I love technology!
Seriously, I do. Right now, I’m like a kid with cotton candy having recently discovered the magic of ChatPT.
And …
I also miss the good old days.
Like when you went on a trip and had to wait for days or even weeks to get the photos back and then you sat around the living room with family and friends reliving that awesome trip via the photos.
Or handwritten letters. In an envelop and mailed via the postal service. Finding one of those in your mailbox, from someone you cared about, was like finding a pot of gold!
It’s easy to understand why I miss those things and what made those moments so special — I felt emotionally connected as we shared our experiences and stories.
Connection and Storytelling
Storytelling is ancient. Since the dawn of humanity, we’ve gathered around fires to share stories. It’s how we connect with each other, how we make sense of the world around us. And it’s just as essential for your business today.
Why? Because storytelling is all about emotion. Stories make our brains light up, creating powerful emotional connections and feeling something deep inside.
That’s why the best stories are personal, real, and vulnerable – you being real, authentic, and vulnerable. Not like e biz gurus who see this as an opportunity for manipulation!
Integrity + Intention + Authenticity
When you speak from your heart with genuine care, concern, and passion for those you intend to serve.
When you are transparency and authentic (even in the ugly parts).
You create trust and connection, and this is what helps you creates a tribe, a faithful group of like-minded followers.
A loyal community around a shared story.
Remember, storytelling is not just about selling a product but about creating a shared community.
Transparency and authenticity build trust. It’s essential in any relationship, including the relationship between you and your customers / clients. If you use transparency and authenticity to build trust with your audience, you can create an online presence that helps your business thrive.
To recap
Stories create emotional connection and when our stories are real and personable, they build trust and foster community. As a business owner, stories can help you connect with your audience on a deeper level, just as our ancestors did around the fire.
As Seth Godin said, “Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.”
Now go tell your stories and remember to speak from your heart with genuine care, concern, and passion for those you intend to serve.
And if you are wondering what kind of story to tell, this post might point you in the right direction.
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