https://simplecast.com Portnoy Media Lab Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab is a podcast for makers and marketers trying to turn real creative work into communication that actually connects. Through honest conversations with writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative leaders—and occasional solo episodes from Dan—the show explores how meaningful work gets made, how it breaks, and how it survives the marketing process. No hype. No busywork. Just field-tested thinking for people chasing meaning and impact. © 2018-2026 Sky Lantern Books, LLC. en-us Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:35:42 +0000 http://www.portnoymedia.com Portnoy Media Lab https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0e9b52ba-5626-4c0a-8922-90a700aed48a/e06612b0-e955-4a9b-8117-1ac440b53db3/3000x3000/portnoymedialablogo.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.portnoymedia.com episodic Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab is a podcast for makers and marketers trying to turn real creative work into communication that actually connects. Through honest conversations with writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative leaders—and occasional solo episodes from Dan—the show explores how meaningful work gets made, how it breaks, and how it survives the marketing process. No hype. No busywork. Just field-tested thinking for people chasing meaning and impact. Dan Portnoy true https://feeds.simplecast.com/qCUnq5Fp creativity, storytelling, build break, build/break, break, creative process, filmmaking, success, producing, entrepreneurship, screenwriting, failure, tv, career stories, movies, writing, interviews, production, creators, industry insights, author, animation, build, behind the scenes Dan Portnoy dan@portnoymedia.com 36570c43-76a9-478d-a34c-b98ffdc487b9 Story is the Strategy Story isn't something you add at the end of your marketing process. It's the structure that makes your message work in the first place.

In Episode 4, Dan Portnoy breaks down what story actually is at its most fundamental level — not long-form content, not guilt-trip videos with soft music — but a three-part structure that your audience's brain is already wired to follow: Want → Obstacle → Change.

In this episode you'll learn:

  • Why most marketing fails (it's skipping one of the three story elements)
  • How your brain processes narrative differently than information — and why that matters for every campaign you run
  • The difference between alignment (your North Star) and amplification (your story) — and why you need both
  • The three-question test you can run on any post, pitch, email, or campaign to find out if it's actually ready
  • Why nonprofits especially need to understand the exchange happening in every donor relationship

If you can answer all three questions clearly, you have the architecture for a story. If you can't, the piece isn't done yet.

The Three-Question Test:

  1. What does my audience want? (Not what you want to tell them)
  2. What's in the way? (The real obstacle — fear, confusion, bad past experience)
  3. What changes if they engage with you? (A shift, not a feature list)

Resources mentioned:

  • Story frameworks on the Portnoy Media Lab YouTube channel
  • The Nonprofit Narrative by Dan Portnoy
  • Questions or stuck? Email Dan: dan@portnoymedia.com
     

 

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Story isn't something you add at the end of your marketing process. It's the structure that makes your message work in the first place.

In Episode 4, Dan Portnoy breaks down what story actually is at its most fundamental level — not long-form content, not guilt-trip videos with soft music — but a three-part structure that your audience's brain is already wired to follow: Want → Obstacle → Change.

In this episode you'll learn:

  • Why most marketing fails (it's skipping one of the three story elements)
  • How your brain processes narrative differently than information — and why that matters for every campaign you run
  • The difference between alignment (your North Star) and amplification (your story) — and why you need both
  • The three-question test you can run on any post, pitch, email, or campaign to find out if it's actually ready
  • Why nonprofits especially need to understand the exchange happening in every donor relationship

If you can answer all three questions clearly, you have the architecture for a story. If you can't, the piece isn't done yet.

The Three-Question Test:

  1. What does my audience want? (Not what you want to tell them)
  2. What's in the way? (The real obstacle — fear, confusion, bad past experience)
  3. What changes if they engage with you? (A shift, not a feature list)

Resources mentioned:

  • Story frameworks on the Portnoy Media Lab YouTube channel
  • The Nonprofit Narrative by Dan Portnoy
  • Questions or stuck? Email Dan: dan@portnoymedia.com
     

 

www.danportnoy.substack.com
www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

www.DanPortnoy.com

 

]]> Story is the Strategy Dan Portnoy 00:15:17 Most marketing teams treat story as the finishing touch — something you add when the real work is done. Dan Portnoy flips that. In this episode, he makes the case that story isn't a presentation layer, it's the strategic framework that determines whether your message lands or gets lost. Drawing on two decades of work across nonprofit and for-profit campaigns, Dan breaks down the three-part structure at the core of every effective story — want, obstacle, change — and introduces a practical three-question test you can run on any piece of content before you publish it. This is the episode that ties together everything from the first three episodes: the North Star, the signal, and the clarity. Story is what makes all of it move. Most marketing teams treat story as the finishing touch — something you add when the real work is done. Dan Portnoy flips that. In this episode, he makes the case that story isn't a presentation layer, it's the strategic framework that determines whether your message lands or gets lost. Drawing on two decades of work across nonprofit and for-profit campaigns, Dan breaks down the three-part structure at the core of every effective story — want, obstacle, change — and introduces a practical three-question test you can run on any piece of content before you publish it. This is the episode that ties together everything from the first three episodes: the North Star, the signal, and the clarity. Story is what makes all of it move. creative strategy, story structure, story strategy, emotional marketing, narrative structure, marketing frameworks, marketing podcast, story is strategy, storytelling for business, marketing clarity, content strategy, north star framework, marketing strategy, content marketing, brand storytelling, why marketing fails, story framework, marketing that works, portnoy media lab, marketing for nonprofits, story-driven marketing, want obstacle change, audience engagement, nonprofit marketing, robert mckee true full 4 2 87f179b2-bf14-458e-b6c9-e30b49337389 Before You Post Anything, Answer This Question Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Before You Post Anything, Answer This Question Dan Portnoy 00:11:57 In today's fast-paced business environment, defining success is crucial for any marketing strategy to yield the desired results. Many teams focus on developing a growth strategy that emphasizes marketing tactics and ROI, but often overlook a critical question that can make or break their marketing planning efforts. To achieve compounding growth and sustainable marketing, it's essential to have a clear marketing framework that guides your team's marketing focus and helps you avoid common marketing mistakes. By understanding what defines success for your business and establishing a well-structured marketing framework, you can create a strategic marketing approach that drives business growth and ensures a strong marketing ROI. In this video, we'll explore the often-missed question that can transform your marketing goals and help you develop a more effective marketing strategy. In today's fast-paced business environment, defining success is crucial for any marketing strategy to yield the desired results. Many teams focus on developing a growth strategy that emphasizes marketing tactics and ROI, but often overlook a critical question that can make or break their marketing planning efforts. To achieve compounding growth and sustainable marketing, it's essential to have a clear marketing framework that guides your team's marketing focus and helps you avoid common marketing mistakes. By understanding what defines success for your business and establishing a well-structured marketing framework, you can create a strategic marketing approach that drives business growth and ensures a strong marketing ROI. In this video, we'll explore the often-missed question that can transform your marketing goals and help you develop a more effective marketing strategy. upstream decisions, marketing for mission driven organizations, stop wasting marketing effort, core4 framework, compounding growth strategy, content planning framework, marketing clarity, business decision making, leadership and marketing, content strategy, marketing strategy, marketing fundamentals, marketing systems, why marketing fails, content that converts, how to build authority online, marketing for nonprofits, defining success in marketing, decision making in business, build marketing momentum true full 3 2 a7c4bd24-f1ff-475b-9e73-68f96e8293e9 Most Marketing Advice Is Noise Key Ideas

Most marketing advice conflicts because it’s designed to sell products, not solve your problem

Strategy defines the goal; tactics support it—not the other way around

Algorithms change constantly; your story is the only stable asset

There are no shortcuts—momentum comes from sustained effort

Constantly switching tactics creates opportunity cost, morale loss, and confusion

 

Practical Takeaways

Define a clear outcome before choosing platforms or tactics

Commit to one direction for at least 90 days (six months is better)

Treat your brand as the mentor, not the hero

Focus on relationship-building, not follower counts

Consistency beats cleverness

 

