Matthew Pollard, CSP, CVP

International Award-winning Top Keynote Sales and Business Growth Speaker • Corporate Trainer • Bestselling Author
Fee Range:
$15,000 - $25,000
Travels From Raleigh, North Carolina
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From Shy Introvert to Multi-Million Dollar Serial Entrepreneur:
How Matthew Pollard Became the Rapid Growth® Guy!

Matthew Pollard is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur known as the “Rapid Growth® Guy.” With five multi-million-dollar business success stories achieved before age 30, Matthew has dedicated his career to helping businesses of all sizes achieve maximum ROI and sustainable growth.

As the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, Matthew has transformed over 3,500 businesses worldwide. While his client roster includes multiple Fortune 500 companies, his true passion lies in helping small business owners eliminate overwhelm, reduce stress, and create clear pathways to rapid growth. Forbes has called him “the real deal” for his proven methodologies and authentic approach.

Matthew’s meteoric rise against all odds—combined with his candid sharing of personal challenges—creates an inspirational atmosphere where participants leave thinking, “If he can do it, so can I.” His presentations provide not just motivation but actionable strategies that audience members can immediately implement to accelerate their success.

A frequent media guest, Matthew has appeared on FOX and NBC, and been featured on top-rated podcasts including Entrepreneur on Fire and Eventual Millionaire. His expertise has been showcased in Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, and CEO Magazine, establishing him as a go-to authority on sales and business growth.

Matthew is the bestselling author of multiple acclaimed books, including The Introvert’s Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone, endorsed by industry leaders including Neil Patel, Brian Tracy, Mark Roberge of Harvard, and Derek Lidow of Princeton. His other bestsellers include The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections and The Journey of an Introvert.

Matthew’s commitment to giving back drives his founding of the annual Small Business Festival, recognized by Inc. as a Top-5 must-attend business conference. Sponsored by Facebook, Google, GoDaddy, Capital One, and the City of Austin, the festival has provided free world-class education to over 8,500 attendees in its first two years alone. His contributions to the small business community have earned four government proclamations and an SBA endorsement.

Matthew specializes in helping businesses identify their exact right message and profitable niche, implement simple, results-driven sales processes, transform overwhelm into systematic growth strategies, and build sustainable, scalable business models. His belief that entrepreneurship is inherently heroic drives his mission to make business ownership not just profitable, but truly fulfilling for the passionate individuals who dare to pursue their dreams.

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Achievements and Accomplishments of Matthew Pollard Include:

  • Legendary speaker and former NSA president Jim Cathcart calls Matthew’s delivery “powerful,” and recommends “you get into his audience as soon as you can.”
  • Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) is the highest level of certification awarded by the National Speakers Association (NSA)
  • Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP) by eSpeakers Inc.
  • Named Top 50 Keynote Speakers by Top Sales World Magazine
  • Named by Forbes as the "real deal"!
  • Named World's Top 30 Sales Professional Speakers 2019-2025 by Global Gurus
  • Best-selling Author - "The Introvert’s Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone" and "The Introvert’s Edge to Networking- Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections
  • Named by Selling Power Magazine as the Sales Kickoff Speaker of the Year-2023
  • Legendary speaker and former NSA president Jim Cathcart calls Matthew’s delivery “powerful,” and recommends “you get into his audience as soon as you can.”
  • Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) is the highest level of certification awarded by the National Speakers Association (NSA)
  • Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP) by eSpeakers Inc.
  • Named Top 50 Keynote Speakers by Top Sales World Magazine
  • Named by Forbes as the "real deal"!
  • Named World's Top 30 Sales Professional Speakers 2019-2025 by Global Gurus
  • Best-selling Author - "The Introvert’s Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone" and "The Introvert’s Edge to Networking- Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections

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. 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.

~Nick Sinclair, Founder, TOA Global and the Ignite Conference

Most Requested Keynote Experiences From Matthew Pollard Include:

Rapid Growth, the Lazy Way

Make your competition irrelevant Do your members or channel partners feel they are on an endless hamster wheel, just trying to keep their business going? They provide an amazing product or service, but despite all their efforts and good intentions, their day-to-day is a constant struggle to find interested people, set themselves apart, and make the sale – all while competing against established industry players and dealing with customers who seem to care about only one thing… PRICE. In this game-changing keynote, participants will walk away with a complete understanding of where they have been going wrong, and they’ll know the three instantly implementable strategies to turn it all around.

Build Your Story Playbook

The catalyst to explosive sales growth What if your sales team could have an instant advantage over all your competition? What if you could quadruple appointments, shorten sales cycles, and skyrocket profits, all through the application of one powerful technique? If your sales team needs this kind of edge, “Build Your Story Playbook®” provides the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. Shift your sales team away from the uncomfortable bulldog tactics of the past, to a new, relaxed, and scientifically proven methodology that consistently multiplies results, guaranteed.

The Introvert’s Edge: Your difference, Your Power

For too long, introverts have fallen victim to the myth that because of their quiet personalities, they can’t be as successful in business as their extroverted counterparts. In this groundbreaking keynote, Matthew shares personal stories, client transformations, and insights gained through a series of interviews with millionaire introverts, to confront this stigma head-on. By the end of this enlightening presentation, introverts will feel empowered, and know exactly how to embrace and harness their natural abilities for amazing success.

Clients Include:

  • Global Intel Corporation
  • Microsoft
  • NAHB
  • Google Fiber
  • Oracle
  • American Association of Inside Sales Professionals
  • Electrolux
  • BNI
  • Farm Credit Leaders
  • Maryland Society of Accounting & Tax Professionals
  • Laserfiche
  • Midco
  • Guilford Merchants Association (GMA)
  • Jenkins Custom Homes
  • University of Texas
  • Make a Wish
  • TRSA
  • Intel
  • ICCFA
  • Colliers International
  • TIADA
  • Myco Medical
  • TOA Global and Ignite Conference
  • Lineal Inc. Builders
  • And many more …

Why Hire Matthew Pollard?

Matthew Pollard Walks the Walk! Over a decade of real-world business growth success, He Actually Gets It. Your needs are instantly understood. He Tailors It to You, No off-the-shelf experiences here. He Constantly Evolves, Stays Current, and Stays Passionate. 

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