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 nonfiction) where the authors put more time and energy into their writing.

Social media is even lower-level writing than newspapers.

Re...

While speaking in Erie, I asked someone what their favorite restaurant was, and without hesitation, they yelled, “Like My Thai!”

Naturally, I had to investigate after a recommendation like that. And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint!

Mike Augustine, the owner and chef of Like My Thai, has his k...

...and then 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 me that you actually believe in it. 

🗣 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 a picture of your values through stories. 

Your def...

SHOW NOTES:

SUMMARY: In this episode, Kevin Connor and Matt Zaun talk about how storytelling can be woven into print material and how you can get print to work for you.

KEVIN CONNOR: Kevin is a partner at Modern SBC.

Some of the projects that Modern SBC routinely works on:

- Copywriting and content cr...

”...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...

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...FEAR!

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My other Grandmother, on the other hand, would tell me why she wanted me to do certain things. 

She showed me how much she cared about me l...

...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...

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 it!”

Hundreds of people attempted to break the glass, and none were successful. 
Five...

But our 8th President, Martin Van Buren, is someone we can all learn from. He was the first president in U.S. history to create a bit of a content machine (in-person speeches back then). 

He set up a system that supported his objectives and worked it relentlessly. 

We can do something similar here o...

1) Share powerful stories that connect 
2) Let your competitors drown in numbers

P.S. Recently, I launched a free 5-Day Storytelling Challenge aimed at helping individuals master the art of storytelling.

Whether you're looking to boost sales, enhance marketing, or captivate audiences in meetings, this ...

➡️ None of these posts led to new business
➡️ These posts sucked up way too much of my time
➡️ Some of these posts did not contribute to my mission

Today, I have zero desire to go viral. 

Playing the “likes and engagement” game is a slippery slope. 

Instead of trying to go viral, I’d challenge you t...

So far, I've been to:

-George Washington 
-Thomas Jefferson
-James Buchanan
-Abraham Lincoln 
-Rutherford B. Hayes
-Woodrow Wilson
-Warren G. Harding
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
-Lyndon B. Johnson
-Richard Nixon
-Jimmy Carter
-Ronald Reagan
-George H. W. Bush
-George W. Bush

...museums. 

Each one fascinates me because...

There are sales reps that…

…don’t have story strategy! 

Instead of talking to your prospects all scared, wanna crush your sales goals? 

You need to have story strategy. 

You can have the same group of stories that you're sharing again and again, because you're talking to different prospects. 

More than l...

Ok, now that I have your attention👇

In the U.S., there are approximately one million car accidents and 200 deaths each year because vehicles collide with deer. 

During mating season, known as “the rut,” deer are twice as likely to get hit by a car. 

Why is this?

During the rut, deer are more focused on ...

👆That’s the note his wife left him. She also took all their money. 👇

In his early 20s, John Paul DeJoria found himself penniless and eventually homeless. 

He desperately wanted to take care of his 2-year-old daughter. 
 
He said, “When you’re this down south, there’s no way to go but up!”

Through grit, c...

1. You have to understand your ideal clients. 
2. You share stories that relate to your ideal clients.
3. You engage (comment, "like," etc.) with your ideal client's posts
4. You network (virtual coffee/meet IRL) with your ideal clients.
5. You put them in a sales funnel that offers them an insane amoun...

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 stories.

👉 T...

SHOW NOTES:

SERIES: This podcast episode is part of a book-writing series with Amy Lynch on the Stories With Traction Podcast.

1st Episode
2nd Episode

3rd EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Amy Lynch and Matt Zaun discuss why you should write a book and some common objections people might have. 

AMY LY...

Then they can’t believe it. 

Then, they deny that they doubted you in the first place. 

Success zips many mouths. 🤐

Don't tell people about all the great work you're doing. Show them. 

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 was called “The Hotdogger.” 

The Hotdogger's job was to "meat" and greet people nationwide.

But that wasn't the on...

It was utterly repulsive. My co-workers and I found it nearly unbearable to be around him; he seemed to suck the oxygen out of the room. His behavior stemmed from a deep-seated inferiority complex—he felt the need to puff himself up, trying to project an image of greatness, all while being a small...

LinkedIn post #1: had 2 likes and 1 comment 

LinkedIn Post #2: had 1,587 likes and 735 comments

Guess which one landed me the most business?

Believe it or not, it was post #1. 

You see, the person who commented found the content super relatable to him, and he became a huge client. 

“Popular” posts don’t ...

I have amazing friends. 

Not just any friends; people that I could call at 2 a.m. (if I was in trouble) friends. 

Tomorrow, one of those friends gets a little older. 

This man helped me...

Launch my speaking business (9-years-ago) and my podcast (4-years-ago).

He's been there for me through thick and thi...