Stories With Traction

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a "Storybank" and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: This is a solo episode focused on the significant stories in your life.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a "Storybank" and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: In this episode, Erica Rankin and Matt Zaun talk about what it took to make Bro Dough what it is today.ERICA RANKIN BIO: Erica is the Founder & CEO of Bro Dough, which is Canada’s first better-for-you edible cookie dough.For more info, check out Erica here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabrodough/https://www.growwitherica.com/https://brodough.ca/MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a "Storybank" and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY:  Many people have asked me over the years, “who is your favorite speaker, Matt?” The Speaker that I’ve learned the most from and who has had the largest impact on my career has been Ryan Avery.  Having him on the Stories With Traction podcast was an honor and privilege.RYAN AVERY BIO: Ryan is the speaker that shows people and organizations how to go from A to The.  He is an incredible author and world record-breaker.For more info, check out Ryan HERE.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

SUMMARY: In this episode, Terence Farrell and Matt Zaun discuss how our hobbies can make us more creative in life and business.TERENCE FARRELL BIO: Terence served as a Chester County Commissioner for 12 years, and before that, he was the Recorder of Deeds for 8 years.  Today, he is the President of For Real Solutions, a consulting firm that brings value to its clients through leveraging Terence’s knowledge, experience, network, and creativity. Two of the major focuses for his business are on reducing healthcare costs for various organizations and mitigating loss in pension funds that occur because of fraud or other illegal activities.For more info, check out Terence HERE.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?...and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a storybank and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.SHOW NOTES:PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Rajeev Kapur and Matt Zaun talk about how COVID changed 1105 Media’s business and how they were able to be creative to continue to deliver value to their clients. In addition, they talk about the future of in-person events and why leaders should embrace AI.RAJEEV KAPUR BIO: Rajeev is the President and CEO of 1105 Media. As a Global Business and Tech Leader, he has reinvented business cultures and has transformed stagnant sales into dynamic multimillion-dollar growth for small and middle-market companies. A true rainmaker and innovator, he is passionate about repairing broken market strategies, company cultures, and leadership stagnation to identify and capture new business opportunities.For more info, check out Rajeev here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevkapur1/https://1105media.com/pages/from-our-ceo.aspxMATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE.

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?...and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a storybank and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SUMMARY: In this episode, Claire Davis and Matt Zaun talk about how they created a storytelling system and positioned it to boost sales and enhance their marketing efforts.CLAIRE DAVIS BIO: Claire is a branding consultant that helps people write their stories.  The Stories With Traction podcast wouldn’t exist if it weren't for her.  Claire has been one of the most influential individuals when it comes to marketing, crafting messages, and getting stories to connect with an audience.For more info, check out Claire HERE.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE.

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?...and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a storybank and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SUMMARY: In this episode, Jacob Brown and Matt Zaun talk about how to turn failure into fuel for growth.JACOB BROWN BIO: Jacob is a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and writer.For more info, check out Jacob here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobaaronbrown/https://failforwardbrown.com/MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?...and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a storybank and utilize it to achieve your goals!You can find the course HERE.PODCAST SUMMARY: In this episode, Lori Halverson and Matt Zaun talk about the motivational level of leaders and how this can impact their company culture.  In addition, they dive into the importance of keeping everyone accountable regardless of generation.LORI HALVERSON BIO: Lori is the President of The Halverson Group and a Vistage Chair, where she helps business leaders build and live their legacy.For more info, check out Lori HERE.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE. 

SHOW NOTES:PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:Stories of LeadershipHow to Get Involved in Politics SUMMARY: In this episode, Terence Farrell and Matt Zaun discuss ways leaders can get more involved in their communities and why it’s important.TERENCE FARRELL BIO: Terence served as a Chester County Commissioner for 12 years, and before that, he was the Recorder of Deeds for 8 years.  Today, he is the President of For Real Solutions, a consulting firm that brings value to its clients through leveraging Terence’s knowledge, experience, network, and creativity. Two of the major focuses for his business are on reducing healthcare costs for various organizations and mitigating loss in pension funds that occur because of fraud or other illegal activities.For more info, check out Terence HERE MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE

Wanna…Boost your Sales?Enhance your Marketing?and create a vibrant company culture?All of that is possible through the power of Strategic Storytelling!Check out the Stories With Traction course, where you’ll learn how to set up a storybank and utilize it to achieve your goals.You can find the course HERE.SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: In this episode, Mike Kramer and Matt Zaun talk about how business leaders can implement simple strategies that will lead to significant growth.MIKE KRAMER BIO: Mike is the founder of ManageHub, which provides mid-market and smaller organizations leadership and coaching services. He utilizes Baldrige-based management for results.For more info, check out Mike HERE.MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.For more info, check out Matt Zaun HERE.