Matt Zaun
Stories With Traction
The Stories With Traction Podcast was created to empower leaders to elevate their businesses through the art of strategic storytelling. By engaging clients and inspiring team members, leaders can significantly impact the world around them. Each episode offers insights into storytelling, marketing, sales, company culture, and leadership, providing practical tools to drive growth and influence positive change. Tune in to transform your approach and lead with purpose.
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Matt Zaun
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
How to Change Your Community 14.07.2023 29:39
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, Chanel Cook and Matt Zaun talk about how busine...
Unify Sales and Marketing 07.07.2023 33:53
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 SUMMARY: In this episode, Erik Wolf and Matt Zaun talk about the...
How to Get Involved in Politics 30.06.2023 37:49
SHOW NOTES: PODCAST EPISODE MENTIONED: Stories of Leadership . SUMMARY: In this episode, Terence Farrell and Matt Zaun talk about how you can get involved politically. 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...
The Power of Collaboration 23.06.2023 29:17
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, Linda Goldstein and Matt Zaun talk about Lin...
The Origin Story 20.06.2023 11:13
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: This solo episode focuses on Matt Zaun's...
How Opinion Surveys Are Hurting Your Business 16.06.2023 47:19
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, Craig Andrews and Matt Zaun talk about buil...
The Importance of Learning Tours 09.06.2023 29:32
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, Kirsten Yurich and Matt Zaun talk about the imp...
Getting Stuff Done! 02.06.2023 35:48
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 Andrea Jones and Matt Zaun talk...
Are Your Stories Resonating? 26.05.2023 36:58
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, Rachel Simon and Mat...
How to Separate Yourself in Sales 19.05.2023 38:31
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, Niraj Kapur and Matt...
The Hidden Life of Many Leaders 12.05.2023 42:20
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, Kari Schwear and Matt Zaun talk...
Building Better SEO 05.05.2023 27:36
SHOW NOTES: 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 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Drew Blumenthal and Matt Zaun t...
Refining Your Stories Through LinkedIn 28.04.2023 35:49
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE MENTIONED: Stories on a Massive Stage with Rachel Simon can be listened to HERE . SUMMARY: In this episode, Rachel Simon and Matt Zaun talk about how you can refine your stories through posting on LinkedIn. RACHEL SIMON BIO: Rachel is the Founder & CEO of Connect the Dots Digital, where she focuses on LinkedIn corporate strategy and how companies can utilize the platform wi...
Using Data to Connect with Prospects 21.04.2023 35:10
SUMMARY: In this episode, Will McGinnis and Matt Zaun talk about how companies can utilize technology to capture a prospect's data and then use that info to strategically connect with them. WILL MCGINNIS BIO: Will is the Director of Sales at FullThrottle. AI, which is a company that helps businesses identify and measure data, so they can position themselves for future growth. For more info, c...
Compound Interest on Your Giving 14.04.2023 34:32
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun talk about how to build a legacy through Corporate Social Responsibility. DAN KOVAL BIO: Currently in his 14th year at Bentley Systems, Dan Koval oversees all global corporate giving and colleague community involvement. This includes Bentley’s massive STEM grant program, which provides funds on behalf of all full-time colleagues to desi...
The Stories That Build Your Brand 07.04.2023 22:20
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun talk about how to build a foundational personal brand that’s fused with your company. MICHELLE GRIFFIN BIO: Michelle is an author, speaker, and coach who shows professionals how to step out and be seen as leaders in their space with her authority-focused approach. For more info, check out Michelle here . EPISODE MENTIONED: Storie...
Irresistible Sales Culture 31.03.2023 29:53
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Lyndsay Dowd and Matt Zaun discuss how leaders can create an irresistible sales culture. LYNDSAY DOWD BIO: Lyndsay is a speaker, and coach to executive leadership teams, where she shows them how to build an irresistible sales culture that drives results. For more info, check out Lyndsay here | https://heartbeatforhire.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsaydo...
How to Improve Customer Service 24.03.2023 32:48
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Rocco Matteo and Matt Zaun discuss retail and the danger in companies chasing the next trend at the expense of their existing customers. ROCCO MATTEO BIO: Rocco is the managing partner of E3 Consulting, and he frequently speaks on strategic planning, “the art of retail,” and communication. For more info, check out Rocco here | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocco...
Stories on a Massive Stage 17.03.2023 32:55
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Rachel Simon and Matt Zaun talk about how to view LinkedIn like a massive stage. RACHEL SIMON BIO: Rachel is the Founder & CEO of Connect the Dots Digital, where she focuses on LinkedIn corporate strategy and how companies can utilize the platform with their employees for maximum results. For more info, check out Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra...
How to Position Yourself as an Expert 10.03.2023 32:38
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Deven Gillen and Matt Zaun talk about how to position yourself as an expert on social media. DEVEN GILLEN BIO: Deven is the Director of Business Development at Storyy, where they help business owners grow their personal brand and establish themselves as a trusted authority. For more info, check out Deven here | storyy.co https://www.instagram.com/gillendeven/...
The Same Story?! 03.03.2023 11:46
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: This is a solo episode focused on the frequency of our stories. 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 i...
Stories of Leadership 24.02.2023 44:17
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Terence Farrell and Matt Zaun discuss the importance of setting expectations, communication, and empathy in leadership. TERENCE FARRELL BIO: Terence served as a Chester County, PA Commissioner for 12 years; before that, he was the Recorder of Deeds for eight years. Today, he is the President of For Real Solutions, a consulting firm that brings value to its c...
Getting to #1 17.02.2023 40:50
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Josh Rudegeair and Matt Zaun talk about the determination it took for him to get a podcast to #1 on the charts. JOSH RUDEGEAIR BIO: Josh is a marketing expert and is currently the Senior Manager of Corporate Marketing at Ascension. He successfully launched two podcasts that hit #1 in the United States (all podcasts, all categories), designed multiple billboar...
Ignite Your Sales Power! 10.02.2023 36:53
SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Joy Rains and Matt Zaun talk about her book, Ignite Your Sales Power. JOY RAINS BIO: Joy is the author of Ignite Your Sales Power and Meditation Illuminated. For more info, check out Joy here | Joyrains.com EPISODES MENTIONED DURING CONVERSATION: Six Figure Sales Secrets Company Culture: Definition, Benefits and Strategies MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winn...
Part 2 : Company Culture and Trauma 03.02.2023 48:10
SHOW NOTES: SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a company culture series with Ricardo Gonzalez on the Stories With Traction Podcast. SUMMARY: In this episode, Ricardo Gonzalez and Matt Zaun discuss why leaders' trauma might negatively affect their company culture. RICARDO GONZALEZ BIO: Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of Bilingual America and the author of numerous books that focus on m...
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