57. Telling Stories...Branding, Relationships, and Business with Ben Rutledge

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our memories are stories. Our dreams are built on stories. Even our fears are based on the stories we tell ourselves.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today I am chatting with Ben Rutledge, brand strategist, designer, marketer, and co-founder of Mighty Fine Agency. Ben is passionate about helping small businesses succeed by telling the right story to the right audience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Ben and I discuss the importance of telling stories and how that helps your business build trust, stand out, and ultimately grow. He also shares a few simple ways to start applying this to your own brand right now.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://buildingastorybrand.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Building a Story Brand</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">by Donald Miller</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Socials:</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/doinmightyfine"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.instagram.com/doinmightyfine</span></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mightyfineyall"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.facebook.com/mightyfineyall</span></a> <a href="http://www.mightyfineyall.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.mightyfineyall.com</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to our sponsors for their support! </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.satanoffagency.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Satanoff Insurance</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is focused on client connections and customized coverage … Be sure to tell them we sent you! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://swiy.io/foyr-michelle"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Foyr Interior Design Software</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">helps you create 3D floor plans & Interior Designs … Check t