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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.
Creating and leveraging a winning sales process can be difficult in any industry, but has particular challenges in a sensitive field like death care. Mike Harens, Chairman of Sales and Marketing for the The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association, shares his excellent experience in bringing Matthew back for a second time to speak at the DEAD Talks conference in Las Vegas. Mike is highly impressed by Matthew’s ability to customize his presentation to this very specific audience’s needs, as well as the way he engaged and excited attendees. Participants were inspired to break out of the stale ways they’d been selling for years, and instead harness the power of story to connect with clients more deeply and authentically.
My experience with Matthew was amazing. I truly appreciate how he partnered with us and understood our audience, and his professionalism and preparation was incomparable to anyone I’ve worked with in the past. His content was engaging and the team truly loved it.
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.
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!
Matthew was a huge hit at our recent Dealer Meeting! 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.
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.
Thank you for delivering a valuable workshop at EO. During lunch, I started using the 2-3 word trick you suggested when strangers ask, “What do you do?” My two-word answer was simple and catchy. People actually leaned and got curious. It felt like they genuinely cared to hear more. This simple tweak was a game changer for networking and making truly mutually beneficial connections. Thank you!
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!
We brought Matthew to our Entrepreneurs’ Organization chapter for a three-part workshop. I’d seen Matthew before, and was excited to have new takeaway value from all the sessions.
Part 1 was about identifying your ideal client segments and why it’s important to specialize. My business is in the middle of that process at the moment, so the content was invaluable. We immediately started implementing a specialization plan because of the clarity we got in the workshop. Part 2 was about storytelling to acquire clients. My salesperson was there and saw immediate success by switching from spouting service jargon to talking about a meaningful client success story. Part 3 was about how to have more effective introductory conversations. It’s not easy to hold the attention of a group of entrepreneurs for the better part of a day, and he did!
The event was one of our highest rated for takeaway value, and I would recommend Matthew to any business oriented group of people. He provides the perfect blend of member engagement and member recruiting!
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!
I distinctly remember being impressed with Matthew and the work he put in to customize his talk. Matthew convinced me that introverts can be successful, but there were also so many excellent takeaways that were practical and easy to bring back to my team. I enjoyed his presentation tremendously.
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 provided a great mix of learning and doing. With a group of entrepreneurs, this is always a great combination, as it keeps them engaged.
Pre- and post-event communications were awesome, with Matthew and his team providing everything we needed to plan and market our event.
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!
