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In this episode, Lord Al Jensen — founder of Next Stage Communications — walks you through his powerful, proven 3-Story Stack™.
These three stories work together to build trust, teach through transformation, and inspire action without ever sounding like a pitch.

This is the same framework he’s used to help speakers:

• Sell out programs
• Double their close rates
• Turn cold rooms into hot leads
• And deliver talks that actually get results

Timestamps

00:00 – Why your talk didn’t land the way you thought

00:52 – The Three-Story Stack explained

01:32 – Lord Al Jensen’s background

04:14 – The Connection Story: Build trust

05:00 – The Hero’s Guide Lesson Story: Teach through transformation

06:35 – The Call to Action Story: Inspire action naturally

08:23 – Deploying your stories strategically

11:59 – Adapting stories for different formats

13:28 – Final Summary & Takeaway

17:45 – Your message matters — here’s what to do next

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why most stories fall flat — and how to fix it with structure
• How to tell a Connection Story that builds trust instantly
• What makes a Hero’s Guide Lesson Story magnetic (and NOT preachy)
• How to use a Call-to-Action Story to invite, not sell
• Where to place your stories across keynotes, webinars, and sales conversations
• The real power of strategic transitions and multi-platform story deployment

💡 Resources Mentioned:

✅ The 3-Story Builder Worksheet (No-Cost Download)
Map out your Connection, Lesson, and CTA stories fast — with clear, effective prompts.
👉https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/products/offers/view/1184490

🎯 Mini-Course: Next Stage Story Stack™
Learn how to turn your 3 stories into a signature talk or sales message you can use anywhere.
👉 https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/Story-framework

🎤 Signature Chunk Session
Need help shaping your message into a pitch or talk that books? This one-on-one session is the shortcut.
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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

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🎯 In this episode, Lord Al unpacks exactly why so many smart, talented speakers unintentionally turn powerful stories into forgettable filler — and more importantly, how to fix it fast.

Whether you're pitching on stage, selling on Zoom, or applying for TEDx — this episode is your guide to making your message land with humor, tension, and emotional firepower.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

• Why your story isn’t boring — it’s just underdeveloped
• The 3 biggest storytelling mistakes (and how to fix each one)
• How to punch up flat stories without making stuff up
• Where to insert stories inside your speech or pitch for max impact
• How to use humor (even if you're “not funny”)
• The Curiosity Trigger: Keep your audience on the edge of their seats
• Why emotion = memory — and how to hit the heart without fake drama

Timestamps

00:00 – Why some stories fall flat

00:40 – It’s not your story. It’s your delivery

04:09 – The 3 mistakes that kill story momentum

06:41 – Fast fixes for flat intros, middles, and endings

08:52 – How to add humor naturally (no punchlines required)

11:14 – Using curiosity + emotion to hold attention

13:31 – Where to use your upgraded story

16:29 – Recap, resources, and your next step

🎁 Grab the Free Resource Mentioned:

The Story Spark Sheet™
15 fast plug-and-play upgrades to transform flat stories into audience-grabbing, emotionally sticky moments.
👉 Grab it here: https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/products/offers/view/1184149

🎓 Want to Master This Skill Fast?

If you're done winging it and ready to actually craft stories that sell, inspire, and get remembered — go deeper with Lord Al inside the mini course:

How to Make Boring Stories Unforgettable – Using Humor, Suspense & Emotion
✔️ Just $37
✔️ Instant access
✔️ Story frameworks, emotional drills, and humor formulas that work without gimmicks

Get it here:👉 https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/making-stories-unforgettable-using-humor-s

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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Want to get paid to speak but not ready to quit your day job? You don’t have to! Discover how you can build a thriving speaking career on your terms—without the risk of going all in.

Speaker Success Secret Podcast Episode #1

In this episode of Next Stage Speakers Success Secrets, Al Jensen breaks down how to start booking speaking gigs, making money, and growing your influence—all while keeping your full-time job.

