphasizes the critical need for clear, concise, and compelling messaging to attract customers and drive sales. It highlights how confusing or unclear brand communication can lead to wasted marketing spend and stalled growth, offering the StoryBrand Soundbite Strategy as a solution to articulate your value proposition effectively and convert attention into purchases.

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brand & contentconversion & crofounder & leadership

Topics covered

brand messagingcommunication strategymarketing effectivenesscustomer engagementsales growth

Episode description

Good business coaches can make a big difference in the success of your company. But if your "coach" just roots for you from the sidelines, they might actually be more of a cheerleader than a coach. Our Executive Vice President, Doug Keim, acts as our coach at StoryBrand everyday and he's sharing the nine areas where every business needs good coaching. This episode is full of practical tips that you can implement in your business right now. Plus — we're announcing some exciting news about what's around the corner at StoryBrand. You don't want to miss this!

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand & content?
Craft five powerful 'soundbites' that clearly communicate your offering and its value, reducing customer cognitive load.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Develop a messaging strategy that focuses on clarity to attract attention, increase customer engagement, and ultimately grow sales.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand that even strong offers fail if the message is unclear; prioritize message clarity over product complexity.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage a proven framework like StoryBrand to ensure your marketing messages resonate and convert across all channels.

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