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Building a ‘StoryBrand’ with Donald Miller | Ep. 460

Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

Release Date: 01/05/2026

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Happy 2026! Today, we are coming out of the gates strong with my friend Donald Miller, a bestselling author, speaker, and the creator of “Building a StoryBrand.” I believe you’re going to love this message today. It’s all about clarifying your message so your customers will listen even more and how you can create even more purpose in your brand messaging to ultimately build a business and life that actually works.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, unclear, or you’re doing a ton of work but not making the progress you want… this episode is for YOU. Donald brings wisdom, simplicity, and truth that cuts through the noise and helps you focus on what matters most.

Here’s what we dig into in Episode 460 of the IMPACT SHOW:

  • Building your ‘storybrand’ for your customers.
  • Who should be the hero of your story and why…
  • Why clarity is the catalyst for momentum — in your business, your calling, and your life…and how to attain even more clarity.
  • How most people overcomplicate success and why simplifying your message and mission changes everything.
  • Why most marketing is a money pit.
  • Donald’s powerful perspective on story — and why seeing your life as a story helps you make better decisions.
  • The difference between being busy vs. being intentional.
  • Why leaders must define the problem clearly before they can create real solutions.
  • How confusion kills growth — and how clarity builds trust, confidence, and action.
  • What it looks like to align your faith, work, and leadership so they reinforce one another instead of compete against one another.
  • Practical ways to create systems that support the life you actually want to live.
  • How does one best ‘Live a life worth telling a story about.’ 

Donald doesn’t just talk theory — he gives you real tools and frameworks you can apply immediately to gain focus, reduce stress, and lead with greater confidence and conviction.

This episode will help you get clear, focused, and moving into action with how to best share your story in 2026…and maximally IMPACT those who hear it. It will also help you create even more momentum in your brand and business in 2026.

Thank you for listening. We have great plans to further skyrocket up the podcast ranks in 2026. I have one ask of you please: If this episode added value to your life, can you please LIKE it, SHARE it, and pass it on to someone who needs this message right now? Please screenshot it, post it on your social media, and tag us — let us know what insight hit you the hardest. Thank you in advance. Let’s spread the IMPACT. 
IG: @donaldmiller @todddurkin
#IMPACT #StoryBrandBuilding
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New Coaching Opportunity:

Ready to be Coached to help YOU ‘Live a Life Worth Telling a Story About?’

I’m looking for 5-people who want to GO DEEP, GET COACHED by me personally, and COMMIT to Making 2026 their BEST YEAR YET.
I am creating a new “VIP” small-group of just 5-people who will be coached
by me and that will allow you to finally attain the massive success you
want…NOW!!!

My VIP Coaching Program is all about you attaining YOUR goals…

  • It’s about accountability. It’s about mentorship. And it’s about you taking ACTION…now!
  • It’s about opening up my rolodex to help you get connected to the right people who can help you attain what you want…faster than you can probably do solo.
  • It will be intense.
  • It will take commitment on your end to make change.
  • And it will be FUN!!!


This Coaching includes:

  • ½ Day Strategy Session (to kick it all off). Can be done live or virtual.
  • In-Depth Brand Assessment.
  • Monthly Coaching Calls with TD. Not once, but 2x per month with me.
  • Weekly Homework and Accountability Checks. Yep. I said accountability from yours truly.
  • Inclusion in my 3.5 Mentorship (April 2026) in San Diego. Only 20-people will be in the room for this momentous event.
  • Inclusion in my “TD Annual Mountain Retreat” (Oct/Nov 2026) in Whitefish, Montana.
  • In-depth report every 90-days for ACTION-Steps.
  • Prestige introductions. My rolodex is expansive and can open it to introduce you to the right people who can expand your network (and ultimately net- worth).
  • AND THEN SOME…I always include ‘And then some’ with all I do. Sometimes that alone is worth more than the price of the program.

If this interests you and you want to be one of 5-people who I will personally coach 1:1 in 2026 and POUR INTO with everything I have, then contact me today. Please email me at Todd@ToddDurkin.com and I will reach out to you within 24-48-hours with all the details.

This is for anyone who is SERIOUS about making change and stepping-UP massively starting NOW.

This is for someone who:

  • WANTS to work 1:1 with me personally.
  • WANTS RESULTS NOW…and doesn’t want to wait 6-12 months.
  • COMMITS to making 2026 their BEST year by starting Q1 STRONG and getting after it.
  • DESIRES GREATNESS in 2026.


If that’s YOU, please reach out today. Simply do one of 2 things:
1. Email me at Todd@ToddDurkin.com. Share with me where you are at in your business/career, what you are MOST excited to achieve in 2026, and why you want to be one of the 5-people who will be part of this very exclusive program.

Or…

2. TEXT me. My personal cell is (619)304.2216. Yes, that IS me and I will return your TEXT within 24-hours if you text me and tell me that you are interested in having me coach you for the next 90-days for massive change.

If this interests you and you are ready to COMMIT, take action now. Contact me TODAY!!!