Referenced Resources

Storytelling training (linked in-video)

Fix Your Funnel Fast – Leak Funnel Tool ($17)

Available at: https://portnoymedia.com/resources

 

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www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Key Ideas

Most marketing advice conflicts because it’s designed to sell products, not solve your problem

Strategy defines the goal; tactics support it—not the other way around

Algorithms change constantly; your story is the only stable asset

There are no shortcuts—momentum comes from sustained effort

Constantly switching tactics creates opportunity cost, morale loss, and confusion

 

Practical Takeaways

Define a clear outcome before choosing platforms or tactics

Commit to one direction for at least 90 days (six months is better)

Treat your brand as the mentor, not the hero

Focus on relationship-building, not follower counts

Consistency beats cleverness

 

Referenced Resources

Storytelling training (linked in-video)

Fix Your Funnel Fast – Leak Funnel Tool ($17)

Available at: https://portnoymedia.com/resources

 

www.danportnoy.substack.com
www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

www.DanPortnoy.com

 

]]> Most Marketing Advice Is Noise Dan Portnoy 00:19:33 Most marketing advice is noise—and chasing the latest tactic often makes things worse. In this episode of Portnoy Media Lab, Dan Portnoy breaks down why guru-driven marketing fails, how strategy should lead tactics, and why your story—not the algorithm—should drive growth. Dan unpacks five core problems with modern marketing advice: conflicting inputs, tactic-first thinking, false shortcuts, algorithm chasing, and the hidden cost of constant pivots. He argues for committing to a clear direction, treating your brand as a guide rather than a pitchman, and building momentum through consistency instead of hacks. This episode is a reset for business owners and nonprofit leaders who feel overwhelmed, skeptical, and tired of starting over. Most marketing advice is noise—and chasing the latest tactic often makes things worse. In this episode of Portnoy Media Lab, Dan Portnoy breaks down why guru-driven marketing fails, how strategy should lead tactics, and why your story—not the algorithm—should drive growth. Dan unpacks five core problems with modern marketing advice: conflicting inputs, tactic-first thinking, false shortcuts, algorithm chasing, and the hidden cost of constant pivots. He argues for committing to a clear direction, treating your brand as a guide rather than a pitchman, and building momentum through consistency instead of hacks. This episode is a reset for business owners and nonprofit leaders who feel overwhelmed, skeptical, and tired of starting over. storytelling in marketing, business storytelling, marketing consistency, content strategy, marketing noise, marketing strategy, marketing gurus, algorithm changes social media, small business marketing, social media strategy, digital marketing advice, brand storytelling, marketing systems, signal vs noise marketing, nonprofit fundraising marketing, marketing skepticism, relationship-based marketing, nonprofit marketing, marketing without hacks true full 2 2 c2750136-63ed-4f73-b232-4d7e9e237cca The Trap That’s Killing Your Team’s Creativity Episode Notes:

  • This is Episode 1 of the Portnoy Media Lab Podcast
  • New episodes explore clarity, systems, and creative work that actually moves the needle
  • Resources and tools mentioned are available at danportnoy.com/resources
  • Blog posts publish Tuesdays; personal reflections on Substack publish Thursdays

 

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Episode Notes:

  • This is Episode 1 of the Portnoy Media Lab Podcast
  • New episodes explore clarity, systems, and creative work that actually moves the needle
  • Resources and tools mentioned are available at danportnoy.com/resources
  • Blog posts publish Tuesdays; personal reflections on Substack publish Thursdays

 

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www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

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]]> The Trap That’s Killing Your Team’s Creativity Dan Portnoy 00:26:33 Most teams don’t lack creativity—they’re overwhelmed by motion without progress. In this opening episode of the Portnoy Media Lab Podcast, Dan Portnoy explores the “busywork trap”: how constant activity quietly replaces thinking, why being busy feels productive, and what that costs teams over time. Drawing on decades of experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and creative teams, Dan reframes productivity as effectiveness—and introduces the idea of coherence as the real alternative to busywork. This episode sets the foundation for the series, naming the problem before offering fixes, and inviting leaders to slow down long enough to think clearly again. Most teams don’t lack creativity—they’re overwhelmed by motion without progress. In this opening episode of the Portnoy Media Lab Podcast, Dan Portnoy explores the “busywork trap”: how constant activity quietly replaces thinking, why being busy feels productive, and what that costs teams over time. Drawing on decades of experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and creative teams, Dan reframes productivity as effectiveness—and introduces the idea of coherence as the real alternative to busywork. This episode sets the foundation for the series, naming the problem before offering fixes, and inviting leaders to slow down long enough to think clearly again. organizational clarity, nonprofit leadership, productivity myths, communication clarity, coherence, content strategy, marketing noise, team burnout, marketing strategy, effectiveness, creative leadership, busywork, creativity, work culture true full 1 2 9c9d560b-60b5-44ce-b71f-87f2ebb5c4e7 Trailer — Portnoy Media Lab Podcast Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Trailer — Portnoy Media Lab Podcast Dan Portnoy 00:01:06 The Portnoy Media Lab Podcast is for makers and marketers trying to turn real creative work into communication that actually connects. Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, the show features honest conversations with writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative leaders—along with occasional solo episodes unpacking the communication and strategy problems that keep teams stuck. No hype. No busywork. Just field-tested thinking for people chasing meaning and impact. New episodes every Wednesday. The Portnoy Media Lab Podcast is for makers and marketers trying to turn real creative work into communication that actually connects. Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, the show features honest conversations with writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative leaders—along with occasional solo episodes unpacking the communication and strategy problems that keep teams stuck. No hype. No busywork. Just field-tested thinking for people chasing meaning and impact. New episodes every Wednesday. creative strategy, decision making, messaging strategy, purpose driven brands, signal over noise, marketing podcast, marketing clarity, creative podcast, content strategy, creative workflow, creative leadership, communication strategy, avoiding busywork, ethical marketing, brand storytelling, marketing systems, strategic thinking, audience engagement, creative process, nonprofit marketing, storytelling podcast, makers and marketers true trailer 2 ec04721a-b157-45fb-b695-befddd45628b The Core of Strategic Planning: Where Are We Now?
  • Introduction: Reflecting on last week's episode and transitioning to the present.
  • Assessing Your Current Position:
    • Checking in with yourself and your morale.
    • Identifying areas of dissatisfaction and improvement.
    • Aligning with mission statements and values.
    • Gathering feedback from colleagues.
  • Celebrating Small Wins:
    • Recognizing everyday achievements to build morale.
    • Encouraging teams to acknowledge progress.
  • Identifying Current Challenges:
    • Understanding obstacles and external factors.
    • Controlling what can be managed now.
  • Staying Present:
    • Avoiding the rush to future goals.
    • Evaluating systems and ensuring they align with goals.
  • Closing Thoughts:
    • Encouragement to be kind to oneself.
    • A preview of next week's focus: planning for the future.
    • Call to action: subscribe, like, and leave a review.

    • www.danportnoy.substack.com
    www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

    www.DanPortnoy.com

     

    ]]>     Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com
  • Introduction: Reflecting on last week's episode and transitioning to the present.
  • Assessing Your Current Position:
    • Checking in with yourself and your morale.
    • Identifying areas of dissatisfaction and improvement.
    • Aligning with mission statements and values.
    • Gathering feedback from colleagues.
  • Celebrating Small Wins:
    • Recognizing everyday achievements to build morale.
    • Encouraging teams to acknowledge progress.
  • Identifying Current Challenges:
    • Understanding obstacles and external factors.
    • Controlling what can be managed now.
  • Staying Present:
    • Avoiding the rush to future goals.
    • Evaluating systems and ensuring they align with goals.
  • Closing Thoughts:
    • Encouragement to be kind to oneself.
    • A preview of next week's focus: planning for the future.
    • Call to action: subscribe, like, and leave a review.

    • www.danportnoy.substack.com
    www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

    www.DanPortnoy.com

     

    ]]>     The Core of Strategic Planning: Where Are We Now? Dan Portnoy 00:07:55 In this episode of The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast, Dan focuses on where we are now, emphasizing the importance of assessing our current position. He discusses checking in with oneself, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring alignment with goals and values. Dan shares insights on gathering feedback from team members, celebrating small wins, and addressing challenges head-on. He stresses the importance of staying present while planning for the future and encourages listeners to reflect, be mindful, and take actionable steps. In this episode of The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast, Dan focuses on where we are now, emphasizing the importance of assessing our current position. He discusses checking in with oneself, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring alignment with goals and values. Dan shares insights on gathering feedback from team members, celebrating small wins, and addressing challenges head-on. He stresses the importance of staying present while planning for the future and encourages listeners to reflect, be mindful, and take actionable steps. taking action, nonprofit leadership, team morale, overcoming challenges, self-reflection, mission alignment, productivity tips, goal setting, small wins, celebrating success, staying present, workplace communication, leadership growth, mindfulness, strategic planning, personal development true full 31 1     3520b77a-5ec1-4672-915a-dcdce99bc7f1 The Core of Strategic Planning: Building a Stronger Year Welcome to the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast, where we discuss marketing, storytelling, and systems to help your business or nonprofit thrive. In this episode, we cover:

    • The importance of taking your time with strategic planning.
    • How to reflect on the past year and set meaningful goals for the future.
    • Conducting a business audit to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Insights from the Ink + Volt planner to structure your planning process.
    • An introduction to the Portnoy Media 1-Day Intensive, a transformative day to solve key challenges.
    • The Portnoy Media Video Pitch Deck, showcasing how video storytelling can amplify your mission.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    www.danportnoy.substack.com
    www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

    www.DanPortnoy.com

     

    ]]>     Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Welcome to the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast, where we discuss marketing, storytelling, and systems to help your business or nonprofit thrive. In this episode, we cover:

    • The importance of taking your time with strategic planning.
    • How to reflect on the past year and set meaningful goals for the future.
    • Conducting a business audit to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Insights from the Ink + Volt planner to structure your planning process.
    • An introduction to the Portnoy Media 1-Day Intensive, a transformative day to solve key challenges.
    • The Portnoy Media Video Pitch Deck, showcasing how video storytelling can amplify your mission.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    www.danportnoy.substack.com
    www.PortnoyMedia.com/Blog

    www.DanPortnoy.com

     

    ]]>     The Core of Strategic Planning: Building a Stronger Year Dan Portnoy 00:19:25 In this episode, Dan Portnoy dives into strategic planning for the year, drawing from personal experience and tools like the Ink + Volt planner. Learn how to reflect on the past 12-18 months, conduct a business audit, and create a roadmap for success. Dan also introduces the Portnoy Media 1-Day Intensive and Video Pitch Deck as key resources for organizations looking to take action and tell impactful stories. In this episode, Dan Portnoy dives into strategic planning for the year, drawing from personal experience and tools like the Ink + Volt planner. Learn how to reflect on the past 12-18 months, conduct a business audit, and create a roadmap for success. Dan also introduces the Portnoy Media 1-Day Intensive and Video Pitch Deck as key resources for organizations looking to take action and tell impactful stories. marketing kpis, nonprofit strategy, video pitch deck, ink + volt planner, systems and solutions, nonprofit marketing tools, storytelling, creative marketing, video storytelling, business audit, portnoy media 1-day intensive, yearly goals, strategic planning true full 30 1     ec5fa286-9b3c-4d8c-95a7-8e9e8e527ab0 The Importance of Design with Ryan Portnoy Join me on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast as I chat with my brother, Ryan Portnoy, a design wizard who helps small nonprofits tell their stories through stunning design. We dive deep into the world of nonprofit design, sharing insights on how great design can enhance storytelling and drive engagement.

    👉 Episode Highlights:

    • Ryan’s journey and expertise in nonprofit design
    • The importance of design in storytelling
    • Practical tips for nonprofits to improve their visual communication
    • The concept of a website "realignment" vs. redesign

    🔗 Check out the full episode now

    Don't forget to visit Ryan’s website at thegoodstory.com for more on his amazing work!

    👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more insights on nonprofit storytelling and strategy!

    #NonprofitPodcast #NonprofitDesign #Storytelling #PodcastEpisode #DesignTips #NonprofitMarketing

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    ]]>     Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Join me on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast as I chat with my brother, Ryan Portnoy, a design wizard who helps small nonprofits tell their stories through stunning design. We dive deep into the world of nonprofit design, sharing insights on how great design can enhance storytelling and drive engagement.

    👉 Episode Highlights:

    • Ryan’s journey and expertise in nonprofit design
    • The importance of design in storytelling
    • Practical tips for nonprofits to improve their visual communication
    • The concept of a website "realignment" vs. redesign

    🔗 Check out the full episode now

    Don't forget to visit Ryan’s website at thegoodstory.com for more on his amazing work!

    👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more insights on nonprofit storytelling and strategy!

    #NonprofitPodcast #NonprofitDesign #Storytelling #PodcastEpisode #DesignTips #NonprofitMarketing

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    ]]>     The Importance of Design with Ryan Portnoy Dan Portnoy 00:46:46 Join me on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast as I chat with my brother, Ryan Portnoy, a design wizard who helps small nonprofits tell their stories through stunning design. We dive deep into the world of nonprofit design, sharing insights on how great design can enhance storytelling and drive engagement. Join me on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast as I chat with my brother, Ryan Portnoy, a design wizard who helps small nonprofits tell their stories through stunning design. We dive deep into the world of nonprofit design, sharing insights on how great design can enhance storytelling and drive engagement. podcast episode, website realignment, nonprofit narrative podcast, nonprofit design, graphic design, communication, dan portnoy, mission organizations, ryan portnoy, nonprofit storytelling, storytelling, design tips, nonprofit marketing, visual communication, nonprofit strategies true full 29 1     8fc2100a-9627-40fd-9017-02fd9082dc31 Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success In this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing grants and leveraging partnerships for sustainable success. Whether you're a small community organization or a large philanthropic entity, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing your funding potential and expanding your impact.

    Osa Philanthropy - https://www.osaphilanthropy.com

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    ]]>     Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com In this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing grants and leveraging partnerships for sustainable success. Whether you're a small community organization or a large philanthropic entity, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing your funding potential and expanding your impact.

    Osa Philanthropy - https://www.osaphilanthropy.com

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    ]]>     Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success Dan Portnoy 01:00:36 In this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing grants and leveraging partnerships for sustainable success. Whether you're a small community organization or a large philanthropic entity, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing your funding potential and expanding your impact. In this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing grants and leveraging partnerships for sustainable success. Whether you're a small community organization or a large philanthropic entity, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing your funding potential and expanding your impact. story, nonprofit, impact, put, organization, process, proposals, funded, foundation, relationships, funder, philanthropy, strategy, talk, research, program, funding, storytelling, year, grant true full 28 1     20d33ef5-ffea-4808-ad27-e470e1af9382 Episode 27 - Strategic Messaging for Your Nonprofit Kristin Spiotto, the co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies, shares insights on strategic messaging for nonprofits. She emphasizes the importance of clear and customer-focused messaging, avoiding confusion and making the audience the story's hero. Kristin also discusses the role of AI in messaging and the need for human decision-making. She highlights the significance of empathy and authority in brand messaging and the value of delivering ongoing content to build relationships. Kristin advises early career professionals in messaging and emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity. She also discusses the importance of strategic planning and goal setting in messaging. In this conversation, Kristin discusses the importance of blocking time for critical thinking and reflection on past performance. She emphasizes the need for strategic changes and recommends books like 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and 'Atomic Habits.' Kristin also shares how to connect with Decoded Strategies and highlights the challenges of effective communication.

    Takeaways

    • Clear and customer-focused messaging is crucial for nonprofits to communicate their mission and impact effectively.
    • Avoid confusing your audience with insider language, jargon, or acronyms. Make sure your target audience easily understands your messaging.
    • Position the recipients of your services as the story's hero rather than making your organization the hero.
    • Use AI as a force multiplier to scale up your messaging, but ensure you have a clear and compelling message.
    • Empathy and authority are key elements in positioning your organization as the guide in the hero's journey.
    • Deliver ongoing value to your audience through content and resources that help them along their journey and build a stronger relationship.
    • Prioritize and use a strong brand message as a foundation for all your communications and marketing efforts.
    • Simplicity and clarity in messaging are more effective than trying to be clever or funny.
    • Include avatars or personas in your messaging to ensure relevance and targeted communication.
    • Strategic planning and goal setting are essential for effective messaging and achieving desired outcomes. Block out dedicated time for critical thinking and reflection on past performance.
    • Be willing to make strategic changes based on the insights gained from reflection.
    • Read books like 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and 'Atomic Habits' for inspiration and guidance.
    • Connect with Decoded Strategies through their website or LinkedIn for messaging and nonprofit support.
    • Effective communication requires constant evaluation and an outside perspective to avoid insider language and the curse of knowledge.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:24 Starting a Business in 2020

    04:33 Common Messaging Mistakes

    06:31 Making the Shift to Customer-Focused Messaging

    09:03 Positioning the Recipients as the Hero

    10:09 Avoiding Emotional Manipulation in Messaging

    12:13I mportance of Strategic Messaging

    13:04 Pitfalls in Messaging and the Importance of Clear Brand Message

    16:38 The Role of AI in Messaging

    20:10 The Balance Between Cleverness and Clarity in Messaging

    21:52 Including Empathy and Authority in Messaging

    23:23 Delivering Value and Building Relationships

    26:06 Advice for Early Career Professionals in Messaging

    28:14 Simplicity and Clarity in Messaging

    29:42 Creating Subplots in Brand Messaging

    31:28 Prioritizing a Strong Brand Message

    32:34 The Importance of Clear Messaging in Overcoming Blank Page Syndrome

    33:16 Including Avatars in Messaging

    35:12 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

    36:13 Blocking out time for critical thinking

    37:12 Reflecting on past performance

    38:18 Making strategic changes

    38:48 Recommended books

    39:50 How to connect with Decoded Strategies

    40:50 The challenges of effective communication

    Connect With Kristin Spiotto

    Web - http://decodedstrategies.com/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-spiotto/

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    ]]>     Thu, 8 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Kristin Spiotto, the co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies, shares insights on strategic messaging for nonprofits. She emphasizes the importance of clear and customer-focused messaging, avoiding confusion and making the audience the story's hero. Kristin also discusses the role of AI in messaging and the need for human decision-making. She highlights the significance of empathy and authority in brand messaging and the value of delivering ongoing content to build relationships. Kristin advises early career professionals in messaging and emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity. She also discusses the importance of strategic planning and goal setting in messaging. In this conversation, Kristin discusses the importance of blocking time for critical thinking and reflection on past performance. She emphasizes the need for strategic changes and recommends books like 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and 'Atomic Habits.' Kristin also shares how to connect with Decoded Strategies and highlights the challenges of effective communication.

    Takeaways

    • Clear and customer-focused messaging is crucial for nonprofits to communicate their mission and impact effectively.
    • Avoid confusing your audience with insider language, jargon, or acronyms. Make sure your target audience easily understands your messaging.
    • Position the recipients of your services as the story's hero rather than making your organization the hero.
    • Use AI as a force multiplier to scale up your messaging, but ensure you have a clear and compelling message.
    • Empathy and authority are key elements in positioning your organization as the guide in the hero's journey.
    • Deliver ongoing value to your audience through content and resources that help them along their journey and build a stronger relationship.
    • Prioritize and use a strong brand message as a foundation for all your communications and marketing efforts.
    • Simplicity and clarity in messaging are more effective than trying to be clever or funny.
    • Include avatars or personas in your messaging to ensure relevance and targeted communication.
    • Strategic planning and goal setting are essential for effective messaging and achieving desired outcomes. Block out dedicated time for critical thinking and reflection on past performance.
    • Be willing to make strategic changes based on the insights gained from reflection.
    • Read books like 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and 'Atomic Habits' for inspiration and guidance.
    • Connect with Decoded Strategies through their website or LinkedIn for messaging and nonprofit support.
    • Effective communication requires constant evaluation and an outside perspective to avoid insider language and the curse of knowledge.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:24 Starting a Business in 2020

    04:33 Common Messaging Mistakes

    06:31 Making the Shift to Customer-Focused Messaging

    09:03 Positioning the Recipients as the Hero

    10:09 Avoiding Emotional Manipulation in Messaging

    12:13I mportance of Strategic Messaging

    13:04 Pitfalls in Messaging and the Importance of Clear Brand Message

    16:38 The Role of AI in Messaging

    20:10 The Balance Between Cleverness and Clarity in Messaging

    21:52 Including Empathy and Authority in Messaging

    23:23 Delivering Value and Building Relationships

    26:06 Advice for Early Career Professionals in Messaging

    28:14 Simplicity and Clarity in Messaging

    29:42 Creating Subplots in Brand Messaging

    31:28 Prioritizing a Strong Brand Message

    32:34 The Importance of Clear Messaging in Overcoming Blank Page Syndrome

    33:16 Including Avatars in Messaging

    35:12 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

    36:13 Blocking out time for critical thinking

    37:12 Reflecting on past performance

    38:18 Making strategic changes

    38:48 Recommended books

    39:50 How to connect with Decoded Strategies

    40:50 The challenges of effective communication

    Connect With Kristin Spiotto

    Web - http://decodedstrategies.com/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-spiotto/

    Grab a FREE PDF on Welcome Videos

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    ]]>     Episode 27 - Strategic Messaging for Your Nonprofit Dan Portnoy 00:43:18 This week, I had the incredible opportunity to dive into the world of strategic messaging with none other than Kristin Spiotto, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies. In a candid discussion, Kristin unraveled the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives for nonprofits, spotlighting the critical importance of clarity and a customer-centric approach in messaging. She masterfully illustrated how to cut through the noise, eliminate confusion, and position your audience as the champions of your story. Beyond the basics, Kristin ventured into the fascinating interplay between AI and human creativity in shaping messages that resonate. She underscored the irreplaceable value of human insight in navigating the digital landscape. Join us as Kristin Spiotto demystifies the art and science of making your message matter, ensuring your nonprofit's voice not only reaches but truly engages your audience. This week, I had the incredible opportunity to dive into the world of strategic messaging with none other than Kristin Spiotto, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies. In a candid discussion, Kristin unraveled the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives for nonprofits, spotlighting the critical importance of clarity and a customer-centric approach in messaging. She masterfully illustrated how to cut through the noise, eliminate confusion, and position your audience as the champions of your story. Beyond the basics, Kristin ventured into the fascinating interplay between AI and human creativity in shaping messages that resonate. She underscored the irreplaceable value of human insight in navigating the digital landscape. Join us as Kristin Spiotto demystifies the art and science of making your message matter, ensuring your nonprofit's voice not only reaches but truly engages your audience. story, nonprofit, big, sit, create, framework, hero, messaging, great, strategy, thinking, talk, brand, idea, making, change, piece, workshops, love, funny true full 27 1     17d61c15-7d1e-480c-8d05-090e5f1524d8 Intro to Unfriend The Children - 10 crucial pieces for your welcome video Hello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast, the go-to space for marketing managers and development directors passionate about taking their nonprofits to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. In each episode, we will dive into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies; whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. So today, we'll be exploring some innovative tips, practical ideas, and success stories whenever you never know where we will go. But today, I want to talk about welcome videos. Welcome videos are a great thing to talk about in February because in January, you know, we're getting ourselves back together after a crazy December, and you take a breather, and then you got to think about, alright, what are we doing? What are we doing for this year? What's our strategic planning looking like? When was that all coming together? Well, our theme for the month in The Nonprofit Narrative Academy is strategic planning. So I want to talk about that. But that'll be coming up a little later this month. And we've got an I've got a great guest in Kristen Spiro, who's going to be telling us talking to us about strategic communication. And then also later this month, I've got my brother, and you say, oh, nepotism, and I say, Well if your brother is really good at a thing, you should let him talk about his thing. And he's really good at graphic design. He has just an incredible eye for design. So we're going to talk about design. And we will talk about all that goes with it and what it conveys. So that's going to be some great font later this month. Okay, so let's talk about welcome videos. Well, I had a crazy idea a couple of years ago, and as a writer, I know that sometimes I come up with ideas, and they're half-baked, so I need to let them ruminate. And sometimes that takes a long time. So, actually, it did. It took a long time tyranny of the urgent and some the things, and I came up with the idea that I should want to talk about things like welcome videos and just a lot of the kinds of sins of nonprofits in general. But the tough part about doing it is that it usually means trashing a nonprofit or trying to block out everything they did, like all their logos, and then talking about it. And so, instead of doing that, I've created a fictional nonprofit called Unfriend the Children. And you can visit unfriend the children.com or.org. And you'll find my website. And so it's the more we do about this. This year, we will talk about all the different things that Unfriend The Children is going to do wrong. And it's just easier when I'm making all the mistakes to talk about it instead of somebody who's really trying very hard to get something out into the world. And then I trash it. So that's what I decided to do. So, with that, I decided to do a quick welcome video, and I want to talk about some of the sins of this welcome video.

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    ]]>     Sat, 3 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Hello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast, the go-to space for marketing managers and development directors passionate about taking their nonprofits to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. In each episode, we will dive into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies; whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. So today, we'll be exploring some innovative tips, practical ideas, and success stories whenever you never know where we will go. But today, I want to talk about welcome videos. Welcome videos are a great thing to talk about in February because in January, you know, we're getting ourselves back together after a crazy December, and you take a breather, and then you got to think about, alright, what are we doing? What are we doing for this year? What's our strategic planning looking like? When was that all coming together? Well, our theme for the month in The Nonprofit Narrative Academy is strategic planning. So I want to talk about that. But that'll be coming up a little later this month. And we've got an I've got a great guest in Kristen Spiro, who's going to be telling us talking to us about strategic communication. And then also later this month, I've got my brother, and you say, oh, nepotism, and I say, Well if your brother is really good at a thing, you should let him talk about his thing. And he's really good at graphic design. He has just an incredible eye for design. So we're going to talk about design. And we will talk about all that goes with it and what it conveys. So that's going to be some great font later this month. Okay, so let's talk about welcome videos. Well, I had a crazy idea a couple of years ago, and as a writer, I know that sometimes I come up with ideas, and they're half-baked, so I need to let them ruminate. And sometimes that takes a long time. So, actually, it did. It took a long time tyranny of the urgent and some the things, and I came up with the idea that I should want to talk about things like welcome videos and just a lot of the kinds of sins of nonprofits in general. But the tough part about doing it is that it usually means trashing a nonprofit or trying to block out everything they did, like all their logos, and then talking about it. And so, instead of doing that, I've created a fictional nonprofit called Unfriend the Children. And you can visit unfriend the children.com or.org. And you'll find my website. And so it's the more we do about this. This year, we will talk about all the different things that Unfriend The Children is going to do wrong. And it's just easier when I'm making all the mistakes to talk about it instead of somebody who's really trying very hard to get something out into the world. And then I trash it. So that's what I decided to do. So, with that, I decided to do a quick welcome video, and I want to talk about some of the sins of this welcome video.

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    ]]>     Intro to Unfriend The Children - 10 crucial pieces for your welcome video Dan Portnoy 00:27:12 Hello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast the go to space for marketing managers and development directors who are passionate about taking their nonprofit to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. And in each episode, we're going to be diving into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies, whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. Hello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast the go to space for marketing managers and development directors who are passionate about taking their nonprofit to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. And in each episode, we're going to be diving into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies, whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. nonprofit, donation, join, fundraising, put, tik tok, organization, portnoy, share, work, great, check, unfriend, talk, stories, idea, development, include, video, captions, logo, number true full 26 1     fb56df1c-fa67-4101-86b3-15f62b0b1ace The Nonprofit Narrative Academy I'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: The Nonprofit Narrative Academy.

    Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication.

    And each month, you'll learn how to communicate your impact and engage with your community effectively. The academy covers it all, whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impactful videos.

    The structure for learning a NEW e-book and audiobook every month. Then, on the second week of the month, I'll launch training with how-tos and give some homework. Then, a podcast from an additional export will be released in week three. And finally, a LIVE Q&A to answer questions, review specifics, and make changes for member organizations.

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    ]]>     Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com I'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: The Nonprofit Narrative Academy.

    Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication.

    And each month, you'll learn how to communicate your impact and engage with your community effectively. The academy covers it all, whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impactful videos.

    The structure for learning a NEW e-book and audiobook every month. Then, on the second week of the month, I'll launch training with how-tos and give some homework. Then, a podcast from an additional export will be released in week three. And finally, a LIVE Q&A to answer questions, review specifics, and make changes for member organizations.

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    ]]>     The Nonprofit Narrative Academy Dan Portnoy 00:22:36 I'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: ​The Nonprofit Narrative Academy​. Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication. This month the theme - getting started, imagine that. Each month, you'll learn how to effectively communicate your impact and engage with your community. Whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impactful videos, the academy covers it all. The structure for learning a NEW e-book and audiobook every month. Then on the second week of the month, I'll launch a training with how-to's and give some homework. Then a podcast from an additional export in week three. And finally, a LIVE Q&A to answer questions, go over specifics, and make some changes for member organizations. I'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: ​The Nonprofit Narrative Academy​. Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication. This month the theme - getting started, imagine that. Each month, you'll learn how to effectively communicate your impact and engage with your community. Whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impactful videos, the academy covers it all. The structure for learning a NEW e-book and audiobook every month. Then on the second week of the month, I'll launch a training with how-to's and give some homework. Then a podcast from an additional export in week three. And finally, a LIVE Q&A to answer questions, go over specifics, and make some changes for member organizations. true full 25 1     91054b35-bf57-4683-ac39-0427baf53add Matt Beans In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact.

    Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice.

    Creative journey from Maryland to LA with Robot Chicken writers. (0:04)

    Writing for TV shows with a focus on character development and scene structure. (6:09)

    Writing for TV and film, emphasizing clarity. (11:58)

    Writing for TV shows and nonprofit storytelling. (16:48)

    Nonprofit storytelling and emotionally compelling messaging. (21:02)

    I want to thank Matt for being on the show, and my hope is that you're inspired and equipped with the tools to craft narratives that resonate deeply with your audience. 

    Matt at IMDB

    Email me your questions dan@Portnoymedia.com

     

     

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact.

    Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice.

    Creative journey from Maryland to LA with Robot Chicken writers. (0:04)

    Writing for TV shows with a focus on character development and scene structure. (6:09)

    Writing for TV and film, emphasizing clarity. (11:58)

    Writing for TV shows and nonprofit storytelling. (16:48)

    Nonprofit storytelling and emotionally compelling messaging. (21:02)

    I want to thank Matt for being on the show, and my hope is that you're inspired and equipped with the tools to craft narratives that resonate deeply with your audience. 

    Matt at IMDB

    Email me your questions dan@Portnoymedia.com

     

     

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    ]]>     Matt Beans Dan Portnoy 00:29:19 In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact. Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice. In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact. Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice. story, nonprofit, feel, writers, write, big, audience, move, working, assistant, break, people, clear, matt, scene, idea, trolls, movie, talked, communicate true full 24 1     352fecfe-4e5e-4942-b802-b900462867c4 Giving Tuesday What if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday?

    Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing.

    Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds

    Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt

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    ]]>     Fri, 4 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com What if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday?

    Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing.

    Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds

    Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt

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    ]]>     Giving Tuesday Dan Portnoy 00:42:53 What if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday? Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing. Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt What if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday? Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing. Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt #givingtuesday, nonprofit, editorial, fundraising, tuesday, givingtuesday, giving, storytelling, development, calendar, leadership true full 23 1     b567514d-c84d-4b29-9a00-254d61c30305 Nonprofit Mail Fail Don't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out. 

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    ]]>     Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Don't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out. 

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    ]]>     Nonprofit Mail Fail Dan Portnoy 00:15:29 Don't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out. Don't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out. story, nonprofit, mail, mailing, fundraising, digital, synergy, brand, narrative true full 22 1     cd009ae6-3655-437a-a99a-586e15989d87 Dave Avramovich Okay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly here, we'll have a lot more episodes. But check out what Dave has to say about what we can do as nonprofits to raise money. One thing that Dave is really great at is raising money. He's actually never had a problem with it, which is pretty wild. So let's hear what he has to say. 

    Check it out.

     

    Connect with Dave Avramovich

    Twitter

    Website

     

    Resources: 

    Multipliers - Liz Wiseman

    The New Extraordinary Leader - John Zenger, Joseph Folkman

    The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni

     

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    ]]>     Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Okay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly here, we'll have a lot more episodes. But check out what Dave has to say about what we can do as nonprofits to raise money. One thing that Dave is really great at is raising money. He's actually never had a problem with it, which is pretty wild. So let's hear what he has to say. 

    Check it out.

     

    Connect with Dave Avramovich

    Twitter

    Website

     

    Resources: 

    Multipliers - Liz Wiseman

    The New Extraordinary Leader - John Zenger, Joseph Folkman

    The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni

     

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    ]]>     Dave Avramovich Dan Portnoy 00:34:46 Okay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly here, we'll have a lot more episodes. But check out what Dave has to say about what we can do as nonprofits to raise money. One thing that Dave is really great at is raising money. He's actually never had a problem with it, which is pretty wild. So let's hear what he has to say. Okay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly here, we'll have a lot more episodes. But check out what Dave has to say about what we can do as nonprofits to raise money. One thing that Dave is really great at is raising money. He's actually never had a problem with it, which is pretty wild. So let's hear what he has to say. nonprofit, donations, fundraising, los angeles, young life, leadership true full 21 1     c08a7344-6b7e-46fd-890c-a6cac6c3e2e4 Welcome New for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us. 

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    ]]>     Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com New for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us. 

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    ]]>     Welcome Dan Portnoy 00:00:43 New for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us. New for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us. nonprofit, fundraising, marketing, storytelling, acquisition, development, hollywood, cultivation true full 20 1     5b70f7aa-56fc-404e-9014-3138938f003d Rory Tyer - Go Innovation Connect with Rory

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_innovation/

    Website: http://go-innovation.com

     

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    ]]>     Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:06:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Connect with Rory

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_innovation/

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    ]]>     Rory Tyer - Go Innovation Dan Portnoy 00:51:18 On this episode of Copy That! My guest is Rory Tyer, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at Go Innovation. I've been feeling the mental crush of the Corona Virus and wanted to know how we can toughen our minds as we continue to try and create from home. On this episode of Copy That! My guest is Rory Tyer, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at Go Innovation. I've been feeling the mental crush of the Corona Virus and wanted to know how we can toughen our minds as we continue to try and create from home. coach, executive coach, creativity true full 19 1     e60756c2-7757-4936-a5e0-81e094bd400e Kristin Spiotto - Decoded Finances  

    Connect with Kristin

    Website: https://decodedfinances.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodedfinances/

    Spreadsheet - Download on Kristin's website - CLICK HERE

     

    Budget Resources:

    Mint- http://www.mint.com

    YouNeedABudget - http://www.youneedabudget.com

    Every Dollar - http://www.everydollar.com

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    ]]>     Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:07 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com  

    Connect with Kristin

    Website: https://decodedfinances.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodedfinances/

    Spreadsheet - Download on Kristin's website - CLICK HERE

     

    Budget Resources:

    Mint- http://www.mint.com

    YouNeedABudget - http://www.youneedabudget.com

    Every Dollar - http://www.everydollar.com

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    ]]>     Kristin Spiotto - Decoded Finances Dan Portnoy 00:48:51 Kristin talks with us about the emotional connection to cash. How does it solve a problem, and who am I becoming? Budget can be a bad word - but I promise this is a good time. Let me encourage you to get in front of your finances. These resources can help. Kristin talks with us about the emotional connection to cash. How does it solve a problem, and who am I becoming? Budget can be a bad word - but I promise this is a good time. Let me encourage you to get in front of your finances. These resources can help. finances, everydollar, money, ynab, budget, mint true full 18 1     84cc1a04-486d-45f3-a8d9-1ebb55854f7a Joey Spiotto Joey Contact

    Website: http://www.jo3bot.com

    Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/joebot/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo3bot/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo3bot/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySpiotto

    Grumpy Unicorn - https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Unicorn-Why-Me-Scholastic/dp/1338565419

    Other Books - http://www.jo3bot.com/books

    Artist Profile - https://youtu.be/3aMbngTcUQs


     

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    Doug Chiang - https://www.instagram.com/doug_chiang/?hl=en

    Gallery 1998 - https://nineteeneightyeight.com

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    ]]>     Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:05:08 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Joey Contact

    Website: http://www.jo3bot.com

    Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/joebot/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo3bot/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo3bot/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySpiotto

    Grumpy Unicorn - https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Unicorn-Why-Me-Scholastic/dp/1338565419

    Other Books - http://www.jo3bot.com/books

    Artist Profile - https://youtu.be/3aMbngTcUQs


     

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    Doug Chiang - https://www.instagram.com/doug_chiang/?hl=en

    Gallery 1998 - https://nineteeneightyeight.com

    The Dundies - https://youtu.be/XXjStnr_g3M

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    ]]>     Joey Spiotto Dan Portnoy 00:48:51 Artist and Author, Joey Spiotto shares his story and how he gets so much work done. Artist and Author, Joey Spiotto shares his story and how he gets so much work done. grumpy unicorn, gallery 1988, dundies, joebot, artist, doug chiang true full 17 1     61790c38-6a7a-4272-a0d1-06b003151dd1 The Non-Profit Narrative - Mike Rusch This week I talk with Mike Rusch, CEO of Pure Charity.

    Mike talks about the downstream issues of bad communication and fundraising and how storytelling can fix much of what ails a non-profit. Give it a listen.

    Connect with Mike Rusch

    Personal Website - mikerusch.com

    Biz Website - purecharity.org

    Twitter - @MikeRusch

    Instagram - @MikeRusch

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

    www.nonprofitnarrative.com ​

    FREE Nonprofit Resources - End of Year Email, Welcome Series, and more.

    Also announced, I'm teaching a FREE Class on Giving Tuesday - Sign up here

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    ]]>     Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:06:55 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week I talk with Mike Rusch, CEO of Pure Charity.

    Mike talks about the downstream issues of bad communication and fundraising and how storytelling can fix much of what ails a non-profit. Give it a listen.

    Connect with Mike Rusch

    Personal Website - mikerusch.com

    Biz Website - purecharity.org

    Twitter - @MikeRusch

    Instagram - @MikeRusch

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

    www.nonprofitnarrative.com ​

    FREE Nonprofit Resources - End of Year Email, Welcome Series, and more.

    Also announced, I'm teaching a FREE Class on Giving Tuesday - Sign up here

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    ]]>     The Non-Profit Narrative - Mike Rusch Dan Portnoy 00:10:25 Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. fundraising, arkansas, strategy, development true full 16 1     30c71e3e-f3d9-4a28-b6b7-96d857cfaf9f The Non-Profit Narrative - Angie Albright This week I talk with Angie Albright, Director of The Clinton House Museum & Historic Castle in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

    Angie talks about being reminded of places to insert story into our campaigns, letters, and communications as well as switching perspectives to not bore your audience. Give it a listen.

    Connect with Angie Albright

    Twitter - @AngieAlbright

    Instagram - @AngieAlbright

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

    www.nonprofitnarrative.com ​

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    ]]>     Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:08:30 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week I talk with Angie Albright, Director of The Clinton House Museum & Historic Castle in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

    Angie talks about being reminded of places to insert story into our campaigns, letters, and communications as well as switching perspectives to not bore your audience. Give it a listen.

    Connect with Angie Albright

    Twitter - @AngieAlbright

    Instagram - @AngieAlbright

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

    www.nonprofitnarrative.com ​

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    ]]>     The Non-Profit Narrative - Angie Albright Dan Portnoy 00:18:27 Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. nonprofit, fundraising, corporate, storytelling, acquisition, development, cultivation true full 15 1     48c5fd6e-7fcf-4172-9d4e-6c548e1b8c28 The Non-Profit Narrative - Ken Mueller This week I talk with Ken Mueller, Public Relations and Development Manager at The Occupational Development Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

    Ken walks us through how he's used the framework of The Non-Profit Narrative to help communicate better externally but also internally. 

    Connect with Ken Mueller

    Instagram - @muellerrific

    Twitter - @kmueller62
     

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

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    ]]>     Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:34:16 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week I talk with Ken Mueller, Public Relations and Development Manager at The Occupational Development Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

    Ken walks us through how he's used the framework of The Non-Profit Narrative to help communicate better externally but also internally. 

    Connect with Ken Mueller

    Instagram - @muellerrific

    Twitter - @kmueller62
     

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

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    ]]>     The Non-Profit Narrative - Ken Mueller Dan Portnoy 00:22:27 Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and, ​ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. true full 14 1     1d976f45-0652-4fc0-aef5-82d506e42270 The Non-Profit Narrative - Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop This week I talk with Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop, she's the Director of Fund Development for the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC)

    Naheemah and her team have taken their communication to a new level.

    Connect with Naheemah and ELACC

    Instagram - @naheemahmcmicheaux

    Twitter - @takebackyourpen
    Twitter - @ELACC
    Instagram - @ELACCorg

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

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    ]]>     Mon, 7 Oct 2019 19:00:09 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week I talk with Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop, she's the Director of Fund Development for the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC)

    Naheemah and her team have taken their communication to a new level.

    Connect with Naheemah and ELACC

    Instagram - @naheemahmcmicheaux

    Twitter - @takebackyourpen
    Twitter - @ELACC
    Instagram - @ELACCorg

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

    www.nonprofitnarrative.com ​

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    ]]>     The Non-Profit Narrative - Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop Dan Portnoy 00:13:20 Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. true full 13 1     bb1dedc1-1018-435e-a060-e2e51495e075 busbee - Do The Work The interview is from 2015, and I intentionally left it a little rough, but the encouragement and wisdom is timeless - do the work. I miss him already. Thanks for listening.

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    ]]>     Thu, 3 Oct 2019 10:00:04 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com The interview is from 2015, and I intentionally left it a little rough, but the encouragement and wisdom is timeless - do the work. I miss him already. Thanks for listening.

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    ]]>     busbee - Do The Work Dan Portnoy 00:51:03 This week I lost a friend. He was known by so many for his songwriting talent, musical knowledge, and one-liners. Before I knew him as Busbee, the music producer, he was Mike. He's collaborated with so many incredible artists in his short time around the sun - artists like Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, Shakira, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, and Pink. ​​ This week I lost a friend. He was known by so many for his songwriting talent, musical knowledge, and one-liners. Before I knew him as Busbee, the music producer, he was Mike. He's collaborated with so many incredible artists in his short time around the sun - artists like Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, Shakira, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, and Pink. ​​ true full 12 1     b66fe797-5d85-4bba-a6a1-c3c715c3b506 The Non-Profit Narrative - Brad Voigt First up is Brad Voigt, he's the area director of Young Life in the Kansas City North area and, like many doing great work, raising money as a staff of one.

    I think Brad is a fantastic guy with a tremendous story.

    Connect with Brad
    Twitter - @bradvoigt
    Instagram - @bradvoigt

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    ]]>     Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:43 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com First up is Brad Voigt, he's the area director of Young Life in the Kansas City North area and, like many doing great work, raising money as a staff of one.

    I think Brad is a fantastic guy with a tremendous story.

    Connect with Brad
    Twitter - @bradvoigt
    Instagram - @bradvoigt

    A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!

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    ]]>     The Non-Profit Narrative - Brad Voigt Dan Portnoy 00:31:10 Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. Back in 2012, I wrote a book called The Non-Profit Narrative. The book was designed as a framework to help non-profits help tell their stories well and ultimately, raise more money. For the next several weeks, I'll be releasing interviews with five different individuals talking about the book and how it helped them. true full 11 1     f56dd9ac-463d-481a-9f97-846167002df6 Myles Matsuno - The Marathon This week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar.

    Connect with Myles

    Website – http://www.mylesmatsuno.com
    Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/matsunomm
    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd93yZZBP-0x5QdD7wTrniA
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/mylesmatsuno
    Film – First To Go
    Film – Christmas in July

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    ]]>     Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:20:57 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar.

    Connect with Myles

    Website – http://www.mylesmatsuno.com
    Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/matsunomm
    Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd93yZZBP-0x5QdD7wTrniA
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/mylesmatsuno
    Film – First To Go
    Film – Christmas in July

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    ]]>     Myles Matsuno - The Marathon Dan Portnoy 00:35:47 This week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar. This week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar. true full 10 1     3bfd2011-8465-436b-b6aa-7ecba04ca050 Heather Antos - Drive My guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant.

    I'm thrilled to have her on the show to talk about her drive and decisions to turn the side hustle into something full time.

    Find Heather on Social Media
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    ]]>     Sat, 4 May 2019 16:33:01 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com My guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant.

    I'm thrilled to have her on the show to talk about her drive and decisions to turn the side hustle into something full time.

    Find Heather on Social Media
    On Twitter https://twitter.com/HeatherAntos
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    ]]>     Heather Antos - Drive Dan Portnoy 00:32:32 My guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant. My guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant. marvel, comics, warren ellis, deadpool, valiant, star wars, gwenpool, princess leia, creativity, lucasfilm true full 9 1     e9f108b7-9410-4f74-9b0d-715479a3e30a Kate Frachon - Goals Kate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) Link- https://inkandvolt.com/product/the-inkvolt-2019-planner-signature-series/

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    Step 1: Lessons Learned in 2018

    Step 2: Thinking Big in 2019

    Step 3: 2019 Focus and Yearly Theme

    Step 4: Make It Happen

    Please let me know if you walked through this process and how it's helped you.

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    ]]>     Tue, 5 Feb 2019 13:52:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Kate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) Link- https://inkandvolt.com/product/the-inkvolt-2019-planner-signature-series/

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    Check out Ink & Volt - https://inkandvolt.com

    2019 Planning Worksheets - https://inkandvolt.com/guides/2019-planning-worksheets/

    Step 1: Lessons Learned in 2018

    Step 2: Thinking Big in 2019

    Step 3: 2019 Focus and Yearly Theme

    Step 4: Make It Happen

    Please let me know if you walked through this process and how it's helped you.

    Connect elsewhere

    Twitter - http://twitter.com/DanPortnoy

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    ]]>     Kate Frachon - Goals Dan Portnoy 00:30:00 Kate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) Kate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) planners, goals true full 8 1     0a7fa55a-3922-4544-be79-f57fb49791dd Aaron Edelheit - Rest We all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy.

    Website: https://www.thehardbreak.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehardbreak/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronvalue

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    ]]>     Wed, 5 Dec 2018 16:51:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com We all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy.

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    ]]>     Aaron Edelheit - Rest Dan Portnoy 00:28:30 We all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy. We all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy. true full 7 1     1c6f2941-806e-4dc7-bbef-cafe30e13be4 Scott Belsky - The Messy Middle This week’s guest is Scott Belsky. He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. His new book, The Messy Middle, is a real gem. It’s a front to back journey along the road of Behance - from launch to acquisition.

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    ]]>     Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:12:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com This week’s guest is Scott Belsky. He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. His new book, The Messy Middle, is a real gem. It’s a front to back journey along the road of Behance - from launch to acquisition.

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    ]]>     Scott Belsky - The Messy Middle Dan Portnoy 00:20:26 He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. creative, acquisition, entrepreneur, creativity, start up true full 6 1     ddb061bf-a208-49dc-b511-277dcfc62b61 Tim Grahl - Resolve Book marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. Tim is a long time friend of mine, and we walk through some of the most painful moments in his pursuit to achieve a dream.

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    ]]>     Thu, 8 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Book marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. Tim is a long time friend of mine, and we walk through some of the most painful moments in his pursuit to achieve a dream.

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    ]]>     Tim Grahl - Resolve Dan Portnoy 00:48:04 Book marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. Book marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. wall street journal, writers, authors, strategy, ny times, tactics, washington post true full 5 1     af8e7d86-4ae4-4711-82cb-f3cd8cff37e7 Chuck Rodgers - Fighting Depression & Anxiety I don't know about you, but the death of Anthony Bourdain hit me like a ton of bricks. He was a guy that had struggled with demons, but it seemed to be in his rearview. His death was a reminder to me that our demons aren't ever that far away. 

    Elizabeth Gilbert says in "Big Magic" that fear is always along for the ride, but if you're going to beat it,  it NEVER gets a vote.

    This Week's episode features Chuck Rodgers. He's a licensed therapist and LMFT. He's going to talk to us about depression and the states of feeling blue. Chuck is going to help us with some initial thoughts on how to deal with depression, but it's in no way a substitute for seeing a professional. 

    If you're battling depression or just feeling bad, talk about it soon and often. 

    We're all in this together.

    Connect with Chuck

    Website: http://wyndhurstcounselingcenter.com

    Twitter : https://twitter.com/tofeelinggood

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    ]]>     Fri, 3 Aug 2018 21:08:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com I don't know about you, but the death of Anthony Bourdain hit me like a ton of bricks. He was a guy that had struggled with demons, but it seemed to be in his rearview. His death was a reminder to me that our demons aren't ever that far away. 

    Elizabeth Gilbert says in "Big Magic" that fear is always along for the ride, but if you're going to beat it,  it NEVER gets a vote.

    This Week's episode features Chuck Rodgers. He's a licensed therapist and LMFT. He's going to talk to us about depression and the states of feeling blue. Chuck is going to help us with some initial thoughts on how to deal with depression, but it's in no way a substitute for seeing a professional. 

    If you're battling depression or just feeling bad, talk about it soon and often. 

    We're all in this together.

    Connect with Chuck

    Website: http://wyndhurstcounselingcenter.com

    Twitter : https://twitter.com/tofeelinggood

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    ]]>     Chuck Rodgers - Fighting Depression & Anxiety Dan Portnoy 00:34:15 This week I talk with Chuck Rodgers about the dark passenger that we all have. This week I talk with Chuck Rodgers about the dark passenger that we all have. anxiety, depression, creativity true full 4 1     4dcdb81e-2ae7-4ed9-a880-ddcae0650776 Josh Myers - Emotion In episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film.

    YouTube - Star Wars Video Minus Williams - https://youtu.be/Tj-GZJhfBmI

    Dunkirk Rising Tone - https://youtu.be/LVWTQcZbLgY

    Supercommuter - http://supercommuter.net

    Connect with Josh

    Twitter - http://twitter.com/joshuamyers

    Website - http://Cinecue.com

    Email - josh@cinecue.com

    Wherever you download this podcast, please give us a review and a rating. Thank you!

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:35:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com In episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film.

    YouTube - Star Wars Video Minus Williams - https://youtu.be/Tj-GZJhfBmI

    Dunkirk Rising Tone - https://youtu.be/LVWTQcZbLgY

    Supercommuter - http://supercommuter.net

    Connect with Josh

    Twitter - http://twitter.com/joshuamyers

    Website - http://Cinecue.com

    Email - josh@cinecue.com

    Wherever you download this podcast, please give us a review and a rating. Thank you!

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    ]]>     Josh Myers - Emotion Dan Portnoy 00:32:40 In episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film. In episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film. music, composing, filmmaking, emotion, soundtrack, cinecue true full 3 1     7c6932c1-8ca6-4334-9bc8-1c2963615fa1 Kristina Kuzmic - Strength Kristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah Winfrey in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. Her videos have millions and millions of views, and her key is to be radically transparent. In this episode, we talk about how to find encouragement when things are less than stellar and how she keeps it all together.

    Connect with Kristina
    Website - http://www.KristinaKuzmic.com
    Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/KristinaKuzmic
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/stickycook
    Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/KristinaKuzmic
    Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kristinakuzmic

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    ]]>     Thu, 31 May 2018 09:52:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Kristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah Winfrey in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. Her videos have millions and millions of views, and her key is to be radically transparent. In this episode, we talk about how to find encouragement when things are less than stellar and how she keeps it all together.

    Connect with Kristina
    Website - http://www.KristinaKuzmic.com
    Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/KristinaKuzmic
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/stickycook
    Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/KristinaKuzmic
    Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kristinakuzmic

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    ]]>     Kristina Kuzmic - Strength Dan Portnoy 00:50:10 Kristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. Kristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. oprah, moms, comedy, podcast, zach anner, mom bloggers, creativity, oprah winfrey true full 2 1     3a81c15d-2200-4de9-b000-af2c1a8cd3b7 Justin McRoberts - Creativity Justin McRoberts

    Author, Songwriter, Mentor

    We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff.

    Connect with Justin

    Website: www.justinmcroberts.com

    Twitter: @JustinMcRoberts

    Instagram: @JustinMcRoberts

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    ]]>     Thu, 17 May 2018 01:04:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Justin McRoberts

    Author, Songwriter, Mentor

    We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff.

    Connect with Justin

    Website: www.justinmcroberts.com

    Twitter: @JustinMcRoberts

    Instagram: @JustinMcRoberts

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    ]]>     Justin McRoberts - Creativity Dan Portnoy 00:35:00 We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff. We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff. writing, songwriting, creativity, professionals true full 1 1     80532dd3-2924-4a98-850e-122c3831c8b5 Welcome To Copy That! Thu, 10 May 2018 22:07:00 +0000 dan@portnoymedia.com (Dan Portnoy) http://www.portnoymedia.com Welcome To Copy That! Dan Portnoy 00:01:28 Hi, I’m Dan Portnoy, and I live in the Los Angeles Area. In my time here, I’ve been a creative director, a writer, a pitch man, a consultant and a filmmaker. The truth is, depending on the day, I’m still doing all these things. Over my career, I’ve worked in several creative disciplines, and no matter the field I see similarities in struggles and triumphs for creative people. Copy That is a term used in film production that shows agreement or understanding. The truth is I think we’re all creative in our work and our lives. My goal with this podcast is to learn, understand and help articulate some realities that I wasn’t aware of when I started down this road 20+ years ago. We’ll talk about tools of multiple trades, but I want to get into the mental space of creativity - the courage to create, what drives us and how we can hone our skills. I’ll be talking with pros and celebs across multiple creative fields and ask for their help to understand better so we can Copy That. I hope you’ll join me. Hi, I’m Dan Portnoy, and I live in the Los Angeles Area. In my time here, I’ve been a creative director, a writer, a pitch man, a consultant and a filmmaker. The truth is, depending on the day, I’m still doing all these things. Over my career, I’ve worked in several creative disciplines, and no matter the field I see similarities in struggles and triumphs for creative people. Copy That is a term used in film production that shows agreement or understanding. The truth is I think we’re all creative in our work and our lives. My goal with this podcast is to learn, understand and help articulate some realities that I wasn’t aware of when I started down this road 20+ years ago. We’ll talk about tools of multiple trades, but I want to get into the mental space of creativity - the courage to create, what drives us and how we can hone our skills. I’ll be talking with pros and celebs across multiple creative fields and ask for their help to understand better so we can Copy That. I hope you’ll join me. filmmaking, non-profit, writing, creativity true trailer 0 1