It took me 200+ talks before I felt comfortable speaking.

It took me 100+ articles before I felt comfortable writing.

It took me 50+ podcast episodes before I felt comfortable podcasting.

Want to feel more comfortable? 

Find wise people who can teach you impactful stuff, and then DO IT! 

Do.  Fail.  Adju...

Do you have a team member who's creating a toxic culture? Cut them out of your organization or do some heavy coaching. 

Do NOT let one person destroy your entire team because of their crappy attitude!


What’s the worst thing someone can do to hurt company culture? 

That word brings up different images in peoples’ minds.

Whenever they hear the word “stories,” there is a different picture.

…and often, business leaders don’t think enough about the strategy and intentionality behind the stories they’re sharing.

Wanna become a masterful storyteller? Check out the e...

“Matt, what stories do I tell to connect with my clients?” 

“Matt, how much time do I need to focus on this?” 

“Matt, I already have a couple of stories; why should I work on new ones?” 

*that last one is my favorite. 

As if I'm going to say, “yeah, just keep sharing the same story your company has shar...

It can be effective to indirectly tell your customers something through a story.

A perfect example of that was when 3M decided to place money inside the advertising casing at a bus stop in Vancouver.

The case was covered at the edges with a 3M product, Scotchshield.

“If you break it, you can keep...

From January - July in 2019, I set up a mock workshop in my house.

My only audience members: my son and his stuffed bear.

I'd give my workshop to the two of them for hours every day.

Thinking to myself, one day, it won't just be to my boy and his bear but to audiences all over the world.

For 7 month...

The average millennial sees 8,000 digital messages every single day!

Want to get above the noise?!

Tell stories through print media!

A few months ago, I shared my Powerfully Persuade Through Storytelling workshop with business leaders in Connecticut.

I had to stop by the house of one of the best storytellers America has ever known.

While there, I saw firsthand something that many people talk about but don’t make it part of thei...

Answer this question…

“What excites you to get out of bed in the morning?”

Here, I’ll go first. My kids motivate me beyond what I could ever imagine.  Especially since they know my goals, they are constantly reminding me of what I need to do.  Whenever I hit a business goal, I take all 3 of my kid...

At least, that’s what hundreds of people said early on. 

Countless bankers rejected the Mickey Mouse concept!

But guess what? Walt Disney is hailed a genius today.

In fact, this year is the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney Studios!


Just because some people don’t understand your idea doesn’t mean tha...

...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 services.

Inbound messages...

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 Facebook.

Alt...

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!