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.
Episodes
191 episodes
#191: Positioning, Presence, Proof: The New Playbook for Aspiring Speakers
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with talent agent and founder Monique Sar to unpack what it really takes f...
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Episode 191
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33:57
#190: Communication Is a Core Function
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Joshua Altman of Beltway Media to talk...
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Episode 190
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27:36
#189: The Leadership Currency Nobody Talks About
SHOW NOTES:Matt Zaun sits down with Todd White, founder of Clearpeg, to unpack the caus...
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Episode 189
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36:44
#188: Respect, Legacy, and the Power of One: How Great Buyers Think
SHOW NOTES:Matt Zaun sits down with Malcolm Peace, who shares how his team at Tsetserra eval...
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Episode 188
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28:47
#187: Own Your Zone: Turning Stress Into Strength Under Pressure
Show Notes:In this episode of Stories with Traction, Matt Zaun sits down with performance coach, speaker, and forme...
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Episode 187
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44:41
#186: The Brutal Truth About Lead Generation
SHOW NOTES:In this episode of Stories With Traction, host Matt Zaun sits down with
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Episode 186
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39:49
#185: Use Great Hooks
SHOW NOTES:In this solo episode of Stories With Traction, host Matt Zaun breaks down one of the most common mi...
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Episode 185
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7:00
#184: Story Strategy Sessions
SHOW NOTES:In this solo episode of Stories With Traction, host Matt Zaun breaks down a simple, repeatable system for using s...
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Episode 184
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11:53
#183: Storytelling FAQ Episode #8
SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series featuring Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun, who discuss personal branding and...
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Episode 183
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10:24
#182: Storytelling FAQ Episode #7
SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series featuring Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun, who discuss personal branding and...
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Episode 182
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9:29
#181: Storytelling FAQ Episode #6
SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series featuring Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun, who discuss personal branding and...
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Episode 181
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10:52
#180: Storytelling FAQ Episode #5
SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: This is part of an FAQ series featuring Michelle Griffin and Matt Zaun, who discuss personal branding and...
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Episode 180
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12:04
#179: Authentic Scarcity and Simple Systems: The New Recruiting Playbook
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Ryan Hogan, Founder & CEO of Ta...
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Episode 179
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32:47
#178: Stop Selling Services. Start Solving Problems
SHOW NOTES:In this practical, high-energy episode, Matt Zaun talks with Sean Garner, StoryBrand–certified marketer and foun...
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Episode 178
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42:34
#177: Beat Obscurity: Podcast Interviews That Build Trust (and Profit)
Show Notes:In this high-impact episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Tom Schwab, Chief Evangelist Officer & Founder of
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Episode 177
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42:42
#176: When the Economy Crashes…Diversify or Die
SHOW NOTES:In this insightful episode, Matt Zaun talks with Marcy Sagel, CEO & Principal of
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Episode 176
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39:40
#175: From Despair to Data: Rebuilding a Life One Metric at a Time
SHOW NOTES:In this powerful episode, Matt Zaun talks with Natalia Zacharin, founder of
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Episode 175
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43:45
#174: Story > Stunts: Building Campaigns Audiences Choose to Follow
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Stewart Cohen, award-winning director/photographer and CEO of
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Episode 174
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39:34
#173: Cybersecurity Meets Comedy: How Humor Builds Trust
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Rob Black, Founder & CEO of Fra...
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Episode 173
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31:04
#172: Pickleball’s Playbook: Why “Everyone” Is the Target Market
SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Patricio Misitrano, a
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Episode 172
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32:06
#171: Sleep Is a Skillset: The Surprising Habits That Heal Insomnia
SHOW NOTES:In this insightful episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Morgan Adams, an insomnia and holistic sleep coach,...
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Episode 171
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47:04
#170: Lessons From the CPA Who Took the Mic (and the Risk)
5-Day Storytelling ChallengeWhether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you.To sign up, go
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Episode 170
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41:06
#169: Great Sales Reps Without Systems Will Wreck Your Growth
5-Day Storytelling ChallengeWhether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this challenge is for you.To sign up, go
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Episode 169
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32:08