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1. Your Customer is the Hero (Not You)

1. Your Customer is the Hero (Not You)

  • Your customer is the hero of the story, not your brand
  • Focus on helping them win, instead of listing your achievements
  • Your brand should be the guide, like Yoda or Gandalf

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2. Clearly Define the Problem

2. Clearly Define the Problem

  • Identify the external, internal, and emotional problems your customer faces
  • Talk about what’s bothering them, not just what you offer
  • Customers feel more connected when you describe their pain

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3. Offer Yourself as the Guide

3. Offer Yourself as the Guide

  • Show empathy and authority to build trust
  • Make your audience feel understood and supported
  • Help them believe you know how to solve their problem

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4. Give Them a Clear Plan

4. Give Them a Clear Plan

  • Offer a simple, step-by-step path they can follow
  • Keep it easy to understand and act on
  • Simplicity builds confidence and lowers resistance

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5. Call Them to Action

5. Call Them to Action

  • Always give a direct and clear call to action
  • Don’t wait for them to figure it out
  • People need to be guided toward what to do next

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6. Help Them Avoid Failure

6. Help Them Avoid Failure

  • Let them know what’s at stake if they don’t act
  • Use consequences to create urgency
  • People are more motivated by avoiding loss than gaining something

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7. Show Them the Happy Ending

7. Show Them the Happy Ending

  • Paint a clear picture of success and transformation
  • Show what life could look like after they work with you
  • Let them imagine the win, not just the features

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8. Keep the Message Simple

8. Keep the Message Simple

  • Cut out jargon and extra words
  • Stick to one message at a time
  • Clear communication builds instant trust

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9. Use a BrandScript

9. Use a BrandScript

  • A BrandScript helps you organize your story in a simple structure
  • Fill in key parts like the hero, their problem, your plan, and the success
  • It becomes your go-to message for all marketing content

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WALT DISNEY

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

WALT DISNEY

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10. Apply It Everywhere

10. Apply It Everywhere

  • Use the same message in your website, emails, sales pages, and social posts
  • Repetition and consistency create recognition
  • Great stories don’t just sell, they get remembered

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

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