Storytelling in a Small Town

Storytelling in a Small Town

Trent, Brian, and AJ share how they started storytelling businesses in the small city of Snohomish, Washington. Learn about their small business struggles, joys, and opportunities in video production, live event production, and podcasts, while learning to run a business.

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April 22, 2025 22 mins

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....

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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 t...

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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, bu...

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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, ...

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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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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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January 15, 2025 28 mins

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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December 15, 2024 6 mins

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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December 15, 2024 7 mins

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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December 1, 2024 27 mins

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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November 15, 2024 27 mins

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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November 1, 2024 22 mins

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 storytelling:
https://executive.berkeley.edu/thought-leadership/blog/storytelling-business

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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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October 1, 2024 22 mins

Learn about the history of how BrianAJ, 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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September 30, 2024 15 mins

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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