Phase 1: The SB7 Framework

Answer these 7 questions to build the foundation of your entire marketing message.

1. The Character (The Hero)

"What does your customer want as it relates to your product?"

The Book's Advice: Identify a single focus. If you identify too many wants, the story loses clarity.

2. With a Problem

"What is the 'Villain' making your customer miserable?"

The Book's Advice: Companies tend to sell solutions to external problems, but customers buy solutions to internal problems.

3. Meets a Guide

"The Hero cannot solve their own problem, or they wouldn't be in a story."

4. Who Gives Them a Plan

"What are the 3 simple steps to doing business with you?"

5. And Calls Them to Action

"What is the direct 'Buy Now' button?"

6. That Helps Them Avoid Failure

"What are the negative consequences if they don't buy?"

7. And Ends in Success

"Describe the 'After' picture of their life."