Stories Sell

Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand

By: Matthew Dicks, Masha Cresalia - foreword

Narrated by: Matthew Dicks

• Shows people in business how to get their message across without relying on cookie-cutter presentations or stodgy case studies
• The author is the all-time record holder for most victories in the Moth StorySLAM competition, and his previous book on storytelling (Storyworthy) has sold more than 52,000 copies to date
• Matthew Dicks has spent ten years consulting with individual clients and organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies
• An internationally bestselling novelist, Dicks has also published work in Reader’s Digest, Slate, Parents magazine, the Huffington Post, and the Christian Science Monitor

©2024 Matthew Dicks and Masha Cresalia (P)2024 New World Library

Critic reviews

“Matt Dicks is an incredible coach with a truly unique knack for engaging any audience through strategic storytelling.”—Ania Smith, CEO of Taskrabbit

“Business relationships depend on communication and connection, and nothing is more equipped to facilitate those bonds than storytelling. . . . By utilizing storytelling in your business, you, too, can build a timeless legacy and lifelong friendships.”—Alykhan Rehmatullah, cofounder and CEO of Kalpa

“This is your opportunity to learn the art of storytelling from a master craftsperson. . . . It’s your chance to be mentored by Matt and learn how to outsell all your peers using stories alone. Most importantly, this book will help you learn how to think in story, a skill that will separate you from the pack and make people pay attention.”—from the foreword by Masha Cresalia, founder of Product Narrative Consulting

If you read “Storyworthy”, then this book is 90% repetitions

It is unfortunate that I read storyworthy book before this one. I got really bored after a couple of chapters because I know all the stories. So if you’re at storyworthy by the same author, don’t get this one.

Refreshing, engaging, practical

Thank you for sharing your story and breaking down the thought process that fuels engaging stories and performances. Thank you for sharing these tools and for making homework fun again

Great advice but almost identical to Storyworthy

Overall I really love the storytelling advice Matthew Dicks has to offer. However, this book had many parts that were nearly identical to his other book, Storyworthy. Rather than tips for storytelling in business, much of the book was stories from his life that made a point. Still worth reading if you haven’t read Storyworthy. Thanks!

Must read for Marketers

Think you are “storytelling” in your marketing? Think again. Matthew Dicks explains what real storytelling is, why it is effective, and why most marketers are not doing it. Dicks then gives you a straightforward approach of how to do it-well.

A Game-Changer for Even the Seasoned Pro

As a Speaker and Speaker Coach with over 15 years of experience, I didn’t think a book could fundamentally shift my perspective on the craft—but Stories Sell has done exactly that. I approached this book with an open mind, ready to learn, and I am so incredibly glad I did.

For years, I’ve relied on my specific "maths concepts" to structure my message. However, Matthew’s insights have revolutionized my approach, teaching me that I have a lifetime of rich, impactful stories to share that transcend any single formula. It has completely changed the way I view the art of communication.

My only regret is that I didn’t have this book in my hands when I first started my speaking career. Whether you are just stepping onto the stage or have been coaching for decades, you won’t regret getting this book. It is a masterclass in finding your true voice.