Paul Smith is one of the world’s leading experts on organizational storytelling. He has worked with Accenture and Procter & Gamble in the past, lending them his expertise on communications. Currently, Paul is a keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and is the best-selling author of the books Lead with a Story, Sell with a Story, and Parenting with a Story.

 Paul graced us with his presence to share his expert insights as he dissects the link between great story telling and selling, which he discussed in depth in his best-seller book Sell with a Story. The book deep-dives on the elements of awesome storytelling to capture attention, build trust and closing sale.

 “As far as knowing which stories to tell, or how to find those right stories, I always say start with the end in mind. What do you want your audience to think, feel, or do, after hearing your story?”

- Paul Smith

 Today on Spot On Insurance:

• Whatthe term story really means based on its elements.
• What is a sales story, and the difference between a sales pitch and a sales story.
• How the story behind a photo of a pig in the ocean compelled him to buy that artwork.
• The three components that separate a great sales story from the average ones.
• Choosing the right story to tell through an eight-point checklist in the story structure.
• The three places to look for stories worth telling.
• How to effectively tell stories using data and numbers.
• Learning how to tell stories that can help with selling.

 Key Takeaways:

•  Facts embedded in stories are easier to remember.
• Effective story-telling influences decision-making.
• Begin with the end in mind.
• Tap through moments of success, failure, and epiphany for greater impact.
• Numbers and data can be interesting stories by sharing the journey to discovery with your audience.
• Storytelling can be learned with proper guidance, tools, and practice.

  Connect with Paul Smith:

• leadwithastory.com
• Paul Smith | Lead with a Story | Speaker, Author and Consultant
  Sell with a Story book by Paul Smith

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