Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Summary
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In "Building a StoryBrand," Donald Miller reveals the framework that's transformed half a million businesses by making customers the hero, not the brand. Even Pat Flynn's bestseller briefly surpassed it before Miller reclaimed the top spot - proof its storytelling magic works.
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Why Most Businesses Are Invisible-And How to Fix It
Walk into any bookstore and you'll find thousands of volumes competing for attention. Yet only a handful grab you by the collar and refuse to let go. The same dynamic plays out in business every single day. Most companies possess genuinely valuable offerings, yet they remain invisible-not because their products are inferior, but because their message is murky. Here's the uncomfortable truth: your customer doesn't care about your brand's origin story, your state-of-the-art facility, or your company values. They care about one thing-whether you can solve their problem and improve their life. This insight has transformed struggling businesses into thriving enterprises, with some seeing revenue increases of 300% simply by clarifying their message. The shift required isn't complicated, but it demands a radical repositioning: stop casting your brand as the hero and start positioning your customer in that role.
The Confusion Tax: Why Clarity Is Your Greatest Asset
The Seven Elements That Make Customers Listen
Becoming the Guide in Your Customer's Story
The Plan That Turns Interest Into Action
Stakes, Transformation, and the Power of Vision
Your Message, Clarified and Amplified
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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