Ep 14: What to do when your offer doesn’t sell - and how to build a business you love

What do you do when your offer gets crickets, your posts fall flat, or people say they’re interested - and then disappear?!In this episode of The Business of Stories, Susan shares the honest truth about what these moments mean, and why they’re rarely a reflection of your ability or the value you bring. She also opens up about her own journey of experimenting, refining, and slowly building a business that feels aligned, sustainable, and right for her.You’ll learn how to take the emotion out of ‘things not working’, how to read feedback the right way, and how to keep moving forward with clarity and confidence, even on the messy days.If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?” or questioned your direction when something didn’t land, this episode will help you feel less alone … and far more empowered.You’ll discover:The one simple question that helps you stay aligned and in love with your businessWhy business is an experiment and how to use feedback without spiralling into self-doubtWhy consistency, repetition, and showing up more than once are essential for salesThe motto that keeps Susan grounded in every launchThe simple (but powerful) mindset shift that keeps you going when things feel uncomfortableHow to remove the emotion from your business results (and keep it for your stories instead)This motivating episode will help you reset, reconnect with your path, and see your business with more clarity and compassion.If you’re ready to build a business that feels aligned and work through the dips with confidence, this episode is a must-listen.If you have a question you would love Susan to answer on the show, please email it (in writing) to [email protected] my Be The Guide Masterclass herehttps://thebusinessofstories.com/betheguide/Download a free copy of The Business of Stories hereGrab The Storyteller’s Starter Pack hereCheck out Storytelling Mastery here About your host Susan Payton:When Susan told her ‘ordinary’ story to 1,500 business owners back in 2015, the response from people who resonated with it and felt connected to her as a result of hearing it, blew her away!In fact, that moment completely changed her business - and her life.Susan has since worked with entrepreneurs all over the world, written the international bestselling book, The Business of Stories, hosted the podcast of the same name, and become a leading authority on how to use storytelling to stand out in your industry.Thousands have used her simple framework to share their message with impact, attract ideal clients and grow their business.Susan has also spoken on stages from Brighton to Barcelona, guested on panels and podcasts and run numerous masterclasses, guest expert sessions and workshops, both online and in person.In a world where it’s getting harder and harder to be heard above the noise, Susan is passionate about showing business owners how to clearly articulate their value and speak to the right people, at the right time, with a simple message and a great story.See my bio here And my speaker page hereConnect with Susan:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpaytonuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPaytonUK/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessofstories/Produced by Winter Audio.Mentioned in this episode:Free storytelling masterclass I’m running a free 60-minute storytelling masterclass on Friday 18th September at 12 noon UK time. We'll start in a thrift shop in New York. We'll talk about James Bond. You'll see that you have SO many stories you could be sharing in your business, how to break them down into short, easy to share stories ... and we'll work on one of them on the call. To join me, simply: 1. Register at thebusinessofstories.com/freemasterclass 2. Look out for the zoom link you’ll get sent, and 3. Put Friday 18th September at 12 noon in your diary I’ll see you there.