You'll discover:

• Why part-time speaking is a smart move (and how some of the most successful speakers started this way)
• How to book your first (or next) speaking gig—even if no one knows who you are yet
• The best places to find speaking opportunities (including some hidden gems most people overlook)
• How to balance speaking with your job & personal life—without burning out
• The easiest ways to monetize speaking—so you're not just speaking for "exposure"

Timestamps:

0:12 – Introduction: Why Part-Time Speaking Works

2:02 – The Truth About Getting Started

3:01 – Why Part-Time Speaking is a Smart Move

5:11 – Find Your Speaking Niche

6:25 – Define Your Speaking Goals

7:05 – Find Your First Speaking Opportunities

8:02 – Hidden Speaking Opportunities Most People Overlook

9:00 – How to Balance Speaking with a Full-Time Job

9:42 – Making Money as a Part-Time Speaker

10:14 – Recap: How to Get Started Today

11:34 – Final Words: Take Action NOW!

You don’t need to quit your job to become a successful speaker—you just need to start speaking!

Pick one small action today:

✔ Reach out to an event organizer

✔ Post about your speaking expertise online

✔ Record a short video sharing an insight

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Special Offer for Podcast Listeners: Booked & Busy - The Part-Time Speaker’s Quick-Start Guide

• Learn how to land your first (or next) speaking gig FAST
• Discover the three easiest ways to make money from speaking
• Get a 30-day, step-by-step action plan to get results

Regular Price $47. Special price for podcast listeners—just $17! (Use Coupon Code: SSSPODCAST)

📍 Get it here:https

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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🔥 What if the story that builds the most trust... isn’t the one where you won?

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen reveals the truth behind persuasive storytelling — why logic falls flat, how stories bypass resistance, and how to structure your message so it lands, connects, and moves people to act.

Whether you're pitching a product, presenting from stage, or just trying to get your message heard…
This episode gives you the roadmap to emotional connection and strategic persuasion through the power of story.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why stories trigger emotional trust faster than facts
• What’s happening inside your audience’s brain during a great story
• The 5-part Persuasive Story Framework (and how to use it)
• Where to use stories for maximum impact — webinars, sales calls, keynotes, and more
• How to avoid “rambling” and instead tell stories that sell

Want to Build Your Own Persuasive Story?

Grab the Story Persuasion Blueprint™ – it’s your free resource to unlock the psychology, framework, and fill-in-the-blank prompts you can use to craft your next high-impact story today.

Download it here: 👉https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/products/offers/view/1184489

Ready to Go Deeper?

Enroll in the Next Stage Why Stories Sell™ Mini Course – only $37
You’ll learn how to:

• Craft persuasive stories using proven brain science
• Deploy them in the right moments for maximum conversion
• Build a story portfolio that works across sales, speaking, and content
• Guide your audience from emotion to decision — with confidence

Enroll now: 👉 https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/the-psychology-behind-persuasive-storytelling

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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What if the story you’re waiting to tell... isn't the one that will actually build your brand?

In today’s episode of Next Stage Speaker Success Secrets, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest myths holding experts, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs back.

Speaker Success Secrets Podcast Season 2 Episode 6

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why messy moments move people more than flawless highlights
• The real emotional pivot your story MUST have to create trust
• How to frame your story around your audience’s future, not just your past
• The 4-step Fixed-Up Fable™ Framework you can start using immediately
• Why your imperfect moments are your greatest positioning assets
• How to stop waiting for a “better story” — and start leading right now

🎯 Ready to Craft Your Own Fixed-Up Fable™?

👉 Grab the FREE Fixed-Up Story Starter Kit™ here: https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/products/offers/view/1184263

Inside this no-cost resource, you’ll get:

• Smart prompts to uncover your authority-building moments
• Emotional pivot templates to shape real stories fast
• Easy frameworks to plug your messy middle into marketing, talks, and interviews

✅ No fluff.
✅ No jargon.
✅ Just fast, powerful action steps to uncover the stories that move people.

🎯 Want to Go Even Faster?

If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop hiding, and start showing up with a full portfolio of authority-building stories that captivate and convert —
check out the Next Stage Fixed-Up Fables™ Mini-Course!

👉 Get instant access here:
https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/next-stage-fixed-up-fables

✅ Step-by-step lessons
✅ Templates, prompts, and real examples
✅ Actionable frameworks you can start using immediately

You don’t need a perfect story.
You just need the right one — shaped the right way.

