Business & Franchise Keynote Speaker

Scaling Systems, Humanizing Growth

Battle-tested operational insights from a Bulldog 100 founder and multi-unit franchise developer who bridges the gap between hard numbers and organizational empathy.

Top 10

Bulldog 100 (UGA)

7-Figure

Brands Built & Scaled

Multi-Unit

Franchise Operator


Core Presentations for Corporate & Franchise Events

Tailored specifically for annual conventions, regional summits, and executive retreats.

Keynote Focus — Operations & Scaling

The Emerging Franchisor Blueprint: Lessons from Rapid Scale

Moving from a single-unit operator to founding and scaling an emerging system requires a total shift in architecture. Matthew breaks down the operational systems, franchise growth mechanics, and leadership structures required to scale past seven figures without breaking your foundation.

Keynote Focus — Culture & Retention

The Radical Empathy Edge: Driving Performance Through Pressure

Culture isn’t what happens when things are easy; it’s what survives the storm. Drawing from his experience navigating profound personal loss while managing high-growth companies, Matthew shows business leaders why empathy is a high-performance business strategy that protects your most valuable asset: your people.

The Business Growth Practitioner on the Stage

Event planners don’t need academic theories; they need speakers who actively sign P&Ls and manage teams. As an Area Developer franchisee with Mosquito Joe and the founder of Lighting Pros and Lighting Pros Franchise, Matthew speaks directly from the trenches of business growth.

His companies have been recognized among the fastest-growing businesses managed by University of Georgia alumni. He combines these raw corporate tactics with the deeply human lessons outlined in his bestselling book, Even Though, We Will.

Target Audiences:

  • Franchise National Conventions & Expos
  • Corporate Sales Kickoffs & Executive Retreats
  • Industry Association Keynotes
  • Chamber of Commerce Business Summits

Bring Real-World Growth Strategies to Your Next Event

Let’s discuss your audience, your metrics, and the exact impact you want to create on your main stage.

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