SOFE
The Storytelling for Entrepreneurs Newsletter
Craft Stories That Convert Your Brand’s Narrative into a Powerful Asset. Every Tuesday morning, receive actionable tips, expert insights, and deep-dive story breakdowns to help you craft narratives that make your brand unforgettable.
Mirror Effect: The Storytelling Hack You Need To Know
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This week, we're diving into a fascinating concept that directly impacts how you communicate your vision: the Mirror Effect. Imagine having the power to sync your audience's brain with yours, creating a deep, emotional connection that transcends me...
by Lyn Graft —
Nov 19, 2024
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From Bullied Kid to Fitness Icon: Tony Horton's $400M P90X Success Story
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Have you ever hated how you looked? Or had trouble speaking in front of crowds? Or been bullied constantly because you were the new kid? In today’s SOFE, you’ll learn how Tony Horton faced all of these challenges growing up and used them as a sprin...
by Lyn Graft —
Nov 12, 2024
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How to Create a $25M Brand in Your Pajamas
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Inspired by her need to have a few quiet moments to herself, Julie Clark took a sock puppet, some classical music, and a video recorder and created a $25M brand in her basement - all while wearing her pajamas. One that became one of the best-sellin...
by lyn graft —
Nov 05, 2024
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Turn Your Story into a Trojan Horse
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The Trojan Horse is a powerful metaphor for entrepreneurs crafting their business stories. As I explored the history of this ancient tale, I uncovered insights that are surprisingly relevant for founders—details most people have never heard of. T...
by Lyn Graft —
Oct 29, 2024
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Turning Belief Into Billions
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Greetings,
In 2006, I had my first chance to create and produce a TV series about entrepreneurs. To secure the show, we needed to create an hour-long pilot, which meant finding a high-profile founder willing to be filmed. Fortunately, a friend i...
by Lyn Graft —
Oct 22, 2024
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The Swiss Army Knife of Entrepreneurship
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What's the common thread linking the founders of Airbnb, Salesforce, Life is Good, and thousands of other incredibly successful entrepreneurs? It's their story. I call it the Swiss Army knife of entrepreneurship because it can be used for just about every need you have as a founder....
by Lyn Graft —
Oct 15, 2024
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