Painted Baby

Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling

Painted Baby

Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling

Painting a picture of perfection prevents true connection. Every business leader has a dirty little secret tucked away, never dreaming they would share it with anyone, let alone prospective clients. But revealing it tells an important story and lays the groundwork for genuine connections between you, your clients, and those you serve. It inspires others, showing them that honesty is a priority and accountability is unconditional. Revealing this secret empowers you to show the best version of yourself by sharing how you have handled your worst moments—which is exactly what your clients want to understand.

In Painted Baby, serial entrepreneur Matt Shoup shows how to establish real and deep connections, build true rapport, and create long-lasting trust with clients and others you serve. He invites you on an empowering journey to explore your imperfections and grow comfortable with your guard down, allowing the rawest, most compelling version of yourself to shine through. You’ll learn the tenets of great storytelling, why crafting your message counts, and how to communicate with conviction, even when you’re vulnerable. Are you ready for a challenge? Step outside your comfort zone with this innovative approach to embracing imperfection.

“Business relationships have historically been made on a balance of partial truths and intentional omissions. That is exactly why businesses struggle to grow. In this book, you will discover how to leverage raw honesty to make more sales and retain more clients than ever before. Your business is about to be transformed—honestly.”

Mike Michalowicz

-Author of Profit First and Get Different

Testimonials

"Vulnerability creates connection, and Matt's message is one that all entrepreneurs should take to heart and implement in their business, especially in today's business landscape. Painted Baby hits the nail on the head in terms of how to do this effectively in your business."

- Jaime MastersEventual Millionaire

"Painted Baby is an absolutely brilliant book. In his book, Matt has given us the insider's roadmap to follow in becoming powerful storytellers. As a business owner and entrepreneur for over five decades, I found this book to be full of pearls of wisdom and insight. If you speak to or communicate with people on any level, this book is a must-read."

- Dave Albin CEO of Firewalk Productions

"Matt Shoup is the real deal. He has taken advantage of the opportunities he has been given, sometimes having massive success, sometimes having a 'learning experience.' Through his life and business experiences, he shares how he builds trust with his clients, and if you do the same, you will have not only raving fans but also friends for life."

- Dave SandersonPresident of Dave Sanderson Speaks International

"Winsome, vulnerable and practical, this page-turner calls us all to be intentional about what is often missing in business and life: the daring challenge to allow ourselves to be seen, even when this involves admitting that we've decorated an infant. Inspirational and entertaining. Don't miss it!"

- Jeff LucasAuthor, Speaker, Broadcaster

"Nothing builds trust than a humble, engaging, and authentic story that speaks to the heart of you and your brand. This book will teach you to focus on winning the heart before winning the business."

- JB KelloggCEO of Madwire

Painted Baby

Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling

Painted Baby

Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling

Testimonials

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