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Paul Furiga President & Chief Storyteller

Paul Furiga is a career storyteller. From Cincinnati’s City Hall to the White House press room (all while carrying a notebook and eventually an editor’s red pen) over a two-decade life in journalism, through building a successful marketing agency in the next two decades, stories are always at the heart of his work. He’s the founder and Chief Storyteller at WordWrite.

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Thinking Like An Investor: The Path To Exponential Growth &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Thinking Like an Investor: The Path to Exponential Growth

Unlock the secret to transforming your business story into your greatest competitive advantage. If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or investor ready to elevate your company's narrative, this episode …

Unlock the secret to…

Unlock the secret to transforming your business story into your greatest competitive advantage. If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or investor ready to elevate your company's narrative, this episode reveals a powerful framework that can change the way you think about Growth, capital, and Legacy. Most successful entrepreneurs hit a critical moment: they've fought through years of risk and sacrifice, reaching a point where they've "won,” but many stumble here, making costly financial mistakes. Steve Walsh, President of Bison Equity Group, is a seasoned investor and business builder with 30 ye…

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Future-Proof Your Organization: The Rhythm Wave Framework &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Future-Proof Your Organization: The Rhythm Wave Framework

Most leadership advice misses the mark. In this episode of Storylines Live, Kevin Cover, President of Rhythm Wave Leadership, reveals the radical system that transforms managers into trust-building, s…

Most leadership advi…

Most leadership advice misses the mark. In this episode of Storylines Live, Kevin Cover, President of Rhythm Wave Leadership, reveals the radical system that transforms managers into trust-building, scalable leaders. If you're tired of heroics, empty motivation, and relying on individual effort, this episode exposes the six core laws of rhythm leadership that create sustainable success without Burnout. Kevin's 35 years in business across car dealerships, higher Education, and Franchise operations have taught him that leadership isn’t about heroics or quick wins. Instead, it’s about buildin…

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Before Your Next Crisis Hits, Watch This &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Before Your Next Crisis Hits, Watch This

Most companies overlook the critical role of storytelling in crisis response until it’s too late. In this episode, Chris Britton, General Manager and COO of RockDove Solutions, Inc., reveals how tec…

Most companies overl…

Most companies overlook the critical role of storytelling in crisis response until it’s too late. In this episode, Chris Britton, General Manager and COO of RockDove Solutions, Inc., reveals how Technology can turn your organization’s story into a powerful tool for resilience, helping you navigate chaos with confidence. When a crisis hits, your reputation, trust, and future are at stake. Chris shares how RockDove’s app, In Case of Crisis, transforms crisis planning into an interactive, real-time operation that minimizes silos, boosts response speed, and preserves your organization’s cr…

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Your Story Is Your Strategy (How To Inspire Your Team Into Action) &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Your Story Is Your Strategy (How to Inspire Your Team Into Action)

In this episode of Storylines Live, Vistage Chair Elize Giese shares how her international journey from South Africa to Pittsburgh shaped her deep understanding of human behavior and leadership across…

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In this episode of Storylines Live, Vistage Chair Elize Giese shares how her international journey from South Africa to Pittsburgh shaped her deep understanding of human behavior and leadership across cultures. She reveals the secret to unlocking innovative ideas: creating space for reflection, even in the busiest moments, and how a simple bike ride sparked a breakthrough during a pandemic launch. You'll discover: Why adapting your story and approach for different countries is key to business success, no matter what you sell. How shifting from a transactional to a relationship-focused …

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Your Crisis Plan Will Be Ineffective Without This &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Your Crisis Plan Will Be Ineffective Without This

Most organizations stumble into crises because they’re unprepared. But what if a simple, strategic plan could save your reputation when it matters most? In this episode of Storylines Live, Vendilli�…

Most organizations s…

Most organizations stumble into crises because they’re unprepared. But what if a simple, strategic plan could save your reputation when it matters most? In this episode of Storylines Live, Vendilli’s crisis Experts, Jeremy Church and Paul Furiga, reveal the secrets behind mastering pressure, delivering authentic messages, and training your team to respond with confidence. Imagine knowing exactly how to handle tough questions under fire, avoiding common pitfalls like rambling or appearing inauthentic on camera. Jeremy shares how body language, key message pyramids, and live-fire simulations…

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The Secret To Closing Deals (It'S Probably Not What You Think) &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
The Secret to Closing Deals (It's Probably Not What You Think)

Most sales are won, or lost, before you even say the first word. Jorge Chavez of Topaz Sales Consulting reveals why the real key to closing deals isn’t what you say, but how you build trust through …

