...my content produces 2 million+ impressions each year. Has for the last four years. This isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. Meaning anyone can do it.
This led to tens of thousands of people checking out my profile.
Profile views lead to inbound messages inquiring about...
You wouldn't go to an in-person networking event and only talk business, would you?
What would you talk about?
You'd connect with people over: family, where they went to school, and sports.
So why are you only sharing stuffy business posts on here?
I'm not saying to turn your LinkedIn into...
How to have an awesome day…
Forgive your younger self.
Believe in your current self.
Create your future self.
I love when people lean into their creativity!
It's fun and profitable.
Have a great day, everyone!
It’s hard for me to believe. It really is.
Just like everyone, when covid hit, I shifted how I was sharing info.
I turned to LinkedIn.
As funny as it is now, I had a tough time making my first LinkedIn post. Must have wrote and rewrote that sucker a dozen times.
So why is the number...
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How to Build a Legacy
How Hobbies Make You More Creative
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Terence Farrell and Matt Zaun discuss the importance of mentorship.
TERENCE FARRELL BIO: Terence served as a...
Some of you may think I’m a sap.
That’s ok.
One of my favorite mediums to share info on is podcasts.
As I'm thinking about what I'm thankful for this week, I’m excited that last week, my podcast hit ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ !
I’m incredibly grateful to ALL my guests who have been a part of...
Your prospects don't care about that.
They care about what you can do for them.
You need to share stories that your prospects relate to.
Make your clients the hero - not you.
SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery and Matt Zaun discuss how to talk to different generations.
DR. KATHERINE JEFFERY BIO: Katherine is a generational strategist who specializes in developing business strategies that help organizations navigate the complexities of having five...
Wanna know why Gen-Xers do what they do? Wanna learn how to coach Millennials?
Check out this podcast episode, Navigating the Generational Shift.
You might want to listen to Dr. Katherine Jeffery; you’ll hear stuff you’ve never heard before.
Or don’t; you can always stay...
...”how much time do you spend on revenue-producing activities?” I said, ”well, I spend time doing...”
He said, ”no, not revenue-producing!”
I said, ”I do focus on...”
He said, ”no, not revenue-producing!”
*This exchange went back and forth...
-Hooks
-Timing
-Delivery
-Patterns
-Foundations
If you want to learn how to create a tribe of people around you, what better individuals to look to than those who can dominate a music stage?!
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I remember my Dad telling me that when I was growing up because I was reading a lot of newspapers and magazines.
His point was to read more material (like novels and non-fiction), where the author put more time and energy into their writing.
Social media is even lower-level writing than newspapers....
There are too many leaders that try to delegate all aspects of marketing.
Do you really believe that Apple would be where it is today if Steve Jobs didn't focus on marketing?!
There is no way.
He took an active part in the process.
Think about all the stories he shared to position Apple.
Because of...
Fired up! This week, I’ll be speaking in Myrtle Beach, Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA.
Looking forward to showing leaders how to persuade with power through strategic storytelling.
This week is going to be awesome!
P.S. If you want story ideas, download my 150+ storytelling...
Think you're too young, or too old?!
You're always too something for someone!
Too short
Too tall
Too bold
Too shy
Too young
Too old
Be too good for it to matter.
Most companies are all talk.
They write out their “company values” to check a box.
None of their employees could actually tell you all the company values since they're so forgettable.
Paint the picture regarding your values
through stories. Your definition of......
One of my Grandmothers used to tell me, ”when I tell you to jump, you ask how high! When I tell you to do something, you do it, period!” She forced me to listen to her out of...FEAR!
My other Grandmother, on the other hand, would tell me why she wanted me to do certain things.
She...
While speaking in Erie, I asked someone what their favorite restaurant was, and without hesitation, they yelled, “Like My Thai!”
With that kind of recommendation, I had to check it out, and it did not disappoint.
The owner and chef, Mike Augustine, put the kitchen right in the...
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Carol Kavanaugh-Arrington and Matt Zaun discuss how in-person meetings spur on innovation and creativity for organizations.
CAROL KAVANAUGH-ARRINGTON BIO: Carol is the Director of Group Sales for Outside DMC.
She became an event producer in 1986...
1) Share powerful stories that connect
2) Let your competitors drown in numbers
Branson said, “telling a story is one of the best ways we have of coming up with new ideas.”
He has found this practice so powerful that he sets time aside every year for company retreats to position his organization to have a surge of creativity.
If you want ideas on how you can do...
You're not focused on S$&%#. No, not that s-word. You're not focused on...
STORIES!
Say it, “s-t-o-r-i-e-s!”
Your clients don’t want to be read a PowerPoint; they don’t want to be bored by your numbers; they want a reason to believe in your...
But our 8th President, Martin Van Buren, is someone we all can learn from. He was the first president in U.S. history to create a bit of a content (in-person speeches back then) machine. He set up a system that supported his objectives and worked it relentlessly.
We can do...
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