SOFE
The Storytelling for Entrepreneurs Newsletter
Every week, learn how to create & tell stories that get results and make your brand unforgettable
Cheese vs. Trap: What Every Founder Needs to Know About Story Goals
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As founders, we need things. Lots of things. Unfortunately, when you bluntly ask for them, you’re unlikely to get them. That’s where stories come in. In today’s issue, we’ll dive into how your business needs differ from story goals—and how this relat...
by Lyn Graft —
Jan 28, 2025
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The Forgotten Flash Drive That Built a $2B Empire: The Dropbox Story
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Back in the 2000’s, I was filming innovative entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley for a presidential campaign. It just so happened that one of the founders I was interviewing was Drew Houston, founder of Dropbox.
I don’t ‘fanboy’ over people often, but I ...
by lyn graft —
Jan 21, 2025
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T-Shirts and Duffle Bags: How Failures Led to the Internet’s First Superpower
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Sometimes, you just need to get out of the house and attend that networking event—you never know who you’ll meet, what you’ll learn, or what fire might be lit. Thank goodness I decided to go see some guy with a duffle bag full of T-shirts tell his li...
by lyn graft —
Jan 14, 2025
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Turning Obstacles Into Game-Changing Opportunities
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One of my favorite books is “The Obstacle Is the Way” by Ryan Holiday. It features a quote from the Roman general Marcus Aurelius that has stuck with me: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” This statem...
by Lyn Graft —
Jan 07, 2025
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The Aha Moment That Launched a 10 Million-Dollar Brand
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Ever experienced that lightbulb moment for a brilliant product, only to see it on store shelves years later, kicking yourself for not pursuing the idea?
In this issue, we'll explore how Jen Groover acted on her 'aha moment' and turned her dishwasher...
by lyn graft —
Dec 31, 2024
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Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Your Story
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Last week, I had the opportunity to film and interview Tony Robbins as part of a health and wellness project I’m working on, capturing his personal health journey. While filming, I kept thinking about how much I wanted to share Tony’s wellness story...
by Lyn Graft —
Dec 24, 2024
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How a $4,500 Video Turned Into a Billion-Dollar Success Story
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Michael Dubin took a crazy idea, a simple everyday product, and combined it with a $4,500 DIY video and sharp storytelling to enter an industry he knew nothing about—and take on billion-dollar market leaders. And built a billion-dollar business.
In ...
by Lyn Graft —
Dec 17, 2024
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Your First Line = Your Story’s Lifeline, Here’s How to Nail It.
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The beginning is make-or-break. Whether it’s the opening scene of a Netflix series, the first pages of a book, or the first notes of a song on your morning commute, those initial moments determine what holds our interest.
The same principle applies ...
by Lyn Graft —
Dec 10, 2024
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The $100M Brand Born from a Smiley Face in Shades and 3 Words
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For a decade, I've filmed an exclusive gathering of top CEOs in the Texas Hill Country for a 3-day summit. One year, a guy in shorts and a t-shirt jumped on stage, threw frisbees into the audience, and started telling us about a superpower called “o...
by Lyn Graft —
Dec 03, 2024
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Why Your Story Falls Flat—and How Speaking from the Heart Fixes It
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The first time I heard professional speaker trainer Barbara Miller, I was moved to tears—along with everyone else in the room. It was one of the most transformative lessons I’ve ever experienced about what emotional storytelling is truly all about. ...
by Lyn Graft —
Nov 26, 2024
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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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