Every entrepreneur has a story. Some of it’s messy, some of it’s beautiful, and most of it’s both. In this episode, Donna Kunde and Ben Gioia talk about how to turn your mess into your message — the lessons, stumbles, and moments of clarity that become the foundation of your influence.

This is where storytelling meets service. You’ll learn the Mess-to-Success Method — a simple five-part framework for shaping your experience into a story that inspires others to take action and say “yes” to themselves.

We also talk honestly about the fears that hold people back — vulnerability, judgment, or feeling like the story isn’t “big enough.” The truth is, your story is exactly what someone else needs to hear right now.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

🔹 Why 87 percent of entrepreneurs never reach six figures — and what storytelling has to do with it.

🔹 How to become a unique expert by owning your story instead of comparing it.

🔹 The five steps of the Mess-to-Success Method — from snapshot to breakthrough.

🔹 Why empathy begins with listening — and how other people’s stories can amplify your own.

🔹 How to find the “gold” in your hard-earned wisdom and turn it into a living legacy.

🪶 Reflection for This Week:

Take a few minutes to write about a challenge you’ve overcome.

Ask yourself: Where’s the gold in that story?

What did you learn that could help someone else?

🧭 Your Next Step:

Visit InfluencersFormula.com to access resources, see the show notes, and connect with Donna Kunde and Ben Gioia.

You’ll find templates, tools, and encouragement to help you build your message and share it with confidence — one story at a time.