Most sales are won, …

Most sales are won, or lost, before you even say the first word. Jorge Chavez of Topaz Sales Consulting reveals why the real key to closing deals isn’t what you say, but how you build trust through storytelling. Instead of focusing on hard pitches or high-pressure tactics; Jorge prioritizes creating authentic Relationships that lead clients to buy because they trust you and see their pain being understood. In this episode of Storylines Live, Jorge breaks down the counterintuitive concept that sales is rooted in relationships, and explains how to shift from transactional to transformational c…

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The Decision Science Framework Every Leader Needs &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
The Decision Science Framework Every Leader Needs

Most companies overlook the secret ingredient that can transform their decision-making and leadership: understanding the diverse minds in the room. Kylee Ingram, Co-founder of Wizer, reveals how decis…

Most companies overl…

Most companies overlook the secret ingredient that can transform their decision-making and leadership: understanding the diverse minds in the room. Kylee Ingram, Co-founder of Wizer, reveals how decision science and cognitive diversity can slash errors by 30% and boost Innovation by 20%. In this episode of Storylines Live, she shares her extraordinary journey from sports television and documentaries to pioneering decision intelligence. You'll discover how Wizer’s innovative platform maps the unseen biases and decision styles that shape organizational success. Kylee breaks down her groundbrea…

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Utilizing Storytelling As The Ultimate Leadership Tool &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Utilizing Storytelling as the Ultimate Leadership Tool

In this episode of Storylines Live, Paul sits down with John Garassi, President and Founder of Ci2 Advisors, to explore the significance of storytelling in business. John shares his unique journey fro…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Storylines Live, Paul sits down with John Garassi, President and Founder of Ci2 Advisors, to explore the significance of storytelling in business. John shares his unique journey from military service to business leadership, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and the role of storytelling in inspiring teams and driving transformation. The conversation delves into the use of AI in enhancing storytelling practices and the impact of personal connections in business success. John also discusses his passion for mentorship and helping individuals grow through stor…

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Avoiding Pod Fade: Planning And Direction In Podcasting &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Avoiding Pod Fade: Planning and Direction in Podcasting

In this episode of Storylines Live, we welcome Josh Troche, Owner of Pedal Stomper Productions, a company that helps businesses and leaders of all types get their stories out in a way that creates gre…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Storylines Live, we welcome Josh Troche, Owner of Pedal Stomper Productions, a company that helps businesses and leaders of all types get their stories out in a way that creates great results. Josh is a video and audio podcasting expert and a business podcasting professor. He shares his best podcasting tips, emerging trends, why he thinks your CEO needs an internal podcast and the power of partnerships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Embracing Difficulty: What Storytelling Taught A U.s. Army Veteran Turned Marketer &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Embracing Difficulty: What Storytelling Taught a U.S. Army Veteran Turned Marketer

In this episode of Storylines Live, we're honored to feature Perry Rearick, podcast host and former senior director of publishing at Life Science Connect. Perry is a U.S. Army veteran with a career th…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Storylines Live, we're honored to feature Perry Rearick, podcast host and former senior director of publishing at Life Science Connect. Perry is a U.S. Army veteran with a career that spanned more than 28 years, serving in roles from the Middle East to the Pentagon. Perry established Mungadai Consulting, an agency that helps develop and execute content marketing strategies for a variety of B2B and B2C businesses, in large part because of what he learned about the power of storytelling in his many challenging government roles. He discusses his career path, including the criti…

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Profitable Growth Through Story And Strategy With Jon Morris &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Profitable Growth Through Story and Strategy with Jon Morris

Jon Morris, Founder & CEO of Fiscal Advocate Inc., has spent decades as business leader in both the marketing and financial spaces. After growing his own marketing agency into one of the largest i…

Jon Morris, Founder …

Jon Morris, Founder & CEO of Fiscal Advocate Inc., has spent decades as business leader in both the marketing and financial spaces. After growing his own marketing agency into one of the largest in the world, Jon transitioned into the financial industry to help people run better organizations and produce better results. In this episode, Jon and Paul discuss how data and numbers can help tell company stories, the importance of spending Money on sales and marketing to grow faster, and how to serve customers more profitably. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chapters With Paul: Brand Storytelling &Raquo; E1299026Acaa33E64347550B15F5670D
Chapters with Paul: Brand Storytelling

Paul Furiga, our Chief Storyteller, and Tara, our Content Manager, are back in the studio to dive into the powerful connection between storytelling and brand building. In this episode, they explore ho…

Paul Furiga, our Chi…

Paul Furiga, our Chief Storyteller, and Tara, our Content Manager, are back in the studio to dive into the powerful connection between storytelling and brand building. In this episode, they explore how stories shape the way audiences perceive and connect with a company, share practical strategies for weaving storytelling into your marketing efforts, and unpack the psychology behind why storytelling resonates so strongly with people, driving loyalty and long-term impact. They also highlight some of the most memorable storytelling campaigns from brands like Apple and Coca-Cola, and examine what …

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