People connect when we know each other’s stories. We at Evalogue.Life are passionate about business storytelling because it shines a light on how you make a difference. Your story can (and should) be shared through social media, at organizational meetings, or through video. People often ask, “How did your business start?” “Who started it?” They ask because they want to work with organizations they respect and trust.
We are proud of our business storytelling work:
Keep in mind, we are not a traditional marketing or public relations firm. We specialize in telling stories with heart so you can share with employees, partners and prospective clients. Examples include:
- Company Histories
- Customer or employee highlights
- Award nominations
- Speeches, typically for special events
- Full books
Business Stories
We have a special heart for family businesses, organizations with rich histories, and entrepreneur success stories. We believe in this because we know that Built to Last businesses convey culture to and inspire new employees through story.
We invite you to read our article on how to curate your own canon of business stories.
If you would like help with a special project, history or a full book please reach out by clicking here.
Company Histories
Business storytelling isn’t limited to a single person. Businesses often have fascinating histories interwoven with an industry, a movement, community or family. When customers or partners hear about how the business started, they often feel a deeper connection because story is how organizations communicate “the why.”
A compelling story can also help solidify an organization’s culture, and instill core values in employees. Those seeking employment with your business are eager to hear the story of how it all began. A great story is a recruitment, training and retention tool. Hard work and even mistakes are important to share, and people love to hear it.
Please contact us to discuss options that may fit your needs. Our services often start with interviews which are recorded and may be transcribed or written into stories or video scripts.
Overview of business storytelling rates:
In-person interview including initial consultation to establish goals for the session, list of life story questions, 50 minutes of audio recording (approx.), audio files on a flash drive, and interviewer notes. (Note that each interview takes us several hours of time).
Writing business stories:
- The cost to hire a writer for your project can vary quite a bit depending on whether interviews have already been done, how much research and travel is involved, and which writer your choose.
- As a ballpark, writing services generally start around $0.25 per word if interviewing has already been done.
- Shorter life story books for family purposes generally run $5,000-$9,000 range, while full books intended for publication generally start in the low $20,000 range.
- Please reach out to talk about your project. Click here to contact us.
Tell your business story with a full book
Founders often wish to leave a full book telling the organization’s story or to use as a platform for teaching. Pricing for short or medium-length stories up to 15,000 words ranges from $0.30 to $0.35 per word (including interviews, client edits and a professional copy edit). Full books intended for publication generally cost more due to more intensive research requirements and the amount of loving attention a book will require over a longer period of time. Let’s talk about your project, and we can quote a rate and payment schedule.