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Storytelling in a Small Town

Trent DeVerter, Brian Harmon, & AJ Soto

Your business has a story worth telling—but how do you tell it in a way that actually connects with your customers? Join Trent, Brian, and AJ—three storytelling professionals in the Pacific Northwest—as they help small business owners navigate the world of podcasts, video, social media, and brand storytelling. Whether you"re wondering if you need a podcast, trying to figure out what to post on social media, or just want to stand out in a crowded marketplace, this podcast breaks down the strategies

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26:23

Finding and Telling Your Origin Story: Why It Matters...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Storytelling in a Small Town, Trent, Brian, and AJ break down why every business—no matter how big or small—needs an origin story. They discuss why sharing where you came from helps customers connect with you, how to find your “why” even if you don’t think you have a story, and simple ways to craft and share your journey. You’ll hear practical tips on talking it out, getting feedback from friends and family, and reflecting on the little moments that shaped your path

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29:48

Why Story Matters More Than Budget: Creating...

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2025/11/15

Think you need a $15,000 budget to tell your business story effectively? Think again.In this episode of Storytelling in a Small Town, Trent, Brian, and AJ break down why authentic storytelling will always trump production budget—and how small business owners can create compelling content with little to no money.What you'll learn:When to invest big vs. go DIY: Understanding which business moments deserve a Netflix-level production (spoiler: not many) and when your smartphone is all you

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27:16

AI in Storytelling: Finding the Human Balance

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2025/11/01

In this engaging conversation, Trent, Brian, and AJ dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on storytelling and content creation. From practical business applications to ethical concerns about "AI slop," the hosts share their personal experiences with tools like ChatGPT, Sintra, and Claude.Discover how AI can serve as a creative partner—helping with proposals, transcripts, scheduling, and overcoming executive dysfunction—while learning where the line should be

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16:25

Season 2 Premiere: We're Back! Summer Recaps & What's...

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2025/10/15

After a six-month hiatus, the Storytelling in a Small Town crew is back and better than ever! Trent, Brian, and AJ reunite to catch up on their incredibly busy summers and share exciting updates about their businesses and creative projects.In this episode, you'll hear about:AJ's transformative trip to Mexico and his nonprofit's massive $75,000 grant win (talk about a 10X scaling event!)Brian's wedding videography marathon—15 weddings in one summer!Trent's launch of the Snohomish Podcast

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22:50

Episode 14: Storytelling Recap

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2025/04/22

All good stories must come to an end (or at least and intermission). Listen as we recap the role Storytelling in a Smalltown has had in our careers and what we see as the future of the podcast as we take a break for the busy summer season. Follow Trent, AJ, and Brian for updates on what projects are going on in their lives:Trent: https://www.redtruxwa.com/AJ: https://www.thesotosphotos.com/Brian: https://www.snohomishfilm.com/

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30:59

Episode 13: To Hire or Not To Hire a Full Time...

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2025/04/01

In this episode, we dive deep into the pros and cons of hiring a full-time video content creator for your business. While having an in-house video producer may seem like an attractive option, we explore why outsourcing video content might actually be the smarter move.We break down the benefits of working with specialized freelance creators and agencies who bring expertise, creativity, and flexibility to the table. At the same time, we discuss the increasing value of having a full-time

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21:48

The Power of Sound: Why Audio Matters in Video for...

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2025/03/15

In this episode of Storytelling in a Small Town, we dive into the crucial role that audio plays in creating impactful videos for small businesses. Whether you're creating promotional content, educational material, or social media snippets, sound quality can make or break your message. Join us as we explore why audio isn't just a background element, but a key component in storytelling that enhances your brand’s identity, builds trust, and engages your audience.We’ll also share practical tips

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44:33

Crush Your Social through Storytelling

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2025/02/28

Antonia Semanskee, from Crush Your Social, asks her pressing video questions about how to get started in video and why it is important to AJ, Brian, and Trent. From boosting engagement to driving conversions, video has become one of the most effective tools in a marketer’s arsenal. But what makes a video stand out from the crowd? We’ll explore the tangible benefits of high-quality video content, including increased trust, better SEO, and higher retention rates.Plus, if you’re not a video

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32:51

Episode 10: Storytelling to Crush Your Social

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2025/02/15

Learn what type of video is popular for 2025, the other powers of a great Instagram account for your business, no matter the size, and how to lean into the algorithms to make your account shine on this episode with Antonia Semanskee, from Crush Your Social Podcast.

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26:58

Episode 9: Pre-production takes how much time?

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2025/02/01

Pre-production, or the steps that you take before the first day of filming, is a critical step to creating videos with impact. Join the conversation on what all is considered during pre-production. What all did we miss?

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28:49

Episode 8: Where to Start

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2025/01/15

Wanting to start creating videos and don't know where to start? This is the podcast to give you inspiration to start that first video project to promote your business. Brian, AJ, and Trent, cover everything from what to consider when planning your video, to simple first video ideas that take no added effort to tell a compelling story.

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7:58

Holiday Short Story: Evergreen Express

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2024/12/15

Brian, Trent, and AJ tackle telling holiday stories, with each member taking time to write and record their own story. Enjoy the stories to get into the holiday spirit. Brian takes us on a magical journey on finding home when everything feels like it is falling apart. Trent - Heart of the Holidays

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6:59

Holiday Short Story: Heart of the Holidays

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2024/12/15

Brian, Trent, and AJ tackle telling holiday stories, with each member taking time to write and record their own story. Enjoy the stories to get into the holiday spirit. Trent shares his take on what is really the heart of the holidays looks like in Snohomish. Brian - Evergreen Express

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27:27

Episode 6: Storytelling Magic

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2024/12/01

What makes the holidays so "magical" and how do you capture it? Why do Hallmark movies make us feel so much during the holiday season? These are the questions that Trent, Brian, and AJ attempt to answer as they breakdown holiday "magic" and tips and tricks to capture your own holiday magic.

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27:58

Episode 5: Storytelling to Build Connection

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2024/11/15

Join us to break down the importance of building a connection through storytelling, versus only going viral. We go through the importance of having a mission, vision, and values to guide content creation for businesses. Learn how to create powerful connection to deliver value and how that relates to business objectives.

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22:36

Episode 4: Power of Storytelling

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2024/11/01

Trent, AJ, and Brian highlight the power of storytelling in business. Whether it is a small business, or corporation, storytelling plays an important role in building a community for longevity. Here how storytelling is important especially in video format for business, and how it changes overtime.References for data on power of

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22:41

Episode 3: Breaking the Stereotypes of Storytelling

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2024/10/15

Join Brian, AJ, and Trent as they breakdown common stereotype of self employed storytellers. A few of the topics include, timeliness of delivering projects, creative integrity, expectations from clients at events and much more. What are stereotypes you have of storytellers?

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22:36

Episode 2: The Beginning of our Stories

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2024/10/01

Learn about the history of how Brian, AJ, and Trent got started in the field of storytelling and how it lead them to a small Pacific Northwest town. Learn how communicating through storytelling is important in any organization and how it lead to us being full time storytellers.

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15:10

Episode 1: Meet the Team

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2024/09/30

Meet Trent, Brian, and AJ, as they talk about the power of storytelling in a small town and why they are sharing their stories. Learn about these storytellers and get a glimpse of what they will share on Storytelling in a Small Town!

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