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Donald Miller is best known for the StoryBrand framework, a simple way of borrowing the shape of a good story to help businesses explain what they offer so clearly that customers actually listen and trust them. Start with Building a StoryBrand 2.0, which sets out his core idea of casting the customer as the hero and the business as the trusted guide, then move to How to Grow Your Small Business to see how that clear message fits alongside strategy, systems and thoughtful hiring. Owners of small and family businesses, marketers, and anyone building a young venture in the region's crowded markets will find practical tools here they can put to work right away.

Building a StoryBrand 2.0

Make your customer the hero with a clear brand story that builds trust, sharpens your message, and inspires action.

12 min

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What is Building a StoryBrand 2.0 about?

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 (2025) presents an updated framework for creating clear marketing messages through the principles of storytelling. Donald Miller explains that customers should be positioned as the heroes of the story while the business acts as a trusted guide. The book helps organisations clarify customer problems, communicate value, present a simple plan, and invite people to take action.

Who should read Building a StoryBrand 2.0?

Business owners whose marketing messages confuse potential customers
Marketers who want copy that drives real action
Entrepreneurs launching a product and needing a clear pitch

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How to Grow Your Small Business

Scale your small business with clear strategy, smarter systems, intentional hiring, and consistent action that turns chaos into momentum.

14 min

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What is How to Grow Your Small Business about?

How to Grow Your Small Business (2023) offers a practical step-by-step plan for owners who want to turn a struggling or stalled business into a growing one. Donald Miller compares a business to an aeroplane, explaining how overhead, products, leadership, marketing, sales, and cash flow must work together to keep it flying. The book includes simple tools for clarifying the message, focusing on profitable products, and managing money wisely.

Who should read How to Grow Your Small Business?

Small business owners whose growth has stalled
Entrepreneurs struggling to manage cash flow and overhead
Founders who want a clearer message and profitable products

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About Donald Miller

Donald Miller is an American author, speaker, and business executive who founded StoryBrand and Business Made Simple. He helps organisations clarify their messages, strengthen their marketing, and improve business operations. His work combines storytelling principles with practical frameworks designed for entrepreneurs, marketers, and organisational leaders.

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