I read Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller and Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan—and together, they flipped my approach to online business on its head.

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In this episode, I break down the biggest takeaways from both books and show you how to apply them to grow your online business faster. Whether you're a coach, course creator, consultant, or content creator, this is the practical marketing advice and mindset shift you've been waiting for.

These two books completely changed the way I run my online business. Building a StoryBrand gave me the clarity I needed to simplify my message and connect emotionally with my audience. Million Dollar Weekend lit a fire under me to stop overthinking and start launching—fast.

The biggest mindset shift? Your customer is the hero of the story, not you. You're the guide. Your job is to help them win, not prove how smart you are. That means your messaging should speak directly to your audience’s goals, struggles, and emotions—not your credentials.

People buy feelings, not features. If your offer doesn't tap into an emotional outcome, it won't resonate. That’s why storytelling is such a powerful tool for creators and coaches.

On the other side of the equation, speed creates momentum. Most entrepreneurs fail because they sit on their ideas too long. Million Dollar Weekend taught me to launch something tiny—even if it's messy—and let real feedback from paying customers shape the next version.

Simplicity is the secret weapon. Simple offers sell. Clear messages convert. If it takes more than a few seconds to explain what you do, you’ve already lost.

Finally, remember this: Clarity without action is just a nice idea. And action without clarity is just noise. The magic happens when you combine both. That’s what these books helped me do—and now I’m passing that on to you.

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Timestamps
0:00 – The Two Books That Changed My Business Forever
1:10 – What Is StoryBrand? (And Why You’re Not the Hero)
1:48 – The 7-Part StoryBrand Framework Explained
2:36 – Show The Stakes in Your Messaging
2:57 – Common Mistake: Teaching Too Much, Too Soon
3:23 – Million Dollar Weekend is the Antidote to Perfectionism
3:55 – Why Speed Creates Momentum
4:26 – MVP = Minimum Viable Product
5:04 – Tiny Experiments can Lead to Big Wins
5:28 – StoryBrand + Million Dollar Weekend = Putting the Customer First & Simplicity
6:40 – Real-World Example: Fitness Coach Launch Strategy
7:51 – Your Two Next Steps to Take Action This Week
9:11 – Final Thoughts: Clarity + Action = Momentum

Want to make your webinars unforgettable and high-converting? It's not about packing in more slides — it's about telling better stories.

In this episode of The Vault of Results, I unlock the secret ingredient behind top-performing webinars: storytelling. Whether you’re a course creator, coach, or entrepreneur, you’ll learn how to use storytelling to emotionally engage your audience, earn their trust, and increase conversions — without sounding salesy.

I also share a practical storytelling framework you can use right away, explain why logic alone won’t move your audience to act, and reveal the key places in your webinar where a story can make all the difference.

If your webinars feel flat, this episode will teach you how to breathe life into them — one story at a time.

Emotion drives action — logic alone won’t sell.

Use the Before, After, Bridge storytelling method.

Start your webinar with a relatable story to hook attention.

Position yourself as the guide, not the hero.

Use stories throughout your webinar: in your intro, your offer, your close.

Objection handling? Wrap it in a story.

Avoid overwhelming your audience with too much info — make them feel something.

The more you practice telling stories, the better your delivery gets.

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00:00 - Introduction to Storytelling in Webinars
02:55 - The Power of Storytelling
05:34 - Crafting Compelling Stories
07:22 - Implementing Stories in Your Webinar

What if the secret to business success isn’t more—but less?
In this episode of The Vault of Results, we explore why simplifying your marketing might be the boldest, most effective move you ever make.

In a world obsessed with complex funnels, high-pressure tactics, and constant scaling, Joey Ragona stands out. He’s not just teaching marketing—he’s redefining it. Joey joins me to unpack his journey from traditional marketing strategies to what he calls Heart-Centered Marketing—a grounded, authentic approach that places connection above conversion. You’ll discover why repelling the wrong people can be just as powerful as attracting the right ones, how to ditch the funnel in favor of the Unfunnel, and why building a business around your life (instead of the other way around) can unlock real freedom. This is a must-listen for anyone tired of hype and hungry for authenticity.

Key Takeaways:
Heart-Centered Marketing is rooted in real, human connection—not manipulation.
Repelling the wrong audience helps you attract aligned, high-quality clients.
You don’t need complicated funnels to succeed—just clarity and alignment.
Joey’s Unfunnel Methodology breaks down the customer journey into something natural and simple.
AI can enhance content creation when used as a brainstorming companion, not a crutch.
You don’t have to scale to live an epic life.
Your business should be built around your lifestyle, not consume it.
Serving—not selling—is what creates trust and long-term success.
You create more impact when you show up as your true self.

Meet Joey Ragona:
Joey Ragona is a business strategist, founder of the Unfunnel approach, and advocate for heart-centered entrepreneurship. He helps creators and business owners simplify their marketing, attract dream clients, and design a business that supports an epic life—with less complexity and more clarity.

