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We implement a StoryBrand-driven strategic marketing system that attracts, nurtures, and retains your ideal clients, so you can focus on what you love (which, let's face it, is probably not copywriting and marketing).
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Struggling to implement StoryBrand?
Are you finding it challenging to create a clear, engaging StoryBrand BrandScript on your own?
Unsure how to effectively integrate StoryBrand into your marketing?
Overwhelmed with what steps to take after completing your BrandScript?
Frustrated with marketing efforts that don't resonate with your audience?
Struggling to focus on your actual business?
You have a great business, and you're excellent at what you do. But if you're caught up chasing the latest marketing tactics – from SEO to social media and more – you're losing time that could be invested in growing your business.
WHERE STORYBRAND MEETS STRATEGY
You deserve marketing that works
Experience the clarity and efficiency of a well-crafted marketing plan tailored to your business and powered by StoryBrand.
Transform your marketing with a StoryBranded message that cuts through the noise, ensuring your brand resonates with your target audience.
See tangible results as your business attracts and retains the right clients (seemingly on autopilot), leading to sustainable growth and success.
With a StoryBrand-powered plan in place, spend less time worrying about marketing and more time on what you love – growing your business, spending time with loved ones, and all that good stuff.
You deserve peace of mind
Grow your B2B business with our strategic marketing services.
Do you find the lead generation process frustrating and time-consuming?
Save valuable time and focus on serving your clients.
Gain the upper hand in your market.
Set up a strategic marketing system that attracts and nurtures your ideal clients.
Feel confident with a solid, strategic marketing plan.
Hi, I'm Vicky Sidler
A StoryBrand Certified Guide & Fellow Entrepreneur
And believe me, I GET IT! I understand the frustration of marketing that just doesn't seem to work. I know what it's like to feel lost in a sea of tactics and strategies. When I started my agency in 2020, I was just a small fish in a big pond, trying to stand out from whale-sized competitors. (I’m also a qualified scuba diver, in case you’re wondering about these metaphors…)
Since then, we developed a proven, data-driven marketing strategy (powered by StoryBrand) that has helped both us and countless clients get noticed, attract the right customers, grow their ideal client base, and make an impact with their marketing and their businesses.
We boast a proven track record of transforming marketing messages to resonate with target audiences.
As StoryBrand Certified Guides, we apply the renowned StoryBrand Framework to everything we do with impressive results!
And as a Duct Tape Certified Agency, we’ve gone through an extensive certification process to offer you a holistic, systematic approach to marketing – a system that truly works.
You don’t have to do this alone. Together, we'll take your marketing from confusing to crystal clear. Let's make your brand's message stand out and connect with the people who matter most to your business.
I used the StoryBrand ‘one-liner’ yesterday for the first time to create some awareness on my various social media platforms. I have never had so many likes and interest on one of my coaching ads before. I am booking some consultations as we speak. You guys are amazing!
Tracey Clark, Business Coach
StoryBrand Services We Provide
Clarify Your Message
From US$1,500
Let us help you refine and perfect your StoryBrand messaging. We'll work with you to fine-tune your StoryBrand BrandScript, ensuring it resonates with your target audience and aligns with your brand's identity.
We even interview your ideal customers to get their point of view and make sure you've nailed it!
Learn More About Our StoryBrand Framework Consultation
StoryBrand Sales Funnel
From US$5,000
Specializing in the creation of the Marketing Made Simple Sales Funnel, we develop effective landing pages, engaging lead generators, and persuasive email sequences - all within the StoryBrand framework.
Install the full StoryBrand system into your business.
Learn More About Our StoryBrand Sales Funnel Development
Strategic Marketing Engagement
From US$7,500
Our Strategy First Engagement is a deep dive into your current marketing, where we’ll identify your ideal clients, map out your customer journey, craft a customized marketing plan, nail your BrandScript, and more.
Make sure you're doing it right from the start!
Why Choose Us?
Strategy-First Approach
At the Strategic Marketing Tribe, we apply the StoryBrand framework as our cornerstone, ensuring that your marketing plan has a clear and coherent message that speaks directly to your customers’ needs and desires.
Consistent Lead Generation
Kiss those unpredictable and mismatched leads goodbye. Leveraging the StoryBrand principles, we help you craft messages that consistently attract the right clients, ensuring a reliable flow of high-quality inquiries.
Save Time and Effort
Let us handle the complexity of crafting and applying your StoryBrand BrandScript. With our StoryBrand-focused approach, we streamline your marketing efforts, enabling you to dedicate more time to what you're passionate about – growing your business.
Gain A Competitive Edge
Elevate your business with a marketing message shaped by StoryBrand, positioning your brand as the clear choice in your industry. Our strategic, story-driven method ensures your business stands out to your ideal clients, giving you a competitive advantage.
Amazing! I needed help clarifying my message for my website. The Strategic Marketing Tribe helped me do this using the StoryBrand Framework. I can even use the BrandScript we made for the rest of my marketing material.
Matthew Van Neel, Lance Mvn
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StoryBrand Strategy Session
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions about marketing and lead generation.
What is StoryBrand?
StoryBrand is a marketing framework developed by Donald Miller that helps businesses clarify their message so it resonates with their target audience. It centres around creating a story for your brand where the customer is the hero, and your business is the guide that helps them overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.
How can StoryBrand help my business?
Implementing the StoryBrand framework can transform how you communicate with your customers. It simplifies your message, making it easier for customers to understand how your products or services can solve their problems. This clear communication helps increase engagement, conversions, and customer loyalty, ultimately driving growth for your business.
What does the process of creating a StoryBrand BrandScript involve?
Creating a StoryBrand BrandScript involves identifying key elements of your brand's story, such as defining your customer's problem, positioning your brand as the guide with a solution, and outlining a plan that leads the customer to success. This script serves as the foundation for all your marketing materials, ensuring a consistent and compelling message across all platforms.
How do I choose the right StoryBrand guide for my business?
Be sure to choose a StoryBrand guide who prioritizes strategy over tactics. A strategic-first approach ensures your marketing is built on a solid foundation, preventing wasted time and resources in the long run. Look for a guide focused on aligning your core message and goals before diving into marketing actions, ensuring your efforts attract the right leads and drive meaningful results.
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Gen Z’s Blue-Collar Boom: What Small Businesses Should Learn
By Vicky Sidler | Published 25 September 2025 at 12:00 GMT+2
If you’ve ever tried to hire an electrician and been told, “We can fit you in next month,” this story might explain why.
According to a recent Fortune piece, 23-year-old Jacob Palmer skipped college, started untangling wires for $15 an hour, and now runs a profitable one-man electrical business. He’s debt-free, fully booked, and pulling six figures.
He’s not alone. He’s part of a much bigger movement that small business owners should be watching closely—especially those still stuck chasing Gen Z with TikToks about office culture.
TL;DR:
Gen Z is dropping college and picking up tool belts
Skilled trades are seeing a major image makeover
Young tradespeople are turning into YouTubers and entrepreneurs
Demand is rising, while stigma and outdated career advice lag behind
Smart businesses will take notes—not just on hiring, but on messaging
👉 Need help getting your message right? Download the 5-Minute Marketing Fix
Table of Contents:
Gen Z’s Blue-Collar Boom: What Small Businesses Should Learn
They’re Not “Dropping Out.” They’re Opting In:
This Isn’t Just a Trend. It’s a Business Model Shift:
Your Business Needs to Catch Up:
How to Market Smarter in the Age of Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs:
4. Talk ownership, not just employment:
Want Your Message to Resonate With the Next Generation of Small Biz Owners?
1. AI vs Human Creativity in Problem Solving: What Works Best?
2. Digital Marketing Costs in 2025: What Agencies Really Charge
3. AI Marketing Trust Gap Widens as Consumers Push Back
4. AI Replacing Humans Backfires—What CEOs Miss
5. Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and What to Do Instead
FAQs on Gen Z Entrepreneurs and Blue-Collar Marketing
Why is Gen Z ditching college for the trades?
Are tradespeople really entrepreneurs now?
What does this shift mean for small business marketing?
Should I start targeting tradespeople as customers?
They’re Not “Dropping Out.” They’re Opting In:
Palmer was a top student with leadership roles and public speaking trophies. But when college moved online during the pandemic, he bailed. “I hated it,” he told Fortune. Instead, he tested out warehouse work, then found his calling after chatting with an electrician at his mom’s house.
Three years later, he’s booked solid, owns his own business, and just passed six figures in revenue.
So why should you care?
Because stories like Palmer’s are no longer exceptions.
According to Jobber’s 2025 Blue Collar Report, Gen Z and their parents are rethinking the ROI of college. They’re eyeing trades as a fast track to income, independence, and influence—without the student debt.
This Isn’t Just a Trend. It’s a Business Model Shift:
Palmer isn’t just wiring sockets. He’s building a brand.
He’s got a YouTube channel. He’s posting videos. He’s making $1,300 a month in ad revenue.
Same with 19-year-old HVAC tech Itzcoatl Aguilar in California. His first YouTube video hit 407,000 views. He hasn’t cashed his paycheck yet, but he’s investing in gear and filming the journey.
They’re not waiting for the big job offer. They are the job.
This is what the next generation of entrepreneurs looks like:
Tech-savvy
Self-taught
Video-ready
Value-driven
And they’re proving you don’t need a boardroom or a bachelor’s to build a business.
Your Business Needs to Catch Up:
If your marketing still assumes that “entrepreneur” means startup founder in a co-working space, you’re missing a growing segment.
These tradespeople aren’t just workers. They’re competitors, collaborators, and in many cases, customers.
If you serve small businesses, these are your people.
If you’re trying to attract young talent, these are your benchmarks.
And if you’re wondering why your old marketing isn’t landing, maybe it’s because you’re selling prestige when they want purpose.
How to Market Smarter in the Age of Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs:
1. Lead with real results:
This crowd doesn’t care about fluff. They care about proof. Show how your offer actually helps them earn more, save time, or grow.
2. Respect the hustle:
Don’t talk down to non-college audiences. Many of these folks have done harder things by 20 than some MBAs do by 30.
3. Add a creator mindset:
They’re watching YouTube, not reading brochures. If you’re not visible on video or search, you’re invisible.
4. Talk ownership, not just employment:
The trades aren’t just about jobs anymore. They’re a path to independence. Frame your offer as a way to support that.
Want Your Message to Resonate With the Next Generation of Small Biz Owners?
Start by writing one clear sentence that tells them what you do and why it matters.
That’s what the 5-Minute Marketing Fix helps you do. It’s a quick, free tool to help you stand out—whether your audience is a plumber with a GoPro or a CEO with a podcast.
Related Articles:
1. AI vs Human Creativity in Problem Solving: What Works Best?
If you're fascinated by Gen Z tradespeople using both tools and tech, this article shows how blending human insight with AI can supercharge any small business.
2. Digital Marketing Costs in 2025: What Agencies Really Charge
Young entrepreneurs might be handy with tools, but they still need marketing. This guide breaks down what digital help actually costs—and where to find good value.
3. AI Marketing Trust Gap Widens as Consumers Push Back
Gen Z’s success often comes from being real. If your marketing feels too robotic, this post explains why authenticity still wins—and how to keep your brand human.
4. AI Replacing Humans Backfires—What CEOs Miss
Big companies chase automation. Gen Z tradespeople chase mastery. This article explores why smart businesses are keeping skilled humans at the center.
5. Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and What to Do Instead
Jacob Palmer didn’t try to automate his way to success—he built it brick by brick. This read shows how small, strategic steps (not shortcuts) lead to sustainable growth.
FAQs on Gen Z Entrepreneurs and Blue-Collar Marketing
Why is Gen Z ditching college for the trades?
Because it’s faster, cheaper, and often more profitable. Many are choosing real-world skills over debt, and they’re turning trades into full-blown businesses—complete with YouTube channels and six-figure income.
Are tradespeople really entrepreneurs now?
Yes. And they’re not hiding it. They’re filming their work, building personal brands, and creating content that brings in revenue alongside their day jobs. These aren’t side hustles. They’re real businesses.
What does this shift mean for small business marketing?
If your marketing still talks like everyone wants an office job and a degree, you’re missing the mark. You need to speak to independence, practicality, and proof—not prestige.
Should I start targeting tradespeople as customers?
Absolutely. If you sell tools, tech, software, or services for small businesses, they’re already your market. And if not, they may still be part of your ecosystem—as future collaborators, clients, or competitors.
What kind of content does this audience respond to?
Straight talk and real results. They’re watching tutorials, following creators, and skipping anything that feels like corporate fluff. If you’re not useful or relatable, you’re invisible.
How do I make my message land with Gen Z entrepreneurs?
You start by getting your one-liner right. Tradespeople are busy and no-nonsense. If your pitch is fuzzy, you’ve lost them. Try the5-Minute Marketing Fix to tighten up your message and make sure it actually hits.
Become the Next StoryBrand Success Story
In the world of business, feeling overwhelmed by marketing strategies that don't deliver can be disheartening.
At the Strategic Marketing Tribe, we understand that you might be unsure on how to effectively apply the StoryBrand framework and perhaps hesitant about investing in yet another marketing solution.
Our approach is designed to alleviate these concerns:
We offer a completely free strategy session that’s designed to help you with some great ideas for marketing your business. These ideas are 100% yours to keep – and there is no sales pitch to endure (not even a secret one).
What’s the catch? Well, if you’d like help with finalizing your StoryBrand Framework or implementing any of the tactics we discuss, we hope that you’ll consider us.
Best of all? If you’re not completely blown away by the work we do for you, we’ll give you a full refund. Sure, it’s a massive risk for us because we can’t undo the delivery once it’s been made, but we are so confident in the value our service provides that a guarantee is a no-brainer.
With our expert guidance, you can shift your focus from marketing worries to what you do best – growing your business, spending time with those you love, and enjoying the success that comes with clear, effective strategy.
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Ready to take the guesswork out of your marketing efforts? At Strategic Marketing Tribe, we create a tailored marketing strategy for your business that attracts, nurtures, and engages not just any lead, but your ideal customers.
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