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Feb 2025
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226. Bill Blankschaen | A Story Worth Te...

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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! 

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Bill Blankschaen, author of “A Story Worth Telling: Your Field Guide to Living an Authentic Life”


Bill is the founder of StoryBuilders and a New York Times Bestselling writer. He has worked with legendary names like John C. Maxwell, Lewis Howes, Kevin Harrington, and many more to help turn their ideas into powerful books and learning experiences. Through StoryBuilders, Bill and his team create compelling books that don’t just sit on a shelf—they make an impact.


In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the power of storytelling and why books remain one of the most valuable assets for building influence, impact, and income. Bill shares insights into the biggest mistakes new authors make, how to craft a message that truly resonates, and why your personal story matters more than you think. We’ll also explore the behind-the-scenes process of writing books for some of the biggest names in business and personal development, plus actionable steps for anyone looking to start their own book-writing journey.


Whether you’re an aspiring author, a business leader, or someone who simply wants to communicate their ideas more effectively, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss


We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Bill Blankschaen!

To learn more about Bill, buy his book , and other resources follow the links below:

The Book: https://a.co/d/iSLGcsp

Websites:https://mystorybuilders.com/The Book: https://a.co/d/iSLGcsp Websites:https://mystorybuilders.com/ https://www.instagram.com/my_storybuilders/ x.com/mystorybuilders

If you’re ready to write your own book reach out to Bill and his team here: https://mystorybuilders.com/story

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