Story Telling Business

Story Telling Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Got a knack for weaving tales that captivate listeners? Consider starting a storytelling business. In simplest terms, you'll craft and share stories, whether for entertainment, education, or branding.

Not limited to traditional formats, storytelling can be done through podcasts, video series, workshops, and even corporate training. Your role involves researching, scripting, and engaging your audience, making this a dynamic and creative venture.

What makes this appealing is the versatility and the growing demand for authentic content in a noisy world. Businesses and individuals alike are seeking compelling narratives to stand out. If you have a passion for storytelling and are ready to dive into a world where creativity meets business, this could be a fulfilling path for you.

In this list, you'll find real-world story telling business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a story telling business that makes money.

1. Lioness ($540K/year)

Ariella had a background in tech communications and public affairs, but she wanted to take a more authentic and journalistic approach to storytelling. Inspired by her experience co-founding a workplace rights organization, she launched Lioness, a storytelling company that aims to connect individuals and enterprises to the media, giving untold stories more exposure and impact. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, Lioness has attracted and retained clients through monthly retainers and referrals, and they plan to expand their services in the future to include a public policy division and their own content platform.

How much money it makes: $540K/year
How much did it cost to start: $60K
How many people on the team: 10

How I Started A Media Relations And Storytelling Company

Ariella started Lioness, a storytelling company, that currently makes $45k a month working with startups, corporations, non-profits, and individuals by democratizing access to the news media using a journalistic approach to public relations to bridge a gap helping people bring their stories forward.

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