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Is your association utilizing storytelling techniques at every stage of the buyer’s journey? Drawing from Donald Miller’s SB7 framework, this guide will help you ensure you are utilizing storytelling to position your buyer as the hero of their journey through their journey that includes stops through awareness, interest and consideration before ultimately making a decision<\/p>\n

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