In today\u2019s ever-changing landscape of quick dopamine hits on social media and a LOT of \u2018noise\u2019 amongst creators, keeping our audience engaged is more important than ever. People reflexively skip ads and run away from blatant sales pitches, but what do people lean in and listen to? Stories.\nThink about how tired YOU are of seeing the same ol\u2019 buzzwords come across your screen. Your customers are, too!\nAkua Konadu is a storytelling strategist and social media educator who helps business owners lean into their gifts and create stories that engage with their audience and drive meaningful connections on social media. She is also host of the Independent Business podcast, powered by HoneyBook, where she breaks down the science of self-made success!\nIn our conversation today, Akua is teaching us how to become our business and brand\u2019s best storytellers and captivate the attention of our target customers. They can\u2019t like and trust your offers until they know YOU. \u2018Storyselling\u2019 techniques aren\u2019t just for the brands with big stories to tell \u2014 they\u2019re for you, too.\nClick play to learn Akua\u2019s fresh approach to being story-forward in your marketing, and find out your Storytelling Style by taking Akua's free quiz here: https://akuakonadu.com/quiz\nGoal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/\nGoal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/\nGoal Digger Show Notes: https://www.jennakutcherblog.com/akua\xa0\n\nThanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors:\n\nVisit article.com/goaldigger for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more!\n\nMake B2B marketing everything it can be and get a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/goal to claim your credit!\n\nReady to finally change your life? Visit https://www.activations.com/goaldigger for 60% off. PLUS there\u2019s a 14 day free trial and a money-back guarantee. Expires soon.\n\nGet a free 30-day Kajabi trial to start your business at https://kajabi.com/goal.\n\nListen to This Is Small Business, an original podcast by Amazon, wherever you get your podcasts!\n\nGet all the Goal Digger goodness you love COMPLETELY ad-free. Visit jennakutcher.com/adfree to subscribe today!