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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Being brilliant isn’t enough.
Credentials don’t close deals.
In today's crowded, noisy marketplace, the people who win are the ones who know how to position themselves as the trusted guide their audience is searching for.

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on the Hero’s Guide Story — the essential story that transforms you from “just another expert” into the leader people remember, refer, and run toward.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why credibility intros often backfire (and what to do instead)
✅ How to craft the story that positions you as the guide, not just the guru
✅ The 4-part Expert Bridge Framework™ to make your audience lean in, trust you, and say YES

Plus, a killer freebie you can grab to start building your own Hero’s Guide Story immediately! 🚀

🔥 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

✅ Grab the Expert Bridge Framework™ Cheat Sheet — your fast, powerful tool to sketch out your Hero’s Guide Story TODAY!
👉 Access it FREE here: https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/products/offers/view/1184145

✅ Ready to craft your full Hero’s Guide Story from scratch?
Get the step-by-step mini-course:
👉 https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/how-to-position-yourself-as-the-go-to-expert

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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What if the one story you're not telling is the one that could make your audience say yes?

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in any entrepreneur’s toolkit: The Entrepreneur’s Journey Story.

Whether you’re pitching a program, selling from stage, or simply trying to connect with your audience… your backstory matters more than you think.

But not just any backstory—the right story, told the right way, for the right reason.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why credentials and content alone don’t close the deal
• How to shape your story into something that builds trust and drives conversions
• The 4B Framework to structure your Entrepreneur’s Journey without rambling or oversharing
• How to model your own fire-starter moment to inspire action
• And the #1 reason people nod but don’t buy (and how to fix it)

You’ll even hear Al share a real moment from his own entrepreneurial path—the moment things changed, and how telling that story now fuels connection, trust, and action from the stage and in sales.

🔥 Want to actually build your Entrepreneur’s Journey Story—step by step?

👉 Grab the mini course here:
https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/how-to-use-your-personal-story-to-inspire-and-sell

Just $37 for the complete system.
Clarity. Confidence. Conversion. 🎤

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible

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💡 Your audience doesn’t just want to know what you do.
They want to know why it matters to you. And they want to feel it.

In this powerful episode of The Next Stage Speaker Series™, Lord Al Jensen reveals the secret behind every unforgettable message: your Passion Story.

You’ll learn how to craft and deliver the one story that captures hearts, inspires action, and gets people to believe in your mission—not just hear it.

Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, coach, or leader… this is the story that makes you real—and the story that makes your message resonate.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why facts alone fall flat (and how stories create belief)
✅ The 3-part framework to build a magnetic Passion Story
✅ How to avoid the biggest mistake speakers make when sharing their “why”
✅ Why your story should clock in at 5–9 minutes (and why 7 is the sweet spot)
✅ A simple method to transform a personal moment into a message with massive impact

Want to build your own Passion Story?

Grab the companion mini-course and start crafting your signature Passion Story today:👉 https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/how-to-get-people-to-believe-in-you

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear, compelling “why” that actually lands
✅ The one story that opens hearts and moves people to act
✅ Coaching prompts, plug-and-play frameworks, and real examples
✅ All for just $37

🎤 About Lord Al Jensen:
Founder of Next Stage Communications, Al has delivered over 7,500 talks since 1974 and coached TEDx speakers, corporate execs, entrepreneurs, and top leaders in every industry.

His mission? To help YOU step into your voice, own your story, and deliver unforgettable talks that transform your audience.

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Are you ready to Find Your Voice, Command the Room, and Move Souls?
Get started immediately by grabbing a copy Al's Amazon bestselling book 'The Public Speaker’s Bible: The Sacred Art of StoryTelling™'

In this book, you'll discover:

• How to tell stories that ignite emotion and move rooms
• Why facts get forgotten but feelings get remembered
• How to structure any story so it sticks, scales, and sells
• How to relive your truth on stage—not just recite it
• How to craft a voice that’s raw, real, and relentless
• Why great speakers don’t “present”—they transform

Learn the timeless storytelling strategies that have launched movements, built empires, and changed lives.

Get the book now: https://mybook.to/publicspeakersbible