She taught me the secret to losing weight!
You can do this too!
3-years ago, I hired Aly Di as my fitness coach. Not only did she ask me my why behind wanting to lose weight, but she asked me to go five levels deep...
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92% of everyone who sets one fails, so why in the world would YOU set yourself up for failure?!
Don’t set New Year’s Resolutions; set specific daily habits that will lead to what you want.
YOU will WIN!
P.S. I fell asleep at 11 pm last night. I'm officially an old man. What time did...
One of my neighbors smokes 3 packs of cigarettes a day.
He knows that it's terrible for his health, but having better health was never a motivation for him.
So, I went the financial route with him.
I asked him how much money a pack of Marlboros goes for these days.
Around $10...
Three months down the line, the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later, the dog was pregnant again, and nine months on, it gave birth to another dozen puppies. The pattern continued.
On the 18th month, the dog approached the elephant, questioning, ”Are you sure that you are...
This year had some mighty highs and some deep lows.
I had more self-growth than ever before. I also battled major challenges that caused a lot of anguish.
My business significantly increased. I also went through extreme frustration to pull that off.
At times, I felt like the greatest...
PODCAST EPISODE MENTIONED IN INTRO: The Storytelling System
PODCAST SUMMARY: In this episode, Claire Davis and Matt Zaun talk about “content buckets” and ideas for story prompts.
CLAIRE DAVIS BIO: Claire is a branding consultant that helps people write their stories. If it...
... “if you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late, and if you're late, you're an abomination.”
Then he had children.
His perspective changed real quick.
The archaic 9-5 clock-in, clock-out idea is not good business.
When I led a team, I told my staff, “I...
Took out someone I respected; that was where I wanted to be in life, to breakfast.
Told him my future dreams.
He said, “I'll give you a 1% chance of success; more than likely, you’ll fail and won't make it.”
“Being a professional speaker takes more grit than...
People want to feel that they can trust you, and the quickest way you can build that trust is through storytelling.
In addition, people are yearning for a real connection.
Understanding this is an opportunity for you and a chance to empower people through your personal and business...
First, yes, I’m sitting in the exact seat Rosa Parks sat in that launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Ok, here are three things I learned that I didn’t know.
1. The iconic picture you’ve seen in mass media of Parks is not the seat where the protest started. In the picture...
It was an honor to have so many incredible guests this month. Check out the lineup…
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Dec 1st - Storytelling Through Print Media with Andrew Smith
Dec 4th - From Order to Doorstep with Andrew Serby
Dec 8th - Master...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Shaun Toomey and Matt Zaun talk about eldercare and what you can do if you have aging parents that need help.
SHAUN TOOMEY BIO: Shaun is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Care Advantage.
For more info:
Shaun's LinkedIn
Care Advantage Website
MATT...
So many content creators on here want “likes.”
No strategy. Just fluff.
I know someone who has 1,000,000+ LinkedIn followers, and their business is struggling.
I also know someone with 10,000 followers, and their business is thriving.
The difference? One...
SHOW NOTES:
SUMMARY: In this episode, Dave Johnson and Matt Zaun discuss the dynamics of owning a family business and how simple truths can lead to more wisdom as a leader.
DAVE JOHNSON BIO: Dave is the Managing Partner of Bentz Jaz USA, and he’s the Owner and CEO of Covenant Services.
For...
This idea can become a reality based on learning how to be a great storyteller.
Pay attention to great marketing around you. What story is the ad saying through story? Pay attention to the hooks. We can learn a ton from great emails and TV ads.
Wanna hear more? Check...
During the Great Depression, when things looked grim, the “Wienermobile” was launched and soon became a national icon.
Six Wienermobiles operated throughout the United States. The driver of a Wienermobile was called “The Hotdogger.” The Hotdogger's job was to "meat" and...
I've worked my guts out for my clients. More miles flown and driven than I’d care to admit.
I've decided to get off the road for a couple of weeks and spend time with family. My travel schedule will pick back up Jan 3rd.
In the meantime, check out some cool spots this year...
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I'm lying here. Yes, on my 9-year-old son’s pillow. Yay, dinosaurs.
...and I pulled up the best-performing posts I've had in the last 365 days.
50 posts that did exceptionally well.
In fact, based on my numbers and how my sales funnel, and content machine runs, these posts are...
*Check out the picture I snapped from my hotel room the night before.
It flew in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
The Wright brothers spent four years of research and development to pull off this historic moment.
For years, Wilbur and Orville were labeled “cranks” and “fools” for even trying to create an airplane.
Well, I'm very...
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris Wallace and Matt Zaun talk about how leaders can align the right stories with their frontline workers.
CHRIS WALLACE BIO: Chris is a marketing and customer experience strategist. His expertise centers on how organizations can improve alignment between...
No, no, not Insane Clown Posse! Your deal Client Persona!
Do you know your prospects...
-generation
-education level
-the books they read
-the movies they watch
-the music they listen to
-what causes them pain
How well do you actually know your ideal client?
Wanna...
At least not right away.
In 1945 Soichiro Honda lost everything due to World War II. His business was completely demolished.
You know what he did?
He took a year off.
He focused on creative thoughts.
He focused on his friendships.
He focused on planning.
The next...
Sounds good, right?!
…but what if the stories that were being shared weren’t actually connecting with your customers?
That doesn’t sound good!
I’m excited for you to listen to an episode I did with Chris Wallace called, Sharing the Right Stories Through...
Stories With Traction Blog
