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#96: There's Been A Murder! How Did This Small Business Die? (Special Halloween Episode with Don & J.J.)

The StoryBrand Podcast · with Don & J.J. · October 31, 2022 · 24 min

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This special Halloween episode, framed as a

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brand & contentconversion & crofounder & leadership

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clear messagingstorytelling frameworkcustomer engagementmarketing conversionsales funnel optimizationbrand communication

Episode description

Tune in for this special Halloween "whodunnit" murder mystery episode! Like so many small businesses, Penelope Featherbottom's business has died. The doors have closed and all that's left is the carnage of what used to be a thriving soap business. When Business Detective Dr. J.J. Peterson (host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast) arrives on the scene, he helps Don piece together clues to solve this dreadful mystery so that it never happens to anyone else. Was the cause of death a mission statement that nobody cared about? Or was it pushy sales tactics and a confusing marketing message? J.J. investigates the tragedy using Business Made Simple's 6-step framework, finally uncovering the culprit that killed Penelope's business. Listen in to discover the cause of this horror so that it never happens to you! -- PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS AND GET A PROVEN 6-STEP PLAN FOR GROWTH THAN CAN HELP SAVE YOUR BUSINESS FROM AN EARLY DEMISE: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand & content?
The "murder" of a business often stems from a lack of clear communication and a confusing message, leading to customer disengagement and wasted marketing efforts.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
To prevent your business from "dying", simplify your message into five impactful "soundbites" that clearly articulate what you offer and why it matters to customers. This reduces cognitive load and makes buying easy.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Implement distinct calls to action that guide customers on the next steps, whether it's clarifying a message, making a purchase, or engaging further with your brand.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
A clear message attracts attention and converts to sales, as evidenced by case studies showing significant revenue increases and lead generation once businesses adopted the StoryBrand framework.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Regularly review and refine your core messaging to ensure it resonates with your target audience and effectively addresses their pain points, thereby avoiding market stagnation.

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