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.
Stories With Traction
#165: How a Summer Job on a Golf Course Shaped a CEO
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Show Notes:
In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Christopher Brown, co-founder and CEO of Teed & Brown, to unpack what it really takes to grow a thriving service business from the ground up. Christopher shares how a teenage summer job on a golf course shaped his work ethic, how the right partnership fueled early growth, and what it took to scale from a two-man operation to over 135 employees, with plans to double in size.
In this conversation, they dive into:
✅ The power of pairing street smarts with book smarts
✅ Why the best leaders build teams of people better than themselves in specialized roles.
✅ The “1 to 10” rule
…and much more!
BIOS:
Christopher Brown is the co-founder and CEO of Teed & Brown, a leading lawn care service company serving Connecticut, New York, and beyond. Since 1995, Teed & Brown has grown from a two-man startup to a regional industry leader recognized for its consistent quality, strategic growth, and a culture that attracts top talent.
Matt Zaun is an award-winning speaker and strategic storytelling expert who shows leaders how to inspire action and drive results through the power of story. With a track record of helping 300+ organizations transform sales, marketing, and culture, Matt helps decision-makers lead with clarity and connection.