Once Upon a Business

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak [http://www.mrse.co/leak]. In this final episode of the show, Lisa Bloom celebrates three and a half years of storytelling, exploring the deeper meaning and impact of stories from around the world. Lisa shares gratitude, reflects on lessons learned, and invites listeners to continue the storytelling journey beyond the show. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.  “The stories live on. Take them with you wherever you travel.” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio: Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage. Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee [https://mirasee.com/] The Story Coach [https://story-coach.com/] Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage [https://www.amazon.com/Story-Advantage-Unleash-Storytelling-Influence-ebook/dp/B08Q47G9RC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625832235&refinements=p_27%3ALJ+Bloom&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=LJ+Bloom] and Seven Stories That Sell [https://a.co/d/2Ydpod0] Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely [https://www.chadmichael.com/] To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel [http://www.youtube.com/@miraseefm] or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits: Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Discovering Magic Artist Name: Ian Aisling License code: PA91ZYKEAVA4JH7O Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Track Title: Aurora Artist Name: Roo Walker Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe. Episode transcript: The Story Is All There Is (Lisa Bloom). [https://mirasee.com/the-story-is-all-there-is-lisa-bloom-transcript/]

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak [http://www.mrse.co/leak]. Lisa tells the tale of two travelers who see something mysterious on the ocean, revealing the risks of mistaking hope for reality. Through this fable, she explores how entrepreneurs can balance ambition with clear-eyed action, and why seeing opportunities honestly makes for lasting business success. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “We get swept up in what could be and miss the warning signs of what actually is.” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio: Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage. Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee [https://mirasee.com/] The Story Coach [https://story-coach.com/] Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage [https://www.amazon.com/Story-Advantage-Unleash-Storytelling-Influence-ebook/dp/B08Q47G9RC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625832235&refinements=p_27%3ALJ+Bloom&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=LJ+Bloom] and Seven Stories That Sell [https://a.co/d/2Ydpod0] Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely [https://www.chadmichael.com/] To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel [http://www.youtube.com/@miraseefm] or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits: Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Broken Artist Name: David Bullard License code: IOGD2G0XZT8VTQK0 Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe. Episode transcript: The Travelers and The Sea. [https://mirasee.com/the-travelers-and-the-sea-transcript/]

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak [http://www.mrse.co/leak]. Lisa tells the story of “The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean,” uncovering powerful business lessons within this classic tale written by the Brothers Grimm. She explores teamwork, risk, resilience, and how the scars we carry can become emblems of wisdom, growth, and hope on the entrepreneurial journey. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “In business, we need to balance optimism and ambition with realism.” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio: Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage. Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee [https://mirasee.com/] The Story Coach [https://story-coach.com/] Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage [https://www.amazon.com/Story-Advantage-Unleash-Storytelling-Influence-ebook/dp/B08Q47G9RC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625832235&refinements=p_27%3ALJ+Bloom&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=LJ+Bloom] and Seven Stories That Sell [https://a.co/d/2Ydpod0] Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely [https://www.chadmichael.com/] To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel [http://www.youtube.com/@miraseefm] or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits: Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Never Let Go Artist Name: Sky Toes License code: KXG54WIW1BRG1SAL Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Track Title: Quiet Storm Artist Name: Soundroll License code: MXHPDCPJB8ETRDXB Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe. Episode transcript: The Straw, The Coal, and The Bean. [https://mirasee.com/the-straw-the-coal-and-the-bean-transcript/]

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak [http://www.mrse.co/leak]. Lisa tells the tale of two brothers and a remarkable turnip, weaving a story of envy, humility, and cleverness. Through their choices, Lisa explores how authenticity and self-knowledge bring greater rewards in business than riches or knowledge alone. It’ll leave you inspired and with new awareness. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “The real treasure isn’t wealth or knowledge. It’s knowing yourself, trusting your instincts, and staying adaptable in the face of life’s weird twists.” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio: Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage. Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee [https://mirasee.com/] The Story Coach [https://story-coach.com/] Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage [https://www.amazon.com/Story-Advantage-Unleash-Storytelling-Influence-ebook/dp/B08Q47G9RC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625832235&refinements=p_27%3ALJ+Bloom&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=LJ+Bloom] and Seven Stories That Sell [https://a.co/d/2Ydpod0] Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely [https://www.chadmichael.com/] To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel [http://www.youtube.com/@miraseefm] or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits: Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Rise Of The Hero Artist Name: Vens Adams License code: 4B9W6UVDJ5XUTF5V Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe. Episode transcript: The Turnip: Why Self-Knowledge Beats Chasing Riches. [https://mirasee.com/the-turnip-why-self-knowledge-beats-chasing-riches-transcript/]

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak [http://www.mrse.co/leak]. Lisa tells the tale of "The Wolf and the Seven Kids," diving into themes of deception and cunning. This gripping story offers insights on vigilance, independence, and justice, highlighting lessons for entrepreneurs facing insatiable hunger and manipulation in the business world. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “Sometimes you need to go out and meet the wolf, not stay behind closed doors, afraid of the dangers that are out in the big wide world. Gather yourself, your wits, your courage, and your creative thinking and face the wolf.” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio: Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage. Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee [https://mirasee.com/] The Story Coach [https://story-coach.com/] Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage [https://www.amazon.com/Story-Advantage-Unleash-Storytelling-Influence-ebook/dp/B08Q47G9RC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625832235&refinements=p_27%3ALJ+Bloom&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=LJ+Bloom] and Seven Stories That Sell [https://a.co/d/2Ydpod0] Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely [https://www.chadmichael.com/] To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel [http://www.youtube.com/@miraseefm] or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits: Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION [https://www.soundstripe.com/] Track Title: The Story Begins Artist Name: Pecan Pie License code: AD2O7TA7DWVNUZLX Publisher Name: Uppbeat [https://uppbeat.io/] Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe. Episode transcript: The Wolf and The Seven Kids. [https://mirasee.com/the-wolf-and-the-seven-kids-transcript/]