Stories With Traction
The Stories With Traction Podcast was created to empower leaders to elevate their businesses through the art of strategic storytelling. By engaging clients and inspiring team members, leaders can significantly impact the world around them. Each episode offers insights into storytelling, marketing, sales, company culture, and leadership, providing practical tools to drive growth and influence positive change. Tune in to transform your approach and lead with purpose.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Stories on a Massive Stage
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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 s…
How to Position Yourself as an Expert
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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 Sto…
The Same Story?!
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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 t…
Stories of Leadership
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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 Ch…
Getting to #1
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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 …
Ignite Your Sales Power!
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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 mo…
Part 2 : Company Culture and Trauma
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a company culture series with Ricardo Gonzalez on the Stories With Traction Podcast.
SUMMARY: In this episode, Ricardo Gonzalez and Matt Zaun discu…
Part 1 | Company Culture: Definition, Benefits and Strategies
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a company culture series with Ricardo Gonzalez on the Stories With Traction Podcast.
SUMMARY: In this episode, Ricardo Gonzalez and Matt Zaun talk …
Be Intentional With Your Giving
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun talk about how to be intentional with your giving.
DAN KOVAL BIO: Currently in his 14th year at Bentley Systems, Dan Koval oversees all glo…
Part 2 | Six Figure Sales Secrets
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a series with Author, Marcus Chan. In these 2 episodes, we will unpack numerous concepts in his book, Six Figure Sales Secrets.
SUMMARY: In this e…
Part 1 | Six Figure Sales Secrets
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a series with Author, Marcus Chan. In the next 2 episodes, we will unpack numerous concepts in his book, Six Figure Sales Secrets.
SUMMARY: In thi…
Collaborative Conversations
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Patrick Aylward and Matt Zaun talk about how to create a company culture that has collaborative conversations to reach the best optimal outcome.
PATRICK AYLWARD BI…
“Sales” is NOT a Dirty Word
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Bill Morrow and Matt Zaun unapologetically talk about Sales.
BILL MORROW BIO: Bill is the Managing Partner at Empirical Consulting Solutions. Empirical is a manag…
Why You Need to Utilize Podcasting
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Ryan Sullivan and Matt Zaun talk about how you can utilize podcasting to grow your business and/or advance your career. They go over the work it takes to launch …
Part 2 | Company Culture of Storytelling on LinkedIn
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SERIES: This episode is a part of a two-part series regarding LinkedIn storytelling and strategy.
SUMMARY: In this episode, Rachel Simon and Matt Zaun talk about how business leaders can cr…
Part 1 | Share Your Stories on LinkedIn
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SERIES: This episode is a part of a two-part series regarding LinkedIn storytelling and strategy.
SUMMARY: In this episode, Rachel Simon and Matt Zaun talk about why it’s important for busi…
Part 3 | How to Become Great at Copywriting
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a series that unpacks the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW behind copywriting. By utilizing the concepts shared, you can radically enhance your sales, m…
Part 2 | Why Copywriting is Paramount to Your Success Online
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a series that unpacks the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW behind copywriting. By utilizing the concepts shared, you can radically enhance your sales, m…
Part 1 | What is Copywriting?
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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of a series that unpacks the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW behind copywriting. By utilizing the concepts shared, you can radically enhance your sales, m…
Yes, and…
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris Bogue and Matt Zaun talk about the power of “Yes, and…” and how you can utilize improv comedy concepts to radically improve your sales and marketing.
CHRIS B…