Great Stories Still Matter

In this conversation, Tom and Dom jump into the art of storytelling, exploring its significance in both personal and professional contexts. They discuss how storytelling can enhance business communication, the importance of audience engagement, and the role of editing in preserving the author's voice. The conversation also touches on the cultural aspects of storytelling, using food as a metaphor, and emphasizes the need for storytellers to prioritize their audience's perspective over their own ego. Ultimately, the speakers encourage everyone to practice and refine their storytelling skills to create meaningful connections.

Originally aired 10-8-2025

Takeaways

• Everyone has a story to tell.
• Storytelling is a developable skill.
• You have to put the audience first.
• No one is ever going to love your baby the way you do.
• It's not about you, it's about them.
• The author's voice is the most important part.
• You can't just give them information without a story.
• Everyone has stories that are worth telling.
• Practice storytelling, develop your storytelling skills.
• The stories you tell are not about you.