Episode 28 How to Tell Your Story with Heart, Strategy, and Purpose

🧠 Main Takeaways:Your story is your superpower. People don’t buy what you do—they buy WHY you do it. The 5-step Origin Story Framework: Before → Trigger → Journey → Breakthrough → Now Stories build connection. Authenticity, not perfection, is what builds trust and drives influence. You don’t need trauma to tell your story. You just need truth. AI can help shape your story—but YOU are the voice behind it.   💬 Memorable Quotes:“You don’t build a brand on perfection. You build it with progression.”— Jeff Ross“Your story isn’t for you to keep—it’s the bridge to someone else’s breakthrough.”— Jeff Ross“If you’re not sharing your story, you’re doing an injustice to those who need to hear it.”— Jeff Ross  ⏱️ Key Moments:00:00 – Welcome & context: VOICE Framework series 01:30 – Why your story matters more than your stats 05:00 – 5-step storytelling breakdown: Before → Trigger → Journey → Breakthrough → Now 13:00 – How AI can support (not replace) your storytelling 15:30 – Jeff’s personal origin story: a dark moment interrupted by love 23:45 – Mission and movement: how TDC was born 27:00 – Final encouragement + your storytelling challenge 29:00 – Dad joke of the week (because of course 😆)   🙌 Notable Mentions:Donald Miller – Author of Building a StoryBrand Simon Sinek – “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” Joseph McClendon III, Brene Brown, Zig Ziglar, John Maxwell – All referenced for their teachings on influence, emotion, and leadership Today’s Discipleship Community (TDC) – Jeff’s online church, birthed from his story   📢 Call to Action:👉 Feeling stuck on how to share your story?DM Jeff the word “VOICE” on Facebook or email [email protected] and get the next steps for building your personal brand with heart and clarity.🔁 If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. 💬 Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. 🧠 Revisit the 5-part VOICE Framework series and start crafting your story today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.