Pete Smith
Keynote Speaker: High Impact Speaker, Stroke Survivor, Author of "Dare to Matter"
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Pete Smith Biography
For over 27 years, Pete Smith has inspired individuals, teams, and organizations to run their race to win. A stroke survivor turned international speaker, Pete delivers powerful, practical, and entertaining insights that challenge audiences to BE more, DO more, and MATTER more.
His book, Dare to Matter, became a #1 bestseller, empowering thousands to make a meaningful impact.
Pete launched Matter More Coffee just two days before a global shutdown—a challenge that would break most, but not him. Instead of folding, he built it into an award-winning community hub, earning Best Coffeehouse in 2023 before successfully selling it in 2024. His journey proves that resilience, vision, and a relentless drive to matter can turn any obstacle into an opportunity.
In an instant, life as Pete knew it nearly ended. A sudden stroke threatened to take everything—but instead, it gave him a new mission. In this video, Pete shares the story of that day and how it reshaped his purpose, his work, and his belief that every moment matters.
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Pete Smith Speaking Topics
Pete’s high-energy keynote isn’t about happiness or success—it’s about significance. He challenges audiences to take ownership of how they show up, lead, and create lasting influence. Because leaders, top performers, and game-changers don’t wait for success—they expect it. And when you expect to win, you prepare differently, think differently, and show up differently. Through dynamic storytelling and real-world strategies, Pete inspires teams to shift their mindset, embrace challenges, and step into the power of their choices, leadership, and presence—transforming how they approach work, life, and impact.
Core Themes of the Keynote: 🔥 Personal Mastery – Dare to Matter (Own your impact, overcome setbacks, and turn adversity into fuel for success.)
💡 Leadership Excellence – Expect to Win (Lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose to elevate your team’s performance.)
🏆 Culture & Team Performance – Build Champions (Foster camaraderie, drive engagement, and create a winning culture.)
🚀 Resilience - Thrive Under Pressure (Develop mental toughness, embrace ownership, and thrive under pressure.)
🔑 Bridging the Gap – Align Words with Action (Close the gap between what we say and what we do to create real, lasting success.) This one keynote delivers a powerful blend of motivation, real-world strategies, and engaging storytelling—leaving audiences inspired, equipped, and ready to win.
At the Conclusion of This Keynote, Attendees Will: ✅ Turn Decisions Into Breakthroughs – Make three choices that create momentum, impact, and lasting success. ✅ Align Identity, Action, and Performance – Unlock the connection between who they are, how they show up, and what they achieve. ✅ Turn Setbacks Into Their Greatest Advantage – Ask three transformational questions that reframe challenges, push beyond limitations, and take control of what comes next.
How do I book Pete Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pete Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Pete Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Pete Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Pete Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pete Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pete Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Pete Smith speak about?
Pete Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Peak Performance, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Customer Experience and Healthcare.
Where does Pete Smith travel from?
Pete Smith generally travels from Hampstead, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Pete Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pete Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pete Smith for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Pete Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Pete Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Peak Performance and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pete Smith for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Pete Smith generally travels from Hampstead, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rene Godefroy, Allison Massari and Vince Poscente. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pete Smith for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Pete Smith Speaking Topics
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Dare To Matter. Expect to Win.
Pete’s high-energy keynote isn’t about happiness or success—it’s about significance. He challenges audiences to take ownership of how they show up, lead, and create lasting influence. Because leaders, top performers, and game-changers don’t wait for success—they expect it. And when you expect to win, you prepare differently, think differently, and show up differently. Through dynamic storytelling and real-world strategies, Pete inspires teams to shift their mindset, embrace challenges, and step into the power of their choices, leadership, and presence—transforming how they approach work, life, and impact.
Core Themes of the Keynote: 🔥 Personal Mastery – Dare to Matter (Own your impact, overcome setbacks, and turn adversity into fuel for success.)
💡 Leadership Excellence – Expect to Win (Lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose to elevate your team’s performance.)
🏆 Culture & Team Performance – Build Champions (Foster camaraderie, drive engagement, and create a winning culture.)
🚀 Resilience - Thrive Under Pressure (Develop mental toughness, embrace ownership, and thrive under pressure.)
🔑 Bridging the Gap – Align Words with Action (Close the gap between what we say and what we do to create real, lasting success.) This one keynote delivers a powerful blend of motivation, real-world strