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Ep. 154 – Donald Miller’s “How to Tell a Story” eBook – Part 1

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Story“A good story doesn’t happen by accident,” notes Donald Miller in his popular ebook, How to Tell A Story No matter what kind of story you’re telling, structure matters. By understanding how stories work, you can capture your audience’s attention in ways that the facts alone never could. For a business looking to connect with customers, or startup trying to catch the eye of investors, a great story can completely change the game.

In this episode Tom and Jason the producer officially begin their review of Donald Miller’s How To Tell A Story eBook. They discuss how the human brain is drawn toward clarity, not clutter. And Tom and Jason talk about how good stories don’t happen by accident. They are structured as an organization of events that are told through a set form. Continue reading →

Ep. 153 – Donald Miller’s “How to Tell a Story” eBook – An Introduction: Why Does Story Matter?

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StoryBy the second sentence of How To Tell A Story, host and business coach Tom Ryan was hooked. Here was a short, straightforward book about telling a great story, written by an established expert in brand narrative. In a world where content marketing can make or break a business, it was exactly the kind of thing Tom could use to give his clients and students a starting point for creating their company narratives.

In today’s episode, Tom and co-host/producer Jason Pyles talk about Donald Miller’s How To Tell A Story. They also talk about what makes a great story, and why stories are so effective for reaching your audience and customers. Continue reading →

Ep. 152 – The Core of Content Marketing: Storytelling

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StoryIn today’s social media-driven culture, content is king. But not all content is created equal. If you want your content marketing to resonate with your audience, it needs to tell a compelling story. Master storytelling, and people will crave every piece of content you create.

In today’s episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan talks about his struggles finding a reliable system for creating great business content. Not only did he find a great resource that changed his entire approach to storytelling, but all it cost him was his email address. Tom is joined, as always, by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 151 – Why Content Marketing Matters

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-3What is it about content marketing that makes it so compelling and effective? Is it purely a function of the way we consume media, or is there a generational shift at work? And what does it mean for how customers relate to brands?

In today’s episode of the Success In Business podcast, host and coach Tom Ryan answers some of these questions using both the hard data about how it works, and the deeper common knowledge about the effectiveness of storytelling. As always, Tom is joined in this discussion by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 150 – What Is Content Marketing?

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-1The way businesses connect with customers is constantly changing. There’s no better example of this than the current move towards using “content marketing” to reach those customers directly. Content marketing is a big deal, particularly in a world where social media has become a primary marketing channel, but is it really that different from traditional marketing and advertising?

As host and business coach Tom Ryan explains, “If you don’t get onboard the content marketing train, you’re going to be left at the station.” As always, Tom is joined in this discussion by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 149 – New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business: Part 2

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-2In the last episode of the Success In Business Podcast, host Tom Ryan and co-host Jason Pyles discussed their 2016 business resolutions. In part two, they talk about two more resolutions for the New Year, one to start doing and one to stop. Learn why a profit-focused mindset matters for every entrepreneur, and why being unbalanced can result in needless stress as you build your business.

In addition to his work as a podcaster, Tom Ryan is a business coach and Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur In Residence based in Asheville, NC. Co-host Jason Pyles is a producer for several successful podcasts, including Movie Podcast Weekly. Continue reading →

Ep. 148 – New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business: Part 1

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-2A new year bring with it the promise of a fresh start, both for you and your business. For many entrepreneurs out there, this means it’s time to start getting serious. Are you ready to stop “playing business”? Are you ready to get out of the mindset of working “in your business” and start working “on your business”? If so, today’s podcast is for you.

Host and business coach Tom Ryan talks about his business resolutions for this year, from “stop doing” to “start doing” goals. As always, Tom is joined by producers and co-host Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 147 – The Four P’s of Scaling Your Business: Part 3 – Planning and Pace

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-4“Building the airplane in the air” might be a survivable strategy for a high-growth startup, but for an established company looking to scale, it’s rarely anything other than a disaster. If you want to scale your business sanely, you need to have a rock-solid plan in place. That means knowing where you’re going, and getting there at a realistic pace.

In this final episode of the Four Ps of Scaling Your Business, host and business coach Tom Ryan talks about the final two piece to the puzzle: Planning and Pace. As always, Tom is joined by producer and co-host Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 146 – The Four P’s of Scaling Your Business: Part 2 – Process

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-3Expanding a business into multiple locations requires more than just the logistics of renting a space and hiring new staff. Successful scaling means building a new level of efficiency and developing clear company practices, all while creating a consistent customer experience. At the same time, it can also require a balancing act between empowering the on-site management while building up centralized processes.

In this episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan explores the fundamentals of process, the second “P” in his Four P’s of Scaling series. As always, Tom is joined by producer and co-host Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 145 – The Four P’s of Scaling Your Business: Part 1:B – People (The Outback Model)

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Bloomin' Onion. Photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mastermaq/

Bloomin’ Onion. Photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mastermaq/

No matter what your business plan, you’re going to need the right people to make it happen. That’s even more true as you scale your business. Grow too quickly without bringing the right partners on, and the quality of your service or product will suffer. Try to do it all yourself, however, and you’ll be spread paper thin before you know it.

In this episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan talks about Outback Steakhouse’s highly aggressive — and highly successful — expansion strategy, and the lessons it can teach any company looking to scale. As always, Tom is joined by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →