When you’re trying to find and share a brand story that connects you to the right audience (so you can drive more sales and amplify your impact), it’s pretty darn easy to think that you need a big story to do it.
Even easier to think that if you don’t have a big story, then you’ve got nothing at all worth sharing.
But here’s what’s magical about the power of story.
It doesn’t just live in the tales of mountains climbed or near-death experiences.
Nor does it demand that you venture out with nothing but $5 to your name and a converted garage.
Sometimes, you'll have big stories like that to tell. But more than likely, the stories you've got are a collection of small moments over the span of your lifetime – your first job flipping burgers, the time you fell off your bike and needed stitches, or the first time you learned just how damaging a word poorly spoken could be.
These small moments are what I call your tiny stories – the real, human moments of learning, of reflection, and of change. And believe it or not, these tiny stories are the real movers and shakers of your business, because they level the playing ground for everyone you’re inviting into your brand.
Tiny stories make you real and relevant to your audience (rather than turning you into a superhero who isn’t even approachable).
They allow your audience to see themselves in your story.
And they create space for your audience to step into the world you’re building.
Tiny stories never ask to be big or wild or otherworldly. They simply demand to be human.
Want to become the type of brand your audience knows they can like and trust? Then give yourself permission to stop chasing the big story.
Instead, find your tiny stories and share them without apology.
When you’re trying to find and share a brand story that connects you to the right audience (so you can drive more sales and amplify your impact), it’s pretty darn easy to think that you need a big story to do it.
Even easier to think that if you don’t have a big story, then you’ve got nothing at all worth sharing.
But here’s what’s magical about the power of story.
It doesn’t just live in the tales of mountains climbed or near-death experiences.
Nor does it demand that you venture out with nothing but $5 to your name and a converted garage.
Sometimes, you'll have big stories like that to tell. But more than likely, the stories you've got are a collection of small moments over the span of your lifetime – your first job flipping burgers, the time you fell off your bike and needed stitches, or the first time you learned just how damaging a word poorly spoken could be.
These small moments are what I call your tiny stories – the real, human moments of learning, of reflection, and of change. And believe it or not, these tiny stories are the real movers and shakers of your business, because they level the playing ground for everyone you’re inviting into your brand.
Tiny stories make you real and relevant to your audience (rather than turning you into a superhero who isn’t even approachable).
They allow your audience to see themselves in your story.
And they create space for your audience to step into the world you’re building.
Tiny stories never ask to be big or wild or otherworldly. They simply demand to be human.
Want to become the type of brand your audience knows they can like and trust? Then give yourself permission to stop chasing the big story.
Instead, find your tiny stories and share them without apology.
How do you get the type of clarity and direction you need? You work with one of the top leaders in the online marketing industry. Lindsay Hotmire. There's no one like her. Work with Lindsay if you want to stand for something, connect in a deep way, and move through this world like nothing before.
You are the peace. . . the quiet space needed to truly dig deep and discover whatever it is that needs to be discovered.
She will create work that's unique to you. . . Our questions were answered about how to move forward and what areas to focus on, again, clearly and concisely. We were heard. We were understood. We were amazed, relieved, and excited. If you're thinking about working with Lindsay, our advice is DO IT.
Lindsay is the absolute best! She has the unique ability to simplify the complex. When I have worked with others in the past trying to write website content, I felt like we got off track of our messaging as we tried to reduce the word count and streamline the message. With Lindsay, the message became more powerful, my story more applicable and alive, and our services spot on and understandable. Lindsay's process was the key to our success and we truly had a lot of fun together!
Big picture? Storyhouse Fifteen clients are in the business of change and transformation.
They're not just selling a product or a service for profit's sake (even though we all know that revenue matters). They're chasing their distinct calling to make a difference in their corner of the world. Storyhouse Fifteen clients want their work to count, and they want to share stories that spark meaningful, long-lasting impact.
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