152. How Real Stories Create Connection and Drive Sales with Mary Czarnecki
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Feel like your marketing sounds…just like everyone else’s? It might be missing the one thing that truly sets you apart: your story! In this episode, I’m joined by marketing expert, Mary Czarnecki, to explore how storytelling isn’t just fluff - it’s one of the most strategic tools you can use to connect with your audience and drive real results.
Mary breaks down how to uncover the everyday moments that resonate, why personal stories can outperform polished business ones, and how to use storytelling across your entire marketing funnel. She shares practical tips for weaving stories into everything from Instagram captions to sales pages, without overthinking it.
From the power of a childhood memory to a lesson learned on the lacrosse field, we cover how emotional connections fuels conversions, and why you already have everything you need to tell stories that sell. This conversation can truly change the way you approach your content. Storytelling isn’t just a marketing tactic - it’s how you build trust, spark action, and grow a business people care about!
02:37 - Tips for finding the best stories to share in your marketing
08:06 - How you can use stories to create a connection and drive sales
10:28 - How do you structure your stories so that they’re effective (and not too long!)?
16:15 - A quick action step to take if you want to use stories to create a deeper connection with your audience
Links & Resources:
- Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co
- Check out my Everything Page: a one-stop shop for savvy selling!
- The Savvy Seller Collective
- Join my private Facebook community: Savvy Teacher Sellers
- More resources for growing your TPT business
- Rate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple Podcasts
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Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode152
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