From Zero to 1000 Subscribers: My SMART Storytelling Strategy

Are you ready to scale your business by leveraging the power of storytelling?
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The 12 Week Year:
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10X is Easier Than 2X:
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01:25 How I Set Goals to Grow My Business
05:27 Why Structured Goals are Important for Entrepreneurs
06:30 What is the 12 Week Year?
07:08 Step 1: Think About the Future
10:33 Step 2: Think About Your 10X Goal
14:07 Step 3: Create Your SMART Goals
17:59 Step 4: Write Your Action Items
20:55 Step 5: Put Action Items Into Your Calendar
26:58 Step 6: Track Your Progress Weekly
In this episode of That Storytelling Podcast, I’m sharing the proven 12-week framework that helps entrepreneurs like you:
✅ Build a thriving business while balancing life’s demands (yes, even with a toddler in tow!)
✅ Grow your audience across platforms like KZbin, Instagram, and Spotify
✅ Tell your story consistently to connect deeply with your ideal customers
✨ Plus, I’m introducing a 12-Week Goal-Setting Template, the ultimate tool designed specifically to help business owners:
✔ Turn their big dreams into actionable, achievable goals
✔ Stay consistent with storytelling to build trust, connection, and engagement
✔ Use storytelling to drive sales, grow their audience, and scale sustainably
This template isn’t just another productivity tool. It’s a system for showing up, telling your story authentically, and creating the engagement you need to grow your business.
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[@ScaleModelCraft]

Great Video, thank you so much for the structural examples! The ending was very poignant because I overcommit constantly! Cant wait for the next video, Thank You.

[@KristinaInKentucky]

Thank you for your videos, Ashley! Could you also tackle how to pivot to a different niche while maintaining the same social media accounts? I'd love to transition to "speaking to a different audience" but also do not want to start from scratch.

[@feliciarey61]

Love this! I started the 12 week year from last weeks reccomendation and am really enjoying it, starting my 12 weeks on monday 😁 this was so insightful thank you!

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

I love this, Felicia!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes for you. ❤

[@pronetowander.together]

Hello! Can you include storytelling for content creators that just want to grow their KZbin Channel and TikTok, and not sell a product?

[@feliciarey61]

This!

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

That's a great idea! I talk about this in the first part of my challenge. I'll add this to my list of KZbin ideas. Thank you!

[@yvettejimenezhtx]

Yessss

[@Liliinvests]

Really been enjoying your videos! Thanks!

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and being part of this community! 😊💛

[@FollowYourBlissLife]

Ashley --- I love the 12 Week Year. Im going to pull this book back out and get to work. Thanks for sharing your insights on the process and overcoming how you can get stuck at points.

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

Love that you’re diving back into The 12 Week Year! It’s such a game-changer. You’ve got this! Thanks for watching!

[@DubaiCashStuffer1]

Just opened KZbin to see this comment. I actually just started re-reading this book this week.

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

@@DubaiCashStuffer1 Amazing! It's the perfect book to read at the beginning of the year. Rooting for you!

[@DubaiCashStuffer1]

@ thank you 😁

[@angelinokon]

I enjoy watching your process. It was both strategy and implementation.

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the mix of strategy and action. Thanks for being part of this community! 😊

[@jerryGolddd]

thank you for this video :) i like your message and insight! thankssss :D

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad the message resonated with you. Thanks for watching!

[@cindyzuniga5830]

Just want to say thank you. I am enjoying your videos. Even took notes on this one. Question... on the 10X activities, you have listed "Make storytelling essential for 2025". Can you please elaborate on your process of doing that?

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

That's a great question! It's subtle point in the video, so it's clear that you're paying close attention. I love that! In order for people to buy your product, they need to see it as a essential for their success. Many people understand that storytelling is important, but they may not see it as essential for business success in 2025. I truly believe that it is essential, so part of my job is to help more people understand why it's essential. I hope this helps!

[@denisescally7090]

You mentioned having a coach, has that been since the start of your instagram? Are you able to say who it is please?

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

Yes, I am coached by @thesalesgirls, which is obviously focused on sales skills. 😊 They’re amazing if you’re looking for help in that area. I don’t have a coach for content creation, I just use my own storytelling frameworks. Hope that helps!

[@denisescally7090]

I’ve had a look. I think storytelling is more my interest at the moment, thank you!

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

@@denisescally7090oh that’s great because that’s what I coach. 😊

[@volunteerlivingbyliz8440]

Some of the actions for growth isn’t too realistic for small town people in a super rural area. If it is maybe it just takes longer.

[@SheReinvented]

Hmm, so far this seems to be more about goalsetting than storytelling. Almost like you used the word "storytelling" to mean goals... which isn't quite the same. Maybe I haven't watched enough of the video

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

The end ties it all together! Thanks for pointing that out. I'll try to make the title and thumbnail a little clearer :)

[@SiobhanFranceDPT]

Sooo relatable when you said, “my business is bigger than Instagram.” I started my channel for that reason. Thanks for this video 🤍

[@thatstorytellingchannel]

So glad that resonated with you! Congrats to you for starting your channel-your business truly is bigger than Instagram. Thanks for watching and being part of this community. Rooting for you! 🤍

[@angelanairiarte]

Such a great video! Love how you broke this down! I’ve watched several “12 week year” videos over the last couple weeks and this has by far been my favorite in that you made it extremely clear how to implement. Definitely a fan🫶🏾