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The Secret Sauce is Your Story

6 Tips for Becoming a Brand Storyteller

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader,

Ever wonder why some brands are super cool and totally unforgettable?

It's because they've mastered the art of storytelling.

Here are 6 Tips to become a Brand Storyteller.

1️⃣ Hook Your Audience: When you share a story about your brand, it's like a magic trick that makes people pay attention.

Look at how J.K. Rowling worked her magic with the Harry Potter series.

Her storytelling empire spans books, movies, merchandise, and theme parks.

The brand's core is rooted in the captivating universe she created and her storytelling expertise, which has garnered a devoted global fanbase and continues to generate significant revenue.

2️⃣ Be Unforgettable: Facts and numbers can be a real snooze fest, but stories? They're like sticky notes for your brain.

Remember that wild adventure your friend went on?

You remember every exciting detail, and that's what a brand story does for your brain.

3️⃣ Stir up Emotions: Stories make you feel all kinds of things.

Remember the last movie that made you laugh, cry, or jump with excitement? Well, brands can do that, too.

They make you feel connected and pumped up about what they offer.

4️⃣ Stand Out: Imagine living in a neighborhood where all the houses look identical.

I have a real-life friend who is frustrated that she can't pick a unique color to stand out in her HSA home.

Brands face the same challenge, and they do it by telling unique stories that set them apart.

5️⃣ Keep it Real: People like the real stuff.

When a brand tells an honest story, it's like having a trustworthy friend. Brands like that build trust with their fans.

6️⃣ Change the World: You've heard of heroes, right?

Brands can be heroes, too!

When they tell stories that inspire positive change or disrupt, they make the world a better place.

Take the "Ice Bucket Challenge" by the ALS Association, for example.

In 2014, three men with ALS - Anthony Senerchia, Pete Frates, and Pat Quinn - started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, igniting a worldwide trend of ice-water dumps and donations.

It showed how stories can drive real change.

So, if you want your brand to shine and leave a mark, start honing your storytelling skills.

If you'd like to get clarity for your business, go ahead and schedule a no-pressure call using the link below.

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👋🏾 I'm Alpana (ul-puh-na), and my mission is to empower women entrepreneurs to discover their authentic brand stories that boost sales.

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The Secret Sauce is Your Story

Alpana Aras | Brand Storyteller + Photographer

Become a confident storyteller for your brand to stand out and sell more. I'm a Visual Brand Coach and Award-Winning Photographer (featured in NY Times, Instagram, Apple). I help badass women entrepreneurs own their stories, showcase their uniqueness, and create brands that are downright magical. Ready to make your brand sizzle? Get your hands on my free brand guide packed with five essential ingredients to create an unforgettable brand experience.

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