Resources
Marketing Resources for Small Business Leaders
Guide MKTG is built on the StoryBrand framework. These are the books, courses, tools, and free downloads we recommend to every client we work with.
Books
Required Reading
Building A StoryBrand
Donald Miller
The foundational book. It explains the 7-part StoryBrand framework and why clear messaging is the most important thing you can work on. Read this first.
Marketing Made Simple
Donald Miller
A practical companion to Building A StoryBrand. This one shows you what to actually do -- a 5-step plan to build a marketing funnel that works.
Business Made Simple
Donald Miller
60 days of practical business training. If you want to sharpen how you think about leadership, operations, and growth, this one pays off fast.
How to Grow Your Small Business
Donald Miller
A six-step flight plan for small business owners. Covers messaging, marketing, product, and systems. A straight line from where you are to where you want to go.
Free Downloads
Guides from Guide MKTG
5 Marketing Mistakes
A 30-minute self-assessment to find out exactly where your marketing is falling short -- and what to fix first. Most business owners are shocked at what they find.
Get the Guide29 Proven Ways to Hire
A practical list of tactics for filling open positions faster. Covers job boards, social media, employee referrals, and a few things most companies haven't tried.
Get the GuideCourses
StoryBrand Training
Business Made Simple
On-Demand
Online courses built by Donald Miller's team. Work through the StoryBrand framework and other business fundamentals at your own pace. Good for owners and marketing team members alike.
StoryBrand Marketing Livestream
2-Day Interactive Event
A two-day live workshop where you build your BrandScript in real time with a certified StoryBrand Guide. One of the most efficient ways to get your messaging right.
Tools
What We Recommend
Writing and Copy
- Grammarly
- Hemingway
- Conversion.ai
Email Marketing
- ConvertKit
- Mailchimp
- CoSchedule Email Subject Line Tester
Design
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Stock
- Envato Elements
Want help putting these into practice?
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