Just created a new framework for you. Watch this video and get the framework inside the library. Why do stories work better than facts and credentials for coaches and consultants? Stories work because they bypass logical resistance and create emotional connection. When you share credentials, prospects think about cost and competition. When you tell a story about helping someone just like them, they think about transformation and possibility. Here's the psychology: Stories create trust through vulnerability. When you share a failure story, prospects think "This person gets it—they've been where I am." Facts and credentials can make you sound expensive or intimidating. Stories stick when facts don't. Six months after your sales call, prospects won't remember your methodology or pricing. They'll remember the story about how you helped the overwhelmed CEO finally get home for dinner with his kids. Stories differentiate when everyone else sounds the same. Your competitors can copy your frameworks and undercut your prices. They can't steal your stories because they didn't live them. The coaches building 7-figure practices all understand this: people don't buy services, they buy better versions of their future selves. Stories help them see that transformation clearly. https://joeapfelbaum.substack.com/p/how-to-create-a-story-bank-for-your What exactly is a "Story Bank" and why do I need one? A Story Bank is like a CRM for your experiences—a systematic way to capture, organize, and deploy your stories for marketing. Think of it as your content arsenal. Most coaches have incredible stories locked in their heads but can't access them when they need content. They sit down to write a LinkedIn post and their mind goes blank. A Story Bank solves this by creating a searchable database of your experiences. Here's what goes in your Story Bank: - Origin stories (how you started, why you do what you do) - Failure stories (mistakes and lessons learned) - Client success stories (transformations you've facilitated) - Values stories (times you made principled decisions) - Behind-the-scenes stories (the real, unfiltered truth) - Vision stories (where you're headed and why it matters)

Substack has emerged as a powerhouse platform for creators in 2025, blending newsletter publishing, community building, and monetization in a way that's attracting millions of users and significant investment. With rapid user growth, new features, and proven revenue potential, it's an ideal time to create and activate a Substack publication. Below, I'll break down the key reasons, backed by the latest stats, news, growth trends, and features. Follow me on substack please, need 10 followers to be able to go LIVE.. I want to master the platform and make a tutorial. I just opened an account. joeapfelbaum.substack.com 1. Explosive Growth and User Base Substack is experiencing unprecedented expansion, making it a fertile ground for new creators to tap into a large, engaged audience. - As of early 2025, Substack has surpassed 5 million paid subscriptions, a jump from 4 million in November 2024. This represents over 25% growth in just a few months. - The platform added 1 million paying subscribers in late 2024 and Q1 2025, pushing toward 6 million total. - Total active subscribers (free and paid) number in the tens of millions, creating a vibrant ecosystem where new publications can be discovered easily. - Creator success stories highlight this: One newsletter grew to 65,000 subscribers and $400,000 in annual revenue in under two years without ads. Another financial newsletter became the fastest-growing in its category, reaching 41,000 subscribers. - Retention is strong; one creator reported 91% retention after 90 days post-launch. - Analysis of 75,000 newsletters shows that consistent posting and quality content drive paid conversions, with top performers seeing steady S-curve or linear growth. This growth momentum rewards active creators: Publications with high engagement (e.g., open rates, clicks, referrals) get algorithmically boosted, appearing in other users' timelines for organic discovery. 2. Recent News and Market Position

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