15: How To Use Storytelling To Grow Your Business

Today we welcome Jude Charles as our guest on The Designer Within podcast! Jude is a author, filmmaker, and consultant, but more so he is a powerful storyteller who especially loves partnering with us Interior Designers (thankfully!)Jude helps entrepreneurs make money by using the power of storytelling. I truly loved this conversation because I too understand and value the power of a story. I first heard of Jude after he created a beautiful docuseries for my friend, LuAnn Nigara. Check that out if you haven't yet, it's really really well done and insightful.In this episode, Jude share SO much value for all of us. Here's a bit of what you will hear in this fun and insightful episode:Jude's powerful story of how HE started in his career (hint: teachers rock!)How one AHA moment of near desperation changed the way he valued his workWhat's a story "hook" and how I'm going to add one to my simple Insta storiesHow to create your own story board (and a free download for you)After-Market Marketing: What it is and why you should do itThe importance of your story and why it's crucial to your successHow to overcome the fear of being on camera and sharing your storySpecific places to place your videos for all the eyeballs to see (some might surprise you)I promise you, you will leave this episode inspired and energized to develop and share your own story!MORE ABOUT JUDE:Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/judecharles/ Website:   http://JudeCharles.co Download Jude's Freebie:  10 Storytelling Prompts for Interior Designers:https://judecharles.co/leadJude's Book, Dramatic Demonstration:  http://JudeCharles.co/book Text Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn’t.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.👉 Watch the free training: https://learn.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registrationSupport the show🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!Sign up for my free 40 min training: The 3 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming an Interior Designer https://www.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registration📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin Connect With John!YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohnInstagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethodLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/