Think you need a big, dramatic life moment to tell a powerful story?

In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, master storyteller, and 61-time Moth StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks to explore the magic of everyday storytelling—and how the smallest moments often carry the biggest impact.

From his life-changing “Homework for Life” practice to the science of what makes a story stick, Matthew walks us through the exact tools and mindset shifts that can turn anyone into a better storyteller—on stage, on camera, or around the dinner table.

Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, or someone who just wants to communicate more powerfully, this episode will transform the way you see your own story—and help you share it in a way that truly connects.

About Matthew:

Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of six novels and three nonfiction titles:

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art

of Storytelling

Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Strategies to Propel Your Creative Life

Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand

His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide.

Matthew is a record 62-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour.

His solo show “You’re a Monster, Matthew Dicks” debuted at Theater Works in Hartford, CT in 2023.

He has also performed in the New York City Comedy Festival in 2022 and 2023. Teacher of the Year and a Connecticut Teacher of the Year finalist.

Matthew’s client roster includes Google, Salesforce, Amazon, Microsoft, Smucker’s, the FBI, The Eric and Wendy Schmitt Foundation, Yale University, MIT, and many more. He also works with Olympic athletes, world-class mountaineers, standup comedians, magicians, attorneys, breast cancer survivors, the children of Holocaust survivors, world champion memorizers, the clergy, and more.

Matthew is also the CEO of Storyworthy — a company that creates and distributes online education on storytelling, marketing, sales, and branding. He is also the founder and artistic director of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces storytelling shows throughout New England.

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You’ve hired a sales team, but they’re not performing the way you hoped. You’re still the one carrying the weight of bringing in revenue, and the dream of “someone taking sales off your plate” feels further away than ever.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, Michael and Veronica break down exactly why your sales team might be struggling and spoiler alert: it’s not about their talent. It’s about your leadership.

If you’ve been caught in the trap of micromanaging, unclear expectations, or trying to delegate sales without direction, this conversation will shift everything. They walk you through the mindset and systems needed to create real sales leadership inside your company, so your team can finally sell without you.

About Michael:

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Michael Port has written nine books -- including the mega-hit Book Yourself Solid and The Referrable Speaker, co-authored with our mutual friend, the visionary Andrew Davis.

Michael has delivered keynote speeches on some of the world’s most prominent stages and built and sold multiple successful companies along the way.

‍From 2014 to 2024, Michael served as CEO of Heroic Public Speaking. Under his leadership, the company achieved double-digit growth in 9 out of 10 years and became renowned for its unwavering integrity, unmatched Faculty, and transformational training programs.

Today, Michael focuses on teaching, mentoring the Faculty at HEROIC, and continuously enhancing the efficacy of HEROIC’s programming…

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What does it take to go from the NFL to the boardroom—and bring your whole identity with you?

In this live-recorded episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, I sit down with six-time Pro Bowler, TV personality, and entrepreneur Brandon Marshall for an unfiltered conversation about building a brand, breaking mental health stigma, and bridging the gap between content and commerce.

Brandon opens up about the emotional complexity of navigating his relationship with the NFL after retirement, his personal journey with mental health, and the pivotal moment that transformed how he shows up in business and life. From hustling into locker rooms to creating I AM ATHLETE, he shares how he went from being under siege in his own brand to becoming a powerful media entity and mental health advocate.

We talk about the power of purpose, how to structure brand deals with integrity, and why understanding your audience is everything.

If you’re ready for a bold, vulnerable, and wildly inspiring take on entrepreneurship and identity-driven marketing, this one’s for you.

About Brandon

Brandon Marshall is the creator of the wildly successful unscripted podcast I AM ATHLETE and the newly launched daily show Paper Route.

Within just a few seasons, the platform has grown to over 1 million YouTube subscribers—fueled by raw, real conversations around sports, culture, and identity. Co-hosted by Marshall and fellow former NFL stars, I AM ATHLETE is known for pushing boundaries and challenging the traditional definition of celebrity.

A six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, Brandon spent 12 years in the NFL, where he shattered records and earned a reputation as one of the top wideouts in the game. But his impact didn’t stop on the field. Brandon has become a powerful voice in the mental health space, using his personal journey to break stigma and drive change.

Today, he’s the founder and CEO of House of Athlete and HOA+, a lifestyle wellness brand built to help athletes of all levels train like pros—mentally and physically. Through his work, Brandon continues to redefine what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate.

A two-time Emmy nominee for his role on Inside the NFL, Brandon has also been a recurring guest on The Drew Barrymore Show and is widely considered a pioneer in mental health awareness.

Connect with Brandon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmarshall/?hl=en

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAMATHLETE

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If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/

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