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ABOUT MATTHEW POLLARD
Deborah, a seasoned pro in event planning and operations, has managed high-impact events for some of the biggest names in business. After hiring Matthew for multiple client events, she’s seen firsthand how his unique blend of dynamic storytelling and actionable strategies fires up audiences and delivers results. In Deborah’s view, Matthew is a game-changer who leaves attendees energized and motivated to take action, making him a must-have for any event looking to inspire real growth and success.
When Jamal Woodson was invited by a friend to attend an event hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization Pittsburg, he was initially daunted by the prospect of a 5-hour session with a single speaker. But much to his surprise, Jamal was captivated within minutes. His skepticism turned to enthusiasm as he found himself immersed in Matthew’s insights, filling pages and pages with notes and inspiration. The absolute highlight was Matthew’s on-stage transformation of Jamal’s business story. Once Matthew infused it with emotion and detail, it actually moved some audience members to tears! Thanks to Jamal’s unexpected and energizing experience in this session, he now ranks Matthew alongside motivational giants like Eric Thomas and Tony Robbins.
Russell shares his excellent experience attending Matthew’s presentation for the second time, noting that this latest 4-hour workshop came at the perfect time. Russell’s team was in the middle of revamping their sales strategy, and Matthew’s session was a powerful reminder of the stories they know but forget to tell—the ones that really connect with clients. What made it even better was the chance to practice those stories with team members right then and there. Russell highly recommends Matthew for anyone looking to breathe new life into their sales approach!
Jeff Hedges, Membership Chair for EO Pittsburgh, credits Matthew with tripling their chapter’s size within two short years, setting a new record for their events. Jeff described Matthew’s presentation as the most energizing and largest gathering they’ve ever had, with attendance and enthusiasm soaring to unprecedented heights. The content Matthew provided was so compelling that Jeff leveraged it to ignite a powerful promotional campaign on LinkedIn and Facebook, building palpable excitement and drawing a record number of memberships. Jeff recounts that Matthew’s dynamic delivery and invaluable insights set him apart from all previous speakers, making this event a monumental success. He highly recommends Matthew to anyone looking for a transformational speaker, guaranteeing an experience that will impress and electrify an audience, as well as drive membership like never before.
Derek Anderson from EO Inland Empire was thrilled with Matthew’s impact at their member drive event. Matthew’s dynamic presentation energized the crowd of current and prospective members, and his ability to get people out of their seats and engage with each other was a game-changer. Derek highlights the remarkable connections made, the powerful demonstration of EO’s influence, and the event’s overwhelming success.
Matthew has my highest stamp of approval as a speaker that gets EO and its members. I hired him for a five-city speaking tour, and the events were well attended. We closed a lot of members from his speaking engagements as well. Can’t say enough good about him! You will enjoy his talk for sure.
After five years of trying and failing to articulate what we do in 10 words or less (even after the engagement of marketing specialists) within the first 30 minutes of Matthew’s session, the penny dropped!! I got a lot out of today – the content really resonated with me. Thank you!
Happy to say I’ve had success with my niche (construction), and now have quite a few great recurring revenue clients in this industry. Doing two Intensives with a $500M builder has been a highlight, worth AUD 40,000.
I have successfully used my Intensive as a trojan horse at times for the ongoing IT-managed service agreements. Much of the time, though, when I’ve been referred to a builder or given a lead, they’ve asked for a managed service agreement and then signed up for the package I have that includes the Intensive (I set up a Platinum package that has unlimited IT support, plus the Intensive, plus a lot more).
It’s a very profitable package. They’ve commented that no other IT is doing that, very specific to their industry etc. I saved a scaffolding company 20 hours a week in admin doing the Intensive after they signed up for the Platinum agreement with the Intensive included. They are loving it!
Matthew Pollard is an excellent speaker and a very engaging instructor. I recently got to hear him speak at a 2-hour seminar. It was so amazing! Matthew is energetic, on-point, and incredibly knowledgeable. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole two hours. And Matthew’s energy did not lag the ENTIRE time. He was high energy and delivered quality content.
I had been struggling with storytelling, and after attending Matthew’s seminar, I had a much better idea of how to pull together my story and how to deliver it. I am currently working on putting together my pitch using Matthew’s proven system. I highly recommend Matthew Pollard!
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!
EO Wisconsin was looking for a captivating and energetic keynote speaker with substance to close out our year. We got all of that and more when we brought in Matthew for one of our cornerstone events. He and his team were communicative, accommodating, and made sure we got the most value out of his 24 hours with us.
The workshop itself kept the full room engaged and really got us thinking about how we can create repeatable and impactful stories in our businesses, as well as different ways we can learn to sell in an authentic manner. 9’s and 10’s across the board in value ratings, and on top of that, he’s just a really nice guy. He even came to our Future Leaders Dinner with the Board after the event to emphasize the value of EO and break bread.
I highly recommend putting him on your Learning Calendar in the coming year!
Matthew Pollard and I initially connected on December 21, 2023, in preparation for my “Take the Leap to EO Pittsburgh” membership event scheduled for February 29th, also known as “leap day.” From the outset, our connection was instant and seamless as we coordinated for our chapter’s upcoming event. Matthew and his team provided invaluable support, furnishing us with tailored marketing materials, videos, LinkedIn posts, and a wealth of additional resources that elevated the event to new heights.
The energy in the room on February 29th was palpable as our chapter members, along with prospective new members, key executives, and accelerators, eagerly gathered. Matthew delivered two captivating presentations, focusing first on Rapid Growth and then transitioning seamlessly into Storytelling. Amidst the sessions, we enjoyed a delightful lunch featuring one of our esteemed members sharing their EO journey. If you’re seeking an event that knocks it out of the park, Matthew is undoubtedly the go-to expert for an exceptional experience.
Matthew delivered an amazing keynote to our members, and he and his team were flexible and easy to work with. I appreciated the level of information they provided (headshots, promo videos, short and long bios, etc.) as well as the ease of payment options. They were responsive, ahead of schedule in providing the slide deck, and flexible with our room set-up in the venue. We’d love to have Matthew back in the future for a longer workshop!
I recently had the opportunity to participate in the “Build Your Story Playbook” virtual event with Matthew Pollard. From the moment Matthew took the virtual stage, his infectious energy and captivating personal journey grabbed my attention. The event was packed with invaluable insights, prompting me to eagerly order his book “The Introvert’s Edge.”
Impressed by the virtual experience, I didn’t hesitate to secure Matthew for an in-person workshop titled “Rapid Growth in the Face of Uncertainty” for my local chapter. Without reservation, I would recommend Matthew Pollard as a dynamic and compelling speaker.
I’m so glad we booked Matthew for our recent YPO event. The passion he has for his topic is contagious, and the way he transforms a story from stage in just minutes ensures that attendees can see themselves succeeding with his framework almost right away. As a third generation CPA myself, I have always leaned on logic and facts, but his phenomenal presentation was the shot of adrenaline I needed to make a real and positive change. We’re now feverishly working to create our organization’s Story Playbook, and I know it will make a huge impact on our sales success. I have no doubt many other YPO members will feel the same!
Matthew Pollard was one of the main reasons I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Detroit Chapter! He was the speaker at my test drive and I was blown away by his presentation. I utilized his book and presentation to come up with my name “The Asphalt Queen”! 10 out of 10 stars and anyone who has the chance to see his speak should attend – regardless of if you are an introvert or extrovert!
Builders are a group of independent businessmen, and there are a lot of egos. A lot of members come to our events thinking they know it all, but I could see that everybody was focused on what Matthew had to say. He was fantastic!
Everyone in the room was in awe of the program that Matthew offered.
One of the most pleasant surprises was his presentation style. He talks to the audience, not down to them. You feel like he’s right there with you, walking you through the steps you need to take, holding your hand. It was wonderful.
Matthew was wonderful! He is one of those few people that can walk on stage, be very calm, and take complete command of the audience. Not only that, he really engaged me. It felt like it was just me and him, even though there were 150 other people around me.
Having spent many years as a TEDx organizer and many more running our own events, I’ve seen my fair share of speakers. Matthew was definitely at the top. He was articulate, he did a fantastic job of staying on point, and most importantly, I walked away feeling like I could achieve what he was leading me through.
We had the pleasure of having Mathew speak and teach at two of our events in the last year. One was for sales leaders at our annual Sales Managers Retreat in Park City, Utah, and the other was at our annual Epic Event in Dallas, Texas, where we hosted hundreds of sales professionals for an amazing day of learning. Mathew was a rock star at both. He was engaging and delivered a very impactful message filled with takeaways that everyone could start using immediately. We will surely have him again. I highly recommend!
What life insurance professionals do is very complicated. Our presentations can be full of acronyms and in-house speak, which really doesn’t make its way through to clients.
Matthew’s storytelling approach is so much better. The jargon just falls away, so that clients understand exactly what we’re saying and can easily make a decision.
Matthew was inundated with questions after his presentation, with people waiting to speak with him and take photos.
Matthew also did a second presentation, which was simultaneously translated into eight languages. He was not only aware of the different paces required for different languages, but was able to tailor his message to these different paces. It made my job so much easier — none of the other six speakers knew this was required.
In this second presentation, even though the audience was hearing him through translators, he was able to engage and motivate them, especially within the Asian contingent. He had an even longer queue waiting to speak to him after his second presentation.
Additionally, dealing with Matthew in the run-up to the conference was a pure pleasure.
I’d be very happy to work with him again and would have no doubt in recommending him to my peers.
To tell you the truth, I was a little apprehensive about hiring Matthew. We were running an event for 150 of our accountant clients, and I didn’t know how Matthew’s topics would go over; after all, accountants typically are not into selling.
But one thing I can tell you after having Matthew speak, is that I was blown away. I took pages and pages of notes myself and I personally learned a lot. Feedback from our clients was that Matthew was definitely one of the highest-rated speakers of the whole conference.
We plan on getting Matthew back to speak again for our clients this year. I could not recommend him enough. He’s a great person individually, his content is first class, and the way that he delivers it is absolutely perfect for our clients.
If you have any questions or want to know more, please feel free to reach out to me.
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 of $3,500 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. Working with him thus far has instilled confidence in me as a business consultant business owner. 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!
Thank you, Matthew, for an absolutely incredible session! I was blown away not only by your engaging delivery but by the mountain of expertise you distilled and shared with our attendees. Comments from the audience included, “Easily my favorite speaker of the conference,” “I’ve totally changed the way I view business growth,” and “I’m so excited to implement every one of the techniques.” Your presentation was a true standout, full of actionable strategies and “aha” moments. Can’t wait to have you back!
Matthew’s overall attendee satisfaction score was unheard of. In fact, a score of half what he received would have been considered great! His presentation was crisp, he had great engagement, and he had great exercises, which got people out of their seats and kept them energized throughout the program.
Matthew even brought one of our more successful members on stage. He let them tell their story and then proceeded to transform it right there onstage. Matthew made this story at least two notches better than our member told it in front of 150 people. We were quite impressed by his ability to do that.
We’ve had hundreds of speakers, including some of the best sales speakers in the world, and Matthew was one of the top three or four we’ve ever had. Attendees left Matthew’s presentation,not just understanding the process of storytelling but more comfortable in their ability to tell stories well. We’ve already had attendees reach out and say they’ve implemented Matthew’s advice and received some great results.