Follow Joey:
🔗 Joey's Website: https://strategicbusinessacademy.com/
📱 Email Joey: [email protected]
🎥 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@joeyragonacoach

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Heart-Centered Marketing
02:38 – Joey’s Shift from Traditional Marketing
05:04 – Debunking Myths in Online Business
07:45 – Creating an Epic Life with Less Effort
10:47 – The Unfunnel Methodology Explained
13:19 – Identifying and Attracting Dream Clients
16:04 – Building Authentic Relationships with Clients
24:16 – Standing Out in a Crowded Market
26:43 – Harnessing AI for Business Growth
31:07 – The Importance of Asking the Right Questions
34:42 – Building a Business Around Life
35:14 – Marketing: Repelling vs Attracting
37:23 – Legacy and Impact: How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

AI is revolutionizing business, but at what cost? Should entrepreneurs embrace full automation, or is the personal touch still king? In this episode, I sit down with Noemi Kis, a serial entrepreneur and AI advocate, to uncover how business owners can leverage AI without losing authenticity. We break down the practical ways AI can enhance productivity, the mistakes founders make when adopting automation, and why human connection still matters in an increasingly AI-driven world.

How can AI become your business partner, not just a tool? Noemi shares her insights into balancing AI-powered automation with personal engagement—without sacrificing the customer experience. Whether you're a solopreneur or running a team, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow while keeping your brand genuine and relatable.

We also dive into content creation, audience-building on LinkedIn, and emerging AI trends that will shape entrepreneurship in the next decade.

✅ AI democratizes entrepreneurship, making it easier for solopreneurs to compete with larger businesses.
✅ The key to leveraging AI is identifying business bottlenecks and using AI to remove friction.
✅ AI should be treated as a strategic business partner, not just a productivity tool.
✅ Automation vs. personalization: The winning formula is knowing when to inject human touch into AI-driven workflows.
✅ Growing an audience on LinkedIn requires consistency, value, and engagement.
✅ AI-generated content is powerful, but authenticity still sets brands apart.
✅ Future AI trends include micro-apps, AI agents, and industry-specific automation tools.
✅ Action beats perfection—don’t wait to master AI, start experimenting now.
✅ The best business opportunities lie in solving niche problems within your community.

🚀 Entrepreneur, AI Enthusiast, and LinkedIn Growth Expert
📍 Helping founders simplify AI and automation for business growth
🔗 Follow Noemi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemikis

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⏳ 00:00 – Meet Noemi Kis: AI Enthusiast & Entrepreneur
⏳ 02:04 – How Founders Can Simplify AI (Without Overwhelm)
⏳ 06:24 – Balancing Automation & Personal Touch
⏳ 10:13 – Noemi’s Secrets to Growing an Audience on LinkedIn
⏳ 13:16 – Future AI Trends Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
⏳ 16:29 – Finding Profitable Niche Problems to Solve
⏳ 20:31 – Action Over Analysis: Why You Need to Just Start
⏳ 22:17 – Legacy, Inspiration & What’s Next

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Have you ever felt like a fraud, convinced that any moment someone will expose you as an amateur who has no business giving advice or charging for your expertise? That’s impostor syndrome, and it’s more common than you think. It doesn’t just affect beginners—it haunts seasoned experts, top athletes, and even millionaires. The difference? They don’t let self-doubt control their actions.

In this episode of The Vault of Results with Alex Veng, we break down the real reason you feel like a fraud and why it has nothing to do with your actual abilities. Impostor syndrome isn’t a sign that you’re not ready—it’s proof that you’re growing. If you never feel like an impostor, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough.

You don’t need another certification or more years of experience to own your expertise. What you need is a mindset shift. You are already an expert to someone—someone who is stuck where you once were and needs your guidance. In this episode, I’ll show you how to reframe self-doubt, build confidence through action, and document proof of your expertise so you stop second-guessing yourself. Plus, we’ll talk about why social media makes impostor syndrome worse and how to stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.

If impostor syndrome has been holding you back, this is your wake-up call. It’s time to stop waiting, stop overthinking, and start stepping into your authority. Tune in now and learn how to silence that inner critic and confidently own what you know!

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Vault of Results with Alex Veng. If you’re tired of fluff-filled business podcasts and want real, actionable strategies that drive revenue, you’re in the right place.

✅ How a single pizza delivery kickstarted my marketing career
✅ My unconventional journey from musician to marketer to webinar coach
✅ How I help solopreneurs, course creators, and coaches turn their knowledge into revenue

This podcast isn’t about motivation or mindset hacks—it’s about results. Whether you’re struggling to launch your first webinar or looking for proven marketing strategies, I’ll give you the no-nonsense insights you need to win.

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