The Business Storytelling Podcast

Top content marketer Christoph Trappe and guests share tips on connecting better with target audiences. Named a Top 5 storytelling podcast, a Top 50 podcast to listen to in 2021, and a Top 1.5 percent global podcast. Half a million downloads and counting. Listened to in 100-plus countries. Available on all major podcast channels and DBTV. Guests have included: Joe Pulizzi Michael Brenner Kristina Podnar Scott Brinker Seth Godin Barry Schwartz ... and more. Produced by Trappe Digital LLC. Sponsorship bookings: https://www.christophtrappe.com/sponsored-podcast-booking

BONUS: How I clean up sound on video with Adobe Podcasts

Good audio matters but when it wasn't recorded as well as it could have, I use the Adobe Podcast audio enhancer for video. Here's the difference it makes and try it here: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance

12-22
03:23

711: What's the role of business storytelling in research?

Market research veteran Brian Monschein joins me on Episode 711 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just that.Join us and check out Brian's company: https://narrativeinsights.com/

12-19
24:30

710: The value of online reviews for local businesses.

DYK? Customers are willing to spend 31% more at businesses with excellent reviews. Ross McDaniel joins me on Episode 710 of "The Business Storytelling" to discuss just that. He is the Founder of Fencepost, a digital marketing agency that helps home service businesses grow their revenue by increasing their visibility and connecting them with more high-quality customers. Use Ross's company here: fencepost.co Join us.

12-18
23:40

709: Should you use your name as your website's URL

I have ChristophTrappe.com. Kristin Luck has her name URL. It wasn't always that way. Kristin Luck joins me on Episode 709 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss when it makes sense to use your name and when it doesn't. Join us.

12-17
23:04

708: The role of creativity in advertising

James Hurman, founding partner of Previously Unavailable and author of "Future Demand," joins me on Episode 708 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss how advertising with award-winning creative qualities leads to better results for brands than marketing without creativity. Join us and grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3VtKkaY

12-16
23:32

707: Are you saying what people can't unhear?

Author Tamsen Webster returns to "The Business Storytelling Podcast" for Episode 707 to "highlight the behavioral, cognitive, and psychological principles that underpin lasting change, and offers a powerful alternative to the standard tactics of influence and persuasion." Join us and grab a copy of her book on the topic here: https://amzn.to/4gnNTHS

12-12
24:15

706: Book launch week: The new "Instagram for Business for Dummies"

The latest edition is out this week and even includes updates on how to use Threads, which is owned by IG owner Meta. One of the authors, Corey Walker, returns for Episode 706 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to let us know what's new. Join us and grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/3OycX2H

12-06
24:07

705: How to earn an audience for your podcast

Tom Webster, author of "The Audience Is Listening: A Little Guide to Building a Big Podcast" joins me on Episode 705 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to share what he has learned about how to grow a podcast (i.e. earn audience) and then keep it. Join us and grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/4eRo95n

12-05
24:05

704: What podcasters must know about the new FTC Deceptive Ad Rules

Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, returns to "The Business Storytelling Podcast" for Episode 704 to discuss the impact of the new FTC rules on podcasters.Join us and feel free to listen to his previous appearance on Episode 253 here: https://lnkd.in/ge_n9Jmy Grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3OoUDZY

12-04
25:57

BONUS: How I secure my eye-level webcam with a stand

Eye-level cameras help us create the illusion that we look right at the other person. It's a great way to make sure the video podcast episode looks as intimate and friendly as it can. Listening to this on a podcast network without video? Go here: https://amzn.to/3CSG7Hr Grab the products mentioned here: https://amzn.to/3CSG7Hr

12-01
01:29

703: What is the future of content marketing?

Leave your prediction in the comments! What does the future hold? Adaptive content marketing? AI-only? More video? George Chasiotis, founder of Minuttia and other companies, joins me on Episode 703 of "The Business Storytelling" to discuss just that.

11-22
24:35

702: Taking the Leap to Self-Employment

Thinking about going solo? Find out if it’s the right path for you and discover the steps to get started on your own terms. Liz Steblay, author of "Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth" joins me for Episode 702 to share what should be considered and how to make it work. Join us and grab a copy of her book here: https://amzn.to/3Cxu4iB

11-22
24:39

701: What does digital transformation really mean?

Good question. And technology orchestrator Tom Altman joins me on this episode of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss that topic with me. Connect with Tom here: https://altuscxo.com/

11-14
22:44

700: Let's debate this: Podcast seasons or no seasons?

Michael Buzinski, who has podcast seasons on his show, returns for this special 700th episode of "The Business Storytelling Show" for a very debatable topic. Should your podcast have seasons or not? He says yes, I say no. What do you think? Join us. Check out his podcast here: buzzworthymarketing.show

11-12
24:07

699: AI Marketing and the Law: What Marketers Need to Know

AI tools are easy enough to use - in theory. And certainly we've talked plenty about content quality, using AI as a copilot - not an auto pilot - for certain things. But how about the legal side of things. What do marketers need to know, remember and keep top of mind? Mitch Jackson - lawyer, keynote speaker and expert on the topic - joins me for Episode 699 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just that. Join us. Connect with Mitch: https://mitch-jackson.com

11-09
24:23

698: How to actually cater to your audience

Everyone talks about creating content and experiences for their audience, their target buyer, persona, whatever. But how do we really know who they are? Looking at data and online behavior is certainly one way, but have you ever considered a qualitative research study to really get to the bottom of some of their core problems? Isabelle Landreville, president and chief insight seeker at Sylvestre & Co., joins me on Episode 698 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to talk about that topic. Join us. Connect with Isabelle and her company here: http://sylvestreco.com

11-05
24:09

697: What works today in word of mouth marketing?

Word-of-mouth marketing expert Suzanne Reilley joins me on Episode 697 to discuss the age-old topic of word-of-mouth marketing. But, it's also still a thing today. So let's find out how companies can use it to their advantage. What works and what doesn't? Join us. Connect with Suzanne: www.suzannereilley.com

11-01
23:37

696: How product, brand marketing, and content marketing work together

Teamwork makes the dream work - so they say. And that also includes the different marketing teams in a company. Product, brand and content marketing and everyone else - how they work together can drive results so much more and even more efficiently. But how do you enable that kind of culture? And the answer better not be MORE meetings. Integrated marketing leader Samantha Rideout joins me on Episode 696 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just thatJoin us.

10-24
24:06

695: What is scorecard marketing and how does it work?

The method and the madness of marketing. On Episode 695 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" I'm joined by Maxwell Nee, a go-to-market expert to discuss the topic. Join us. Grab the scorecard marketing book here: https://scorecardmarketingbook.scoreapp.com

10-22
22:43

694: Solving problems in broken businesses

How to solve problems and especially when there are more than enough issues in a business? Chris Davenport II joins me on Episode 694 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss that topic. Join us. Connect with Chris: https://chd2.com/

10-21
23:37

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