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> <channel><title>theideamechanic &#187; storytellers</title> <atom:link href="http://theideamechanic.com/tag/storytellers/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://theideamechanic.com</link> <description>I help people sell</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:20:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Jimmy Buffett and Social Media</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/jimmy-buffett-and-social-media/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/jimmy-buffett-and-social-media/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:30:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jimmy Buffett]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <guid
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class="post_image_link" href="http://theideamechanic.com/jimmy-buffett-and-social-media/" title="Permanent link to Jimmy Buffett and Social Media"><img
class="thumb alignleft" src="http://theideamechanic.com/wp-content/themes/thesis/lib/scripts/thumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Ftheideamechanic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fjimmy-buffett.jpg&amp;w=66&amp;h=66&amp;zc=1&amp;q=100" width="66" height="66" alt="Thumbnail image for Jimmy Buffett and Social Media" /></a></p><p>Last night at Walnut Creek I heard what I thought was Jimmy Buffett's best concert ever. I've bought enough of his music, books, and gone to enough of his concerts over the years to fund at least one of his expeditions. He is the master in finding a story, living it, and then sharing it with others.</p><p>So reminiscing back to the concert got me to thinking about how much social media and Jimmy Buffett have in common ...</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://theideamechanic.com/jimmy-buffett-and-social-media/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Got an idea? Write for theideamechanic!</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/write-for-theideamechanic/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/write-for-theideamechanic/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:31:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reference]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[guest author]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <guid
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class="thumb alignleft" src="http://theideamechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/buddy-arms-up-small-thumb.gif" width="66" height="66" alt="Write for theideamechanic" /></a></p><p>Writing for the ideamechanic is a great opportunity to give back.</p><p>You can help others learn from the lessons you've learned, become inspired from your success stories, or grow their skills by sharing tips and techniques that have made you a master craftsman in your trade.</p><p>When you help others, you never know how big a difference you may have in their business or their life. ...</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://theideamechanic.com/write-for-theideamechanic/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>National Storytelling Festival</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/attend-the-2011-national-storytelling-festival/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/attend-the-2011-national-storytelling-festival/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[What's Cool]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[festivals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://theideamechanic.com/?p=3232</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The <a
title="Wikipedia – National Storytelling Festival" href="http://www.storytellingcenter.net/events/national-storytelling-festival/" target="_blank">National Storytelling Festival</a> is October 7-9, 2011 in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Started in <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Storytelling_Festival" title="National Storytelling Festival in Wikipedia" target="_blank">1973</a>, it has become an internationally recognized festival.</p><p>Hear tales unfold beneath big tents and nighttime stars from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. One festival, three days, and a world of stories guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and ponder the impossible!</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://theideamechanic.com/attend-the-2011-national-storytelling-festival/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tell Your Story</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/tell-your-story/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/tell-your-story/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[success stories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toolbox]]></category> <guid
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class="thumb alignleft" src="http://theideamechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/buddy-story-thumb.jpg" width="66" height="66" alt="Thumbnail image for Tell Your Story" /></a></p>Every buyer wants to hear your story. Your story is unique. It should be informative, entertaining, maybe even inspirational.
Your buyer needs to know: <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">who</span> are you, <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">what</span> are you selling, <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">when</span> can they have it, <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">where</span> can they get it, <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">why</span> is it better than the competition, <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">how</span> does it solve their problem, and <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">how much</span> does it cost?]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://theideamechanic.com/tell-your-story/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to write for theideamechanic</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/how-to-write-for-theideamechanic/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/how-to-write-for-theideamechanic/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:29:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reference]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[guest author]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <guid
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You want to share your ideas and help others learn better ways to sell their product, service, or point of view. Good for you!
If you've read the <a
href="/write-for-theideamechanic/" target="_blank">introductory article</a>, then this article gives you more details on how to build a thought-provoking, informative story.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://theideamechanic.com/how-to-write-for-theideamechanic/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Attend the Third Coast FilmLess Festival</title><link>http://theideamechanic.com/third-coast-filmless-festival/</link> <comments>http://theideamechanic.com/third-coast-filmless-festival/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Doug Foster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[What's Cool]]></category> <category><![CDATA[storytellers]]></category> <guid
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