Stories With Traction

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 designate monetary support for STEM programs in their communities. In addition, Dan has spent over a decade as a "Big Brother" in the Beyond School Walls Big Brother Big Sister program, he's mentored numerous students through the Future City Competition, and he spent some time in Rwanda building a bridge over a river in a rural village.For more info, check out Dan Koval here | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-koval/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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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: Stories on a Massive Stage with Rachel SimonMATT 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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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/lyndsaydowdh4h/https://heartbeatforhire.com/podcastEPISODES MENTIONED DURING SHOW:Questions Save Lives with Robert Berry  Yes, and…with Chris BogueMATT 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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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-matteo-a2a91b6/https://www.e3-consulting.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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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/raksimon/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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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.cohttps://www.instagram.com/gillendeven/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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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 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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/If you have a question, please feel free to email: matt@mattzaun.com or connect on LinkedIn and send a message.

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 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 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-farrell/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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/  

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 billboards in Times Square, created a lead generation machine (collecting hundreds of thousands of emails), and generated multi-million dollar year growth in top-line revenue.For more info, check out Josh here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-rudegeair/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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

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.comEPISODES MENTIONED DURING CONVERSATION:Six Figure Sales Secrets Company Culture: Definition, Benefits and StrategiesMATT 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:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/