Story Business

Why Stories Rule the World and How They Can Reinvent Your Business

De: Gavin McMahon

Narrado por: Gavin McMahon

Stories move people—and people move business.

In Story Business, Gavin McMahon takes you on a journey from ancient cave paintings to billion-dollar tech unicorns, revealing how storytelling is a powerful—and undervalued—tool for driving business success. Drawing on vivid examples of the rise and fall of real-world companies, McMahon exposes a timeless truth: It’s not the best ideas that win, but the best-packaged ideas.

From shaping strategy and launching products to leading teams and building culture, McMahon shows that storytelling isn’t just a marketing tool or a way to dress up facts—it’s a force that transforms ideas into catalysts people can see, feel, and rally behind. In this book, you’ll explore six essential genres of business storytelling—value, product, brand, sales, leadership, and culture—each with practical tools to help you connect, persuade, and inspire. You’ll learn how to shape a compelling hook, turn numbers into narratives, and rally teams around a shared vision.

If you’ve ever tried to spark change or rally a team—only to be met with blank stares—this book is for you. It’s about breaking through using the same skill humans have relied on for tens of thousands of years: telling a better story. With his signature straight talk, Gavin McMahon cuts through corporate jargon to reveal the fundamental truths of storytelling. Minute by minute, Story Business will teach you how to captivate, persuade, and lead—all by telling stories that stick.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Gavin McMahon (P)2025 Gavin McMahon

A New Lens on Leadership

It reframes business growth through the lens of narrative in a way that feels fresh and powerful. This book reveals how great leaders use story to inspire teams and customers alike. It gave me a whole new perspective on influence and culture-building.

Transformational and Insightful

This book changed the way I approach marketing and leadership. Story Business breaks down the art and strategy of storytelling in a way that feels both inspiring and practical.

Storytelling Creatures

"We are not rational creatures who occasionally tell stories, but storytelling creatures who occasionally act rationally." Gavin takes years of complex study and experience and delivers concise and practical steps everyone can use. I love the examples of simple language storytelling bridging the gap from strategy to execution.

Inspiring and Actionable Audiobook!!!

If you're building a startup or growing a brand, this book is invaluable. It’s about sustainable growth rooted in purpose and clarity. The storytelling framework here is a long-term advantage in any industry.

A Fresh Take on Business Growth

The real-world examples make the lessons stick. It’s both strategic and deeply human. It goes beyond traditional marketing advice and dives into what truly drives attention and loyalty — great stories.