WHR 3.218: Transforming Failures into Riches through Storytelling with Danny Brassell

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with the high-energy and inspiring Dr. Danny Brassell, co-founder of The WellCrafted Story Workshop™. Known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Danny shares how his journey through journalism, education, devastating financial loss, and reinvention as a speaker and storytelling coach led him to help entrepreneurs harness the power of story. You’ll walk away from this episode with actionable tips to grow your business using compelling narratives, plus strategies to build resilience and amplify your voice. Who is Danny Brassell? Dr. Danny Brassell is a global keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and author of 19 books including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots. With over 3,500 presentations delivered worldwide, he co-founded The WellCrafted Story Workshop™, a platform that empowers leaders to turn their personal experiences into stories that spark engagement and drive results. A former inner-city teacher, Danny blends educational expertise with practical business strategies. Connect with Danny Brassell: Website: https://www.dannybrassell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realDannyBrassell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DannyBrassell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DannyBrassell Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DannyBrassell Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In this Episode: 00:01:00 From Journalist to Educator to Entrepreneur 00:02:24 Losing Everything in a Real Estate Scam – and the Pivot that Followed 00:04:47 The Truth About Storytelling and Business Growth 00:10:00 The “Bandaid” Story – a Masterclass in Humor & Presentation 00:23:18 Morning Routines and the Power of Thought Walks 00:33:01 Building a Scalable, Story-Driven Business