#159: From Chaos to Creative Power

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SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Steve Schmidt, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Owner of Magnetic, as well as Co-Owner and Creative Lead at Spotlight Sioux Falls, to explore how creative content and radical authenticity shape modern business success. From building a $5M company in one year to facing rock bottom and rebuilding both his life and career, Steve offers a brutally honest look at what it really takes to lead and why vulnerability might just be the ultimate business superpower.

In addition, they talk about:

✅ Rhythm, consistency, and predictability: business lessons from the drummer’s seat

✅ Steve’s powerful sobriety journey and how it reshaped his leadership approach

✅ How to creatively break through content saturation (with actual examples)

✅ The role of emotional regulation and why sometimes the smartest move is just to walk away

…and much more!

BIOS:

Steven Schmidt is the Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Owner of Magnetic, a creative content agency helping companies craft compelling media strategies that scale. He’s also the Co-Owner and Creative Oversight at Spotlight Sioux Falls, a rapidly growing local media platform. A former touring musician, seasoned entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health and sobriety, Steve brings a unique blend of grit, creativity, and real-world leadership to every conversation.

Matt Zaun is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who shows business leaders how to inspire action and drive results through the power of strategic storytelling. With a track record of catalyzing significant sales growth for over 300 organizations across industries—from financial services to health and wellness—Matt’s approach has been proven to deliver measurable impact.