What People
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Matthew was an immediate first impression energetic boost to our annual Sales Kickoff planning, and proactively facilitated multiple meetings to establish how to understand our sales motions, industry specifics, and market conditions so as to adapt his keynote around the curated needs of our global sellers.

On stage he was highly engaging and humorous, and he challenged the team while demonstrating great empathy for their complex day jobs. Matthew impressed further with his genuine care and follow-up to support our selling journey months later. Highly recommend!

My experience with Matthew was amazing. I truly appreciate how he partnered with us and understood our audience, and his professionalism and preparation were incomparable to anyone else I’ve worked with in the past. A speaker only has a few minutes to capture the attention of a tough crowd, and he did that really well for our diverse group. His stage presence is incredible, and he absolutely delivered that “wow” moment in an engaging, eye-opening, valuable presentation. The team truly loved it!

At EO Minnesota, we’ve brought Matthew in for two high profile events and the feedback has been spectacular. We host an annual Entrepreneurs’ Rally that draws 400+ entrepreneurs from multiple states. Matthew’s presentation scored the highest of all speakers at the rally (including a very big celebrity name).

Matthew also presented a day-long workshop which offered members a high-value experience and we hosted a prospect drive. We had great results – 30+% of the prospects that attended the test drive have joined the EO Minnesota chapter – one of our best conversion rates yet!

Besides being an exceptional speaker, Matthew and his team are incredibly easy to work with – they listen and cater the experience to our unique needs. As I’ve said before, and will likely say again and again, I am a Super Fan!

I discovered Matthew when planning our multi-city sales kick-off event. Matthew’s presentation and original strategies stood out to me as something that could provide us a real advantage over our competition, and that could be operationalized across our large organization.

From the day we engaged Matthew, I was impressed by his energy and how much work he put into customizing his presentation, as well as understanding our marketplace and the competitive landscape. His delivery in all ten presentations was not only on point and entertaining, but the way he mixed in his personal and client transformation stories left all attendees believing success was possible for them too.

On top of that, during each presentation, Matthew delivered an original, customized story about one of our customers, as if he’d worked for our company for years. He did an excellent job articulating the client’s struggles (from a functional and emotional perspective), the implementation, including industry acronyms, and the final outcome. It was a great example of Matthew’s ability to identify and add genuine depth to his storytelling – an incredibly valuable technique for my team to walk away with.

If you’re looking for an edge in sales, especially in highly technical sales, Matthew is the obvious choice. He will not only have a strong grasp of your industry and client needs, he will articulate the exact reasons prospects should work with you, in a value-packed story your reps can use again and again to clearly stand out from your competition.

When I first contacted Matthew, my startup was facing an uncertain future. I faced the challenges of establishing a B2B business, understanding the market dynamics and my niche, and searching for ways to grow.

Ever since I started consulting with Matthew, there has been a transformation. His insights and strategies have provided clarity to my business direction and resulted in tangible outcomes. Thanks to his guidance, I successfully secured a facilitation contract for a prestigious board retreat. This significant achievement showcased the potential for growth and profitability that I had yet to recognize fully.

Working alongside Matthew has been enlightening and empowering. The value I gained from his coaching services far exceeded my expectations. His advice on valuing my time and expertise gave me the confidence needed during negotiations and helped me achieve outcomes beyond what I envisioned.

I wholeheartedly endorse Matthew’s services. His guidance has the potential to transform your business outlook and direction completely. I am immensely grateful to have him by my side. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together!

Matthew really hit it out of the park with our discerning audience. It was great to see him, as an introvert, talk to other introverted leaders and show them that they really can connect in an authentic way and succeed in areas where they thought their introversion would hold them back. It was really impactful to see the ways storytelling can be a powerful, persuasive tool not just in sales, but to hire the right associate, change behavior across an organization, and in interactions with guests. 

Working with Matthew to prepare for the conference was fantastic. He customized and tailored everything to the audience’s needs, and he authentically cared about their experience. It felt like he was part of the team. Even when a part of our conference didn’t go quite as expected, he was there to jump in and give us support and guidance on how to get things back on track. I would recommend Matthew to anyone.

Working with Matthew and his “Dream Team” was a great experience. Matthew is one of those speakers that you don’t know that you need until you hear about him. And then you say, “I have to have him!”

He is always positive and is just interested in making his session the best you will hear at the conference. He spends time getting to know you and your theme. He tailors his remarks to embrace your theme and what you want your attendees to take away.

We thoroughly enjoyed the real life experience of having an audience member come up and give his pitch and then watch Matthew absorb it and provide a suggested improvement in it within seconds of hearing it. Matthew exudes a willingness to help that the audience feels. Everyone wants to improve – Matthew gives you tools that you can instantly use to improve yourself and your business.

His openness and his willingness to help before, during, and after the event is the best. He is a true partner in success. We highly recommend him!

Matthew Pollard’s speaking engagement at Baker’s Best was outstanding! He demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a deep understanding of his audience. His presentation was engaging, informative, and entertaining, with a perfect balance of humor and valuable insights.

He effortlessly adjusted his pace and tone to keep everyone engaged, and his interactive elements encouraged participation. Matthew’s enthusiasm for his topic was contagious, and he shared practical tips and strategies that attendees could apply to their own lives.

Matthew presented to us during our sales kickoff, and really jazzed the room. We’re all in and ready to go. I’m excited about what he was able to bring, and I recommend him to any organization that needs to infuse energy into their sales staff. Thank you!

Matthew was a huge hit! He and his team were easy to work with up front and provided lots of marketing and planning assistance around his keynote and breakout sessions. Our attendees commented that it was great information that they could actually use in their day-to-day business operations and life. His industry knowledge was a huge asset in communicating his strategies clearly, and with real world examples that were instrumental in reaching the audience.

Matthew has my highest stamp of approval as a speaker that gets EO and its members. Our region has hired Matthew as a keynote speaker for several events over the past two years. They’re always well attended, and he is consistently one of our highest rated speakers ever. We also get the added benefit of closing a lot of new members from his speaking engagements as well. Can’t say enough good things about him!

I started Rapid Growth Academy before I had any real direction for my business. I had big dreams but struggled to define my end goal. I followed Matthew’s system, did the work, but it took time for everything to click.

Fast forward to this year, and I finally put my focus on consistency and action. Showing up, creating content, and getting comfortable on camera. While I had taken a long pause on packaging, I found myself returning to the work I did in RGA years ago.

The amazing part is that in just five days, I made four sales on a low-ticket offer, had multiple inquiries about working 1-on-1, and generated 101 high-quality leads, all through organic traffic. And I still haven’t even finished Matthew’s course! But because I finally have clarity on my end goal, I now have a clear path forward.

I love that the work I did years ago is still completely relevant and is paying off. It’s all coming together!

On behalf of the ICCFA’s Board and staff, thank you for delivering such a compelling and transformative keynote at DEADTalks 2025. Your innovative approach to overcoming client hesitation, guiding families to plan ahead, and increasing pre-need sales has provided our professionals in the cemetery, cremation, and funeral space with invaluable tools and inspiration. Your ability to replace outdated sales tactics with emotionally resonant, trust-building conversations is a game-changer for our industry.

DEADTalks 2025 would not have been the outstanding experience it was without your expertise and enthusiasm. We are grateful for the time and effort you invested in making your session impactful and memorable. We look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with you and continue advancing our profession together.

We recently hosted Matthew for an event on storytelling, and he was phenomenal. His engagement, from the start of our conversations to booking the event and ultimately speaking to our audience, was excellent. Matthew’s focus on providing a world-class experience was much appreciated. More importantly, he delivered. Feedback from our audience has been astounding. We have hosted numerous events, with very accomplished public speakers. Matthew is at the top of the list. He did not disappoint!

One of the most engaging guest speakers we have had the privilege to learn from.

Can’t wait to bring the power of storytelling to our Portfolio Companies!

Brilliant, gifted, and delivered countless actionable tactics to fuel growth.

The hands-down standout moment of the Entrepreneurship Rally held by Entrepreneurs’ Organization Minnesota, was watching Matthew Pollard coach people live on stage—breaking through their limiting beliefs and giving them clarity in a matter of minutes. No fluff, no BS, just powerful insight.

I saw Matthew speak at the Entrepreneurs’ Rally in Minneapolis. I came to the event with curiosity and an open mind. He used thoughtful prompts to create an engaging workshop where we got to test out his framework for storytelling and selling. In a few hours, I had clarity about how to talk about my work and my role, without sounding salesy — as well as a framework to share with my sales team about how to tell our stories in a more engaging, impactful way. He made himself available after the talk and was extremely generous with his time and his expertise. Matthew inspired me to think differently — and in turn, to help my team think and act differently. Thank you!

Matthew’s presentation was impressive and filled with fantastic insights. I don’t know how he commanded a stage like that, but the fact he had the attention of 400+ attendees for 2.5 hours is a clear reflection of the value he provided! My biggest takeaway: Nobody cares what you do, until they see that you care.