FOUR-WEEK STORY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Your real story is your competitive advantage. Stop hiding it.
Most founders and creators have a powerful human story. But they hide the messy parts, so they blend in instead of stand out. In four weeks, we’ll unearth your authentic story and turn it into your actual positioning.
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45–75 seconds from Chris: what this is, who it helps, and why your real story changes the business.
Built for founders who know there’s more truth in the story than the pitch.
01 Four private calls
02 New positioning statement
03 Scripts and concepts ready to use
04 Full credit toward future production
4 weeks / $1,000
Designed as the bridge between knowing your story matters and knowing exactly how to say it.
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THE PROBLEM
The problem most founders face
You know your work matters. You know you’ve built something real and your clients trust you. But when you try to talk about yourself, it sounds generic. It sounds like every other founder’s pitch.
Here’s why: you’re telling your company story — features, benefits, transformation provided. All of it polished and corporate.
But your actual superpower isn’t your company. It’s your story: the path that led you here, the risks you took, the moments you almost quit, and the times you were terrified and did it anyway.
That’s what reaches people. That’s what makes them choose you.
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WHAT THIS COSTS YOU
When your story stays hidden, three things happen
You sound like everyone else.
Your positioning blends into the noise. Prospects scroll past because the message feels polished but interchangeable.
You don’t attract the right people.
The people who would most benefit from working with you never know you exist. Meanwhile, you compete on price with people who sound just like you.
You leave money on the table.
Founders who share their authentic story build authority faster, attract premium clients, and don’t have to hustle as hard.
WE KNOW THIS WORKS
The interviews that get shared are the honest ones
We’ve spent years interviewing founders, creators, and business leaders for the Purpose Power podcast. The stories that reach people are rarely the cleanest ones.
The founder who talks about hitting rock bottom before her breakthrough. The creator who admits he talked his way into his first big opportunity before he felt ready. The leader who shares the fear underneath the confidence.
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THE OFFER
Four weeks. Four calls. One authentic story.
CALL 1 · 60 MIN
Deep Origin Story
You tell me how you got here: the critical moments, the pivots, the linear wins, and the School of Hard Knocks turns. I record and transcribe everything.
CALL 2 · 60 MIN
The Honest Reckoning
We dig into the moments you usually keep hidden: the fear, the financial corners, the times you lacked confidence, and the moments you considered quitting.
CALL 3 · 60 MIN
Your Story From the Outside
I present back what I’ve heard: the arc, the journey, the turning points. Together we shape your human-centered positioning statement and elevator pitch.
CALL 4 · 60 MIN
Scripts & Permission
You walk away with video scripts, concepts, and most importantly: permission to be human and honest in how you show up.
Origin
Reckoning
Reflection
Permission
YOU WALK AWAY WITH
This is not a theory session. You leave with language, scripts, and a sharper way to explain why your work matters.
Full transcription of your story
New human-centered positioning statement
New elevator pitch about you, not just your company
2–3 video scripts ready to film or share
Clarity and permission to show up as your real self
Bonus: If you work with Purpose Power Studios to film your story professionally later, we credit the full $1,000 toward production.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you decide if this is for you
Is this therapy or coaching?
It’s neither. It’s story development. We’re not trying to fix you. We’re helping you see your own story clearly so you can share it authentically.
Do I need to be a good storyteller?
No. Most of the best stories come from people who’ve never thought of themselves as storytellers. You just need to be honest.
What if I’m not ready to put my story out there?
That’s okay. Some people use this to get clarity for themselves first. Others use it as a bridge to a full Purpose Power Studios production.
I don’t have a dramatic story. Will this still work?
Yes. The most powerful stories aren’t always dramatic. They’re honest. The founder who built slowly and steadily has just as powerful a story as the one who pivoted five times.
APPLY NOW
Ready to stop hiding and start being heard?
This isn’t for everyone. We’re looking for founders and creators who are ready to get vulnerable, see themselves clearly, and use their story as their positioning. Answer the questions and we’ll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a brief fit conversation.
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Your answers are not public-facing. This opens a private application so you can share the honest parts without feeling like they’re sitting out on the page.
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