What Marketing Experts are Saying About the Book

"How do you feel when someone says: ‘I want tell you about my product?’ Ready to run away in horror, right? What about when someone says ‘Let me tell you a story?’ Now that’s interesting! Casey Hibbard is an expert in Success-Story Marketing and her terrific book Stories that Sell will help you reach people in the best way possible, through customer storytelling."
David Meerman Scott
Bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR
www.davidmeermanscott.com

"People are often bored or put off by facts, but they never tire of hearing stories. That’s why selling with stories is so effective and that’s why this book tells a crucial truth to salespeople."
Jay Conrad Levinson
The Father of Guerrilla Marketing; Author, Guerrilla Marketing series of books
www.gmarketing.com

"In the age of The Jaded Customer, companies that can speak to prospects credibly and authentically will thrive. In this timely, engaging and comprehensive book—and new "standard" on the subject—case-study maven Casey Hibbard hasn’t held back a single how-to detail for turning satisfied customers’ stories into a company’s most powerful selling tool. Perfect for both companies seeking a competitive edge in the marketplace and writers looking to expand their professional offering."
Peter Bowerman
Author, The Well-Fed Writer titles
www.wellfedwriter.com

"A book-length tutorial on marketing with case studies and other customer success stories has been long overdue. Casey Hibbard’s Stories That Sell fills that gap admirably."
Bob Bly
Author, The Copywriter’s Handbook
www.bly.com

"For decades, marketing has professed the power of the testimonial. It makes perfect sense. Word of mouth buzz has always been more potent than paid advertising. So why not amplify the power of a single customer’s experience by sharing their compelling story? As is true of many things—easy to say, difficult to actually do well. That’s where Casey Hibbard’s book Stories that Sell comes in. It’s like a crash course on how to capture and share your customer stories in a way that evokes trust and inspires buying action.
Don’t write another testimonial until you’ve read this book!"
Drew McLellan
Top Dog, McLellan Marketing Group
www.DrewsMarketingMinute.com

"If your business sells costly or complex products or services, you must read this book. Hibbard unveils the secrets to producing compelling success stories and case studies that will grow your business. The chapter on securing permission from your best customers contains a gold mine of ideas. This landmark book will become a standard reference guide for businesses and writers."
Michael A. Stelzner
Author, Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged
www.writingwhitepapers.com

"Using real customer scenarios with tangible business results is the best way to capture the attention of busy decision makers. This fine book shows you how to craft these riveting stories that move prospects to take action. Get it!"
Jill Konrath
Author, Selling to Big Companies
CEO, SellingtoBigCompanies.com

"Storytelling is the best way to attract prospects who increasingly rely on what they hear to decide what they buy. Casey Hibbard has written an excellent, practical guide to identifying and deploying powerful stories that will persuade and sell."
Lynn Upshaw
Author, Truth: The New Rules of Marketing in a Skeptical World
www.upshawmarketing.com

"If you’re selling products or services in the B2B space, you’ll want to read Stories That Sell. Casey Hibbard and the companies featured generously share practical advice and real-world examples. You’ll learn everything you need to know to create or improve a success story/case study program for your organization. Insights on successfully using customer stories from sales guru Jill Konrath are a huge added bonus."
Mary Flaherty
Manager, Research and Content Development
www.RainToday.com

"Stories that Sell outlines a process, defines real-world examples and provides the inspiration to make case studies a marketing staple. Casey, thanks for your transparency, for walking your talk, and for writing this book to show entrepreneurs the Success-Story Marketing™ way."
Mary Ellen Merrigan
The ProfitMeister
www.ProfitMeister.com

"In Stories that Sell, Casey Hibbard clearly demonstrates the value of using the voice of the customer to tell a compelling story. She articulately summarizes her years of experience in this one, excellent source. I’ve worked with her for years and give much credit to her approach in my success!"
Ann Bettencourt
Marketing Communications Manager
IHS

"Stories That Sell is my go-to guide for case studies. I am finding it acts as a valuable reference for when I don’t know the answer or can’t think of a good way to approach something. I can open the book, get some ideas and move forward."
Jill Conrad, CMP
Sr. Manager, Corporate Events and Communications
FrontRange Solutions

"Cutting through the commercial clutter has never been tougher. That’s why you must buy this book. It has the secret to blazing a trail through the marketing morass: Stories from the only people we believe anymore—real customers who remind us of ourselves."
Katya Andresen
Author, Robin Hood Marketing and nonprofitmarketingblog.com
COO, Network for Good

"With the business climate becoming more competitive every day, it is essential to have a competitive edge. Casey Hibbard’s new book, Stories That Sell, offers just that—a highly competitive edge. This book is a must-read for anyone in sales, who owns a business, or is responsible for increasing customer care, revenues and position in the market."
Kathleen Gage
Bestselling author, Internet Marketing Advisor, Keynote Speaker
www.kathleengage.com

"Casey has compiled an impressively comprehensive, step-by-step approach to developing a professional success-story program. There’s more to it than you think; Casey’s book is an excellent planning and execution tool for such a program. She’s particularly strong in keeping your eye on the ball: developing customer stories that will have an impact on sales."
Bill Lee
President, Customer Reference Forum
www.customerreferenceforum.com