Donald Miller

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, a bestselling author, and screenwriter.

He runs StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, where he enhances the effectiveness of over 3,000 business leaders annually in clarifying their brand messages. His role extends to being the host of the Business Made Simple podcast. As an acclaimed author, his books, including "Building a StoryBrand," "Marketing Made Simple," and "Business Made Simple," provide essential insights into improving customer engagement and business growth. These publications, along with "Blue Like Jazz," "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years," and "Scary Close," have collectively held positions on the New York Times Bestsellers list for extended periods. Miller is also recognized for his screenplay contributions to the major motion picture “Blue Like Jazz,” which was showcased at the SXSW Film Festival.

Miller offers keynotes that are designed to assist businesses in revenue growth and expansion. His presentations are famed not only for their actionable insights but also for including robust handouts or mini-workshop extensions. These include a unique keynote using an airplane analogy to explain the six critical parts of a business, a session focused on sales that positions the customer as the hero, and a workshop based on his book "Building a StoryBrand," which outlines a 7-part framework to captivate customers.

Miller's impact extends beyond the business world, having served on The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families, aimed at addressing fatherlessness in America. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their chocolate lab, Lucy. His profound insights on storytelling have influenced a wide array of leaders and teams, including those from prominent companies like Pantene, Ford/Lincoln, and Chick-fil-A, empowering them to better serve their clientele.