The Story Power Marketing Show

Tom Ruwitch

Business leaders, coaches, consultants, and thought leaders, The Story Power Podcast will help you harness the power of storytelling so you can grow your business and have fun doing it. Each week, Story Power Marketing's Tom Ruwitch and his guest will share powerful stories, trade business-building insights, and have a few laughs. Tom created this podcast to... ...Help you captivate prospects and inspire them to act… ...so you can get more clients, quickly and easily. That’s what powerful storytelling is all about. That’s what this podcast is all about.

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Episodes

How to Achieve Your Dreams Through the Franchise Lifestyle (with Adam Goodman)
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How to Achieve Your Dreams Through the Franchise Lifestyle (with Adam Goodman)
Adam Goldman is a top franchise coach and consultant. Adam knows that even with well-paying jobs, you can't pursue your own dreams while working for someone else. Franchising has allowed Adam, a father of three, to achieve his own dreams.Over the past 7 years, Adam has helped hundreds of people to change their lives through franchise business ownership. He helps others find the right franchise for them and goes on to match them with the right opportunity in their area.During his 20-year career as a business investor and franchise consultant, Adam has founded three successful companies on two continents. These include an IT company in Poland and a real estate investment company in Texas. Most recently, he grew the Vanguard Cleaning Area Developer concept in Houston into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, generating over 30 franchisees and 300 customers, which he has now sold.In his latest book, The Franchisee Lifestyle, Adam interviews existing franchisees from diverse backgrounds about their own journeys into independence. Demystifying the world of franchising, Adam’s book provides invaluable insights into the key factors that can make or break a franchise deal, helping readers avoid potential pitfalls and make informed decisions, as well as the unique benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a well-established brand.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~Why You Should Unlock the Franchisee Lifestyle to Escape Corporate America~How to Find Winning Franchise Opportunities While Avoiding the Pitfalls~What the Franchise Matchmaking Process Looks Like~Peeking Behind the Curtain on What Life as a Franchisee Looks LikeFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/1031456846CONNECT WITH ADAMWebsite: https://www.franchisecoach.net/the-franchisee-lifestyle/|Book: https://www.amazon.com/Franchisee-Lifestyle-Future-Better-Think/dp/B07MKP8JW8/Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgoldmanfranchise/https://www.facebook.com/leadingfranchiseconsultant/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQCtHcOPenRfQ_0IlMY08Qhttps://www.instagram.com/franchisecoach_adam/https://www.tiktok.com/@franchisecoachhttps://x.com/FranchisecoachG
How to Forge a Sonic Identity for Fun and Profit (with Traci DeForge)
Sep 11 2024
How to Forge a Sonic Identity for Fun and Profit (with Traci DeForge)
Traci is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency that incorporates podcasting into the digital marketing strategy of B2B and B2C companies. Traci has more than three decades of expertise in Broadcast Media and Executive Management helping startups and Fortune 500 giants such as Google and Hilton. She's renowned for business development insights that drive innovation. As CEO of Ladies Who Launch, Traci pioneered the Franchise Media Model, supporting women-owned businesses. An international podcast expert and speaker, she created the Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s only Podcast Management Certification Program, and co-founded the Podcast Professionals Association. Traci hosts the ”Growth Accelerator Podcast”, “Journey to There” and co-hosts the popular "Ask Brien Radio Show" in Los Angeles. Recognized by ABC, NBC, CNN, CTV, and American Express Open, Traci is a proud member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council where she leads the Podcast Member Program.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~What “Sonic Identity” is and Why You Should Elevate It ASAP!~How to Start Building a Sonic Identity that Sticks~Why a Logo is So Much More Than You Think~How to Keep an Audience Hooked~What Producing a Podcast Looks LikeFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/1020587290CONNECT WITH TRACIWebsite: https://produceyourpodcast.com/Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracilongdeforge/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/produceyourpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracideforgeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@produceyourpodcast
How to Retain Top Talent By Being More Human (with Jennifer Nash)
Aug 7 2024
How to Retain Top Talent By Being More Human (with Jennifer Nash)
Dr. Jennifer Nash is an executive advisor, leadership development consultant and author who helps business leaders and organizations of all sizes prioritize people to power performance.Jennifer earned her MBA from the University of Michigan and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She taught over 700 rising leaders at Deloitte University and is a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She serves as an Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach at the University of Michigan and is a fellow at the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching.Jennifer is published in Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, and select academic journals. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard University and Columbia University. She is the author of the bestselling and award winning 2023 book Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance.DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE~How Simple Human Gestures Can Create Huge Impact~Leadership Stereotypes to Break Free From~Why It Pays to be the Model of What You Preach~What to Consider in the Human Approach That Unlocks Powerful MotivationFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/994987821CONNECT WITH JENNIFERWebsite: https://drjennifernash.com/Book: Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance: https://amzn.to/3Vl8nraSocial Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJenniferNashInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennifernash/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjennifernash
How to Fix Your Business So It Does Not Own You (with Matt Sanjari)
Jun 26 2024
How to Fix Your Business So It Does Not Own You (with Matt Sanjari)
After a life-altering accident derailed his career and life, Matt spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression, and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. As the founder of PRIME Consulting, he leverages over 15 years of business ownership and public speaking as a former pastor to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through coaching and consulting, focusing on pragmatic strategies for scaling businesses and achieving personal growth. With a track record of helping brands surpass their limits and a successful exit to his name, Matthew's holistic approach blends operational strategy with personal development, aiming to elevate clients from day-to-day operations to executive roles, he stays true to his motto: build people, build business.DISCUSSED IN  THIS EPISODE~How to Tell If You Own Your Business or If It Owns You~Why Being Able to Step Away Makes for a Stronger Business~The System for Finding Your “Why” So That the “What” Will Follow~How a Coach Can Unlock Freedom and Growth in Your Business~What Business Owners Often Get Wrong About What They’re MissingFULL EPISODE VIDEOhttps://vimeo.com/968844696CONNECT WITH MATTWebsite: https://consultingbyprime.comBusiness Coaching Services - https://consultingbyprime.com/business-coaching/Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sanjari/https://www.instagram.com/matthewsanjari