Stories With Traction

5-Day Storytelling Challenge Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you. To sign up, go HERE . SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Stories With Traction , Matt Zaun sits down with David Nast , CEO of Nast Partners , to explore how creativity, storytelling, and grit have shaped his life from the stage as a rock musician to...

5-Day Storytelling Challenge Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you. To sign up, go HERE . SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Scott Mason and Matt Zaun talk about storytelling and the myths that we tell ourselves.  SCOTT MASON : Scott is a transformational coach for attorneys, a keynote speaker, and the host o...

5-Day Storytelling Challenge Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you. To sign up, go HERE . SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with David Frederiksen, Petra Coach and founder of PatientFocus, to discuss the often-overlooked struggles business leaders face when transitioning from doing the work to lea...

5-Day Storytelling Challenge Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you. To sign up, go HERE . SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a Launch, Grow, Thrive series with John Wilson on the Stories With Traction podcast .  SUMMARY: In this episode, John Wilson and Matt Zaun discuss why many successful business lea...

5-Day Storytelling Challenge Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you. To sign up go HERE . SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a Launch, Grow, Thrive series with John Wilson on the Stories With Traction podcast .  SUMMARY: In this episode, John Wilson and Matt Zaun discuss why hiring the right COO is param...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a Launch, Grow, Thrive series with John Wilson on the Stories With Traction podcast . SUMMARY: In this episode, John Wilson and Matt Zaun discuss the build, measure, learn loop and whether or not we should pivot or persevere. DR. JOHN WILSON: John is an entrepreneur, a professor at Drexel University, and the Host of EntreProfessor . MATT ZAUN: Matt is an...

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Sel Watts , founder of Wattsnext PX , to discuss the essential role of culture in business growth. Sel challenges the common perception that culture is just a "fluffy" HR concept, arguing instead that it is a strategic business driver that directly impacts productivity, retention, and company valuation. In addition, they talk about:...

SUMMARY: In this episode, we "flip the script." Instead of Matt Zaun interviewing someone on the Stories With Traction Podcast , he was interviewed on the Executive Hustle Podcast with Kirsten Yurich. 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 ca...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series where Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun discuss personal branding and strategic storytelling. MICHELLE GRIFFIN: Michelle coaches on authority-focused personal branding to help professionals step out and be seen as leaders in their space. MATT ZAUN: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients thr...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series where Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun discuss personal branding and strategic storytelling. MICHELLE GRIFFIN: Michelle coaches on authority-focused personal branding to help professionals step out and be seen as leaders in their space. MATT ZAUN: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients thr...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: From overcoming personal struggles as a teen mom to leading a successful business, Tami Cole has built a career defined by resilience, determination, and leadership. In this episode, Tami shares her inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship, offering powerful lessons on: ✅ Navigating the challenges of single motherhood while building a career ✅ Transitioning from...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a series on Stories From the Top with Matthew Scura from Edge of Cinema. EPISODE #1 | From Struggling to Success in Storytelling EPISODE #2 | Why Storytelling Works EPISODE #3 SUMMARY: In this episode, Matthew Scura and Matt Zaun talk about how you can be a great public speaker. MATTHEW SCURA : Matthew is the CEO & Co-Founder of Edge of Cinema. EDGE...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a series on Stories From the Top with Matthew Scura from Edge of Cinema. EPISODE #1  EPISODE #2 SUMMARY: In this episode, Matthew Scura and Matt Zaun discuss why storytelling works. MATTHEW SCURA : Matthew is the CEO & Co-Founder of Edge of Cinema. EDGE OF CINEMA : Founded in 2009, Edge of Cinema is a leading video production and digital marketing ag...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This episode is part of a series on Stories From the Top with Matthew Scura from Edge of Cinema. SUMMARY: In this episode, Matthew Scura and Matt Zaun discuss how you can go from struggling to success in storytelling. VIDEO MENTIONED IN THE INTRO MATTHEW SCURA : Matthew is the CEO & Co-Founder of Edge of Cinema. EDGE OF CINEMA : Founded in 2009, Edge of Cinema is a leading...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris Schalleur and Matt Zaun discuss a powerful struggle/victory story and what companies can do to protect themselves regarding cyber security. CHRIS SCHALLEUR: Chris is the CEO of Christo IT Services. CHRISTO IT SERVICES: Founded in 1999 to provide the type of professional IT support larger companies enjoy to small businesses in the Philadelphia region, Chr...

SUMMARY: In this episode, Julia Soplop and Matt Zaun discuss Julia’s book, Information Crisis. JULIA SOPLOP  BIO: Julia is an award-winning author of four books: Information Crisis: How a Better Understanding of Science Can Help Us Face the Greatest Problems of Our Time, Equus Rising: How the Horse Shaped U.S. History, Documenting Your World Through Photography, and Untangling the Self-Publishing...

SUMMARY: In this episode, we "flip the script." Instead of Matt Zaun interviewing someone on the Stories With Traction podcast, he was interviewed on the Recipe for Success podcast with Nancy Giacolone. 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...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Kevin Connor and Matt Zaun talk about how storytelling can be woven into print material and how you can get print to work for you. KEVIN CONNOR: Kevin is a partner at Modern SBC. Some of the projects that Modern SBC routinely works on: - Copywriting and content creation - Logo and corporate identity creation - Tradeshow/exhibits/virtual tradeshow exhibits - Br...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This podcast episode is part of a book-writing series with Amy Lynch on the Stories With Traction Podcast . 1st Episode 2nd Episode 3rd EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Amy Lynch and Matt Zaun discuss why you should write a book and some common objections people might have.  AMY LYNCH BIO: Amy is the founder and a writer at Fernling Creative, a premium writing agency that gene...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Alicia Parr and Matt Zaun discuss a simple framework for motivating and aligning a team. FRAMEWORK MENTIONED: Affirm and reiterate beliefs, principles & values. Look what we’ve accomplished. We’ve done great things together already. (Localize to the audience whenever possible.) Acknowledge near term and current challenges. (Don’t happy-talk like things are...

SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This podcast episode is part of a book-writing series with Amy Lynch on the Stories With Traction Podcast. 1st Episode 2nd EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Amy Lynch and Matt Zaun discuss systems and creativity in book writing. AMY LYNCH BIO: Amy is the founder and a writer at Fernling Creative, a premium writing agency that generates exceptional content in your voice because...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Eric Curtis and Matt Zaun talk about Eric’s adoption story and how climbing a physical mountain led him to climb another kind of mountain. ERIC CURTIS: Eric is the CEO and Managing Partner at Curtis Strategy. For more info on Eric: LinkedIn Website MATT ZAUN: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients th...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Amy Lynch and Matt Zaun discuss systems and creativity in book writing. SERIES: This podcast episode is part of a book-writing series with Amy Lynch on the Stories With Traction Podcast. Episode #2 | Systems for Writing a Book Episode # 3 | Why YOU Should Write a Book AMY LYNCH BIO: Amy is the founder and a writer at Fernling Creative, a premium writing agency...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series where Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun discuss personal branding and strategic storytelling. MICHELLE GRIFFIN BIO: Michelle coaches on authority-focused personal branding to help professionals step out and be seen as leaders in their space. For more info on Michelle: LinkedIn Website MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller wh...

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Stephanie Crowe and Matt Zaun talk about growing your leadership skills. STEPHANIE CROWE BIO: Stephanie is the CEO of Learn.net. She is also a Best-Selling Author and Speaker. For more info on Stephanie: LinkedIn Website MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strateg...