Resources
Marketing Resources for Small Business Leaders
Planning and implementing marketing for your business takes knowledge, experience, and the right tools. Whether you want to do more marketing on your own or just want to know what we use for clients, here are our trusted resources.
The Framework
What is StoryBrand?
StoryBrand is a marketing framework built on 7 universal story points. Businesses that clarify their message and build their marketing with this framework are the ones that win in the marketplace.
We use the framework for all of our clients. It makes talking about your company easy and effective. It positions your product or service as the solution to your customer's problem. Your customer is the hero and you guide them to success.
It's a powerful framework that maximizes your marketing dollars.
Get Marketing That Works.
We are StoryBrand Certified Guides, which means we don't have to guess when it comes to your marketing. We use a proven framework. When we create your messaging, websites, emails, and more, they will grow your business.
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Required Reading
Building A StoryBrand
The book that started it all , this gives you the foundation of what the StoryBrand Framework is all about.
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Marketing Made Simple
This book explains how to take the StoryBrand Framework and build a sales funnel that works.
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Business Made Simple
This book by Donald Miller should cost thousands of dollars for the education you get in how to master a business.
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How to Grow Your Small Business
Donald Miller's 6-step plan in this book is a must-have for any small business trying to grow.
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StoryBrand Courses
Reading a book is one thing. Being taught by experts is taking it to the next level.
Business Made Simple
On-Demand
On-demand courses to help you grow a business. Everything you need to know to grow a business and become a more confident professional.
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StoryBrand Marketing Livestream
2-Day Interactive Event
Clarify your message, create a marketing plan that works, and get virtual coaching for your business during this 2-day interactive event.
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Guides from Guide MKTG
Most small businesses were built with a “do it yourself” mindset. That's not a bad thing. We're happy to share some tips and insider info you can apply yourself. When you're ready to hire a marketing partner who can give you more time, more confidence, and more leads, you know where to find us.
Don't Make These Mistakes!
Despite your best efforts, you may be wasting money or not using specific strategies proven to bring in leads. Download your free guide. In less than 30 minutes, you can do a quick check of your marketing. We'll tell you what to look for and how to improve it.
Hire Better and Faster Than Your Competition!
Download your free guide with 29 specific tips for filling open positions faster. Covers job boards, social media, employee referrals, and a few things most companies haven't tried.
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Tools
Writing Tools
Grammarly
Compose bold, clear, mistake-free writing with Grammarly's AI-powered writing assistant.
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Hemingway
Hemingway makes your writing bold and clear. It's like a spellchecker, but for style. It makes sure your reader will focus on your message, not your prose.
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Conversion.ai
Use AI to write proven, high converting copy for increased conversions and higher ROI. Instantly generate high-quality copy for ads, emails, websites, listings, blogs, and more.
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Email Tools
HighLevel
HighLevel is the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform we use and recommend for local service businesses. Email, SMS, funnels, reputation management, and more, all in one place. Reach out to Josh to learn how it could work for your business.
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Mailchimp
Marketing smarts for big ideas. Mailchimp helps small businesses do big things, with the right tools and guidance every step of the way.
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CoSchedule Email Subject Line Tester
Write email subject lines that drive more opens, more clicks, and more conversions.
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Design Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud
We love Adobe's design software so much that Josh is ACE certified in Illustrator. With decades of experience, you'll never find a better match for your graphic needs.
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Adobe Stock
Find the perfect stock asset for your next creative project. Subscriptions include royalty-free stock images, premium images, video footage, templates, vector art, and more.
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Envato Elements
Unlimited downloads of 54+ million creative assets, from just $16.50/month.
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