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Are you having trouble creating business stories? Here are 3 helpful tips:

1. Start midway through the story
2. Be vulnerable
3. Get out of your head

Learn more about how each tip will bring in more leads in our blog post here:

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Thank you, Larissa, for the kind words!

If you are trying to figure out where to start with your branding, schedule a call with Karl here:

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Are you able to retain the same clients over and over again? Do you think there is a disconnect between your product and the client?

At Squash and Stretch Productions, we teach you how to build trust with your clients through storytelling.

Learn more about what we do here:

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Does your company have clear messaging? You can improve your content and message by consistently telling the right story.

In my latest blog, I go over 3 tips for writing better business stories.

Learn how to explain the true value of what you're offering here:

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3 Tips l Write Better Stories | Storytelling Coach | Story Brand Boring business stories result in poor engagement. Here are 3 tips for writing better business stories. The question is which tip will you start with?

Another testimonial!

Thank you, Ricky! We are so happy you got a better sense of your "Why" during our talk.

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Are you having difficulty explaining the value of your company's service? If so, it's time to rethink how your company structures its storytelling.

At Squash and Stretch Productions, we take pride in helping clients learn how they can refocus the message of their brand's story.

Learn more here:

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Are you worried the recession will negatively affect your business? We can help you amplify your core service offerings and productivity.

For more information on how we can help, watch our recent webinar here:

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Is your marketing not bringing in as many sales as you want? This may be a symptom of not telling your story the right way.

Learn more about 1 on 1 coaching with Karl to express your company's vision better.

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Honor the fallen.

Is marketing during a recession the right choice? While a recession may seem daunting, it is important to know your company should continue to market itself!

A McGraw Hill Research study of recession marketing revealed that those that maintained or increased their advertising during a recession posted an average sales growth of 256% after the recession.

Learn more about how to recession-proof your marketing here:

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Check out this testimonial from Shelley! We appreciate the kind words.

If you are looking for a storytelling coach to help solidify your vision for your brand, reach out to Karl here:

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The occasion of Labor Day is all about taking a break from your busy routine.

Ready to improve your leadership storytelling?

For leaders, storytelling can make an impact in a variety of situations, such as leading change after a new strategic initiative, making recommendations to their boss, or giving constructive feedback.

Storytelling gives you the tools to prompt the action you want to see.

If you’re ready to find out how storytelling can help you be a better leader, schedule a free initial consultation, and contact us here today.

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If your existing messaging isn’t getting the results you want, here are some steps you can take to adjust your strategy:

✅Include calls to action: When your audience has read or viewed your content, what do you want them to do afterward?

✅Include social proof: Testimonials, case studies, and client stories.

✅Ask for feedback: Try running a survey to find out why then use those answers to adjust your messaging.

If your current marketing is casting a wide net but catching very little, Squash and Stretch story coaching is your answer. Contact us today to get started with a free initial consultation.

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Puzzled faces tell you that people aren't getting your story.

If you can’t connect with the people you’re trying to reach, you need to ask yourself: Are you really speaking the language of your buyers?

At Squash and Stretch Productions, we work with clients every day to find a unique, compelling story that expresses why they’re the best choice for their client's needs.

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Branding Tips | Are You Even Speaking? | Story Coaching | Get It Right! Puzzled faces tell you that people aren't getting your story. Our story coach reveals tips on how you can get this fine-tuned! Make time for a quick read.

Are you wanting to grow your annuity and life insurance business? Marketing your insurance business is essential.

While shifting your marketing focus to your prospects seems like a simple task, honing your marketing message to connect through empathy is an undertaking. Working with a story coach can help you craft your strongest message that both relate to your audience and encourage action.

Contact us for a free consultation today.

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Insurance Company Marketing | Animated Advertising Finding it difficult to draw customers to your insurance services? We can help by telling your story brand with animations designed to grow your business.

Do you have an idea for your business but are unsure what the first step is?

At Squash and Stretch, we can guide you through the process of intentional storytelling.

Our Story Maker, Karl Pontau, has worked with countless clients to get to the heart of their company’s message and help them craft compelling stories to convey it.

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Why do leaders need storytelling?

Whether you’re giving a pitch, selling a product, or advocating for change, packaging the information you’re trying to convey in an emotionally impactful story makes it easier for your audience to remember and more likely to influence them.

If leadership isn't connecting the dots on its mission, vision, and values to all employees, the disconnect will result in a dysfunctional organization.

Learn how storytelling works in overall company communication.

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Why Leaders Need Storytelling l Company Culture | Leadership Forum Your employees need clear communication or they leave. Dysfunction within organizations can be addressed with storytelling. Learn more today.

How well do you tell your company’s story? Is your audience riveted?

To capture an audience’s attention, you need an interesting story. The truth is that any story can be interesting if it’s told correctly. Similarly, any story can be a bore if told incorrectly.

Squash and Stretch Productions can help you make your story memorable.

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Great Storytelling with Animation Can Make Your Marketing l Video Looking for ways to create a storytelling animation video? We specialize and can help you make your story memorable. Learn more.

Why do stories work in a business?

Stories can educate and entertain us. Most of all, though, a story creates an emotional response that transforms what could be a dry set of facts into a memorable message that resonates with the people you’re trying to reach.

Join Karl Pontau as he unlocks stories through animation to help you tell the right stories to build your brand and your business.

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Storytelling Coaching Program l Brand Storytelling Tips Are you stuck with telling your story brand? Learn how to present your story so investors, customers, and clients get the message. Brand storytelling tips.

Some of the most widely known companies typically have a good story behind their brand.

Stories provide meaning and can help us identify information.

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Core values are a fundamental piece when it comes to building your brand. It is important to convey those values in a way that will evoke a sense of purpose.

When you use storytelling effectively, it becomes a powerful tool to get your message across.

Learn more about how Squash and Stretch can help you tell your story: squashandstretch.net/story-creation-writing-building-your-story-brand/

Thank you to everyone who joined the webinar on "How to Recession Proof Your Marketing"!

If you missed it, check out this link to watch Part 1 and Part 2.

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How To Recession Proof Your Marketing Part 2 - Squash & Stretch Productions - The Story Maker See you again next week. Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways I can help you: Build your confidence and...

Have you ever used storytelling in your marketing?

If you haven't, you should.

At Squash and Stretch, we can help you solidify the right type of storytelling for your business.

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Is your company struggling to stand out in the crowd?

It might be time to restructure your marketing content.

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This 1 Counterintuitive Storytelling Tip | Improving Your Marketing Looking for ways to drastically improve your storytelling and attract more of your ideal clients? Story brand with animation and explainer videos.