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How to Name Your Offer So It Actually Sells
If you keep calling your work “consulting” or “just working with me,” you are shrinking the perceived value of your expertise. The right name turns a loose idea into a structured offer that clients understand, remember, and trust. This post shows you how to name your offers and processes so they feel valuable, future ready, and easier to sell. Keep reading if you want clients to say yes faster.
What Is a StoryBrand Certified Coach? (And Why the Title Changed)
Name changes are so 2025! StoryBrand Certified Guides are now StoryBrand Certified Coaches. If you're wondering why, what changed this post clears it all up.
What Happened When History By Mail Hit the Shark Tank Stage
When History By Mail founder Ari Siegel stepped onto the Shark Tank stage, he had just 90 seconds to make his pitch count. Here's how we helped him craft a message that led to a $250,000 deal—and what you can learn from it about clarity, storytelling, and showing up with confidence when it matters most.
Downstage Media’s Client History By Mail Tests Its Brand Message on Shark Tank
When Ari Siegel, founder of History By Mail, landed a coveted spot on Shark Tank, he turned to Downstage Media for help crafting a pitch that would resonate with both the Sharks and millions of viewers. Here’s how we shaped the message, rehearsed every word, and got ready for a once-in-a-lifetime moment on national TV.
Signs The Messaging is Unclear in Your Business
If your marketing feels like it’s stalling—or your audience just isn’t connecting—you might not need a rebrand. You might just need better messaging. Here’s how to tell if that’s the issue, and what to do if it is.