The Storytelling Lab

Building a Narrative Operating System that Scales Your Business


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“A story is a single arc of transformation. A narrative is the thread that connects them all.” — Rain Bennett


Most businesses think their biggest challenge is marketing. But what if the real issue is story misalignment?


In this solo episode, Rain Bennett introduces the Narrative Operating System—a strategic framework designed to bring your brand's stories into alignment across every department: from vision and mission to product, marketing, advertising, and sales.


This isn't just a branding tool. It’s a storytelling system that ensures your internal culture and external messaging work in harmony.


Rain breaks down each layer of the system and shows how companies can create a brand people don’t just buy from, but they believe in.


You’ll learn why most teams default to their own version of the story, how that causes confusion and erodes trust, and how the Chief Storytelling Officer role solves that. If you’ve ever felt like your message was scattered or your content inconsistent, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to fix it for good!


In this episode, you will learn to:

  • Align every department with one cohesive brand narrative
  • Build a storytelling system that fuels marketing, product, and sales
  • Understand the difference between story and narrative—and why it matters
  • Use narrative to drive consistency, connection, and long-term loyalty
  • Embrace the CSO role as the protector of your brand’s story DNA


For more storytelling tips and tricks,


Visit my website rainbennett.com or thestorytellinglabpodcast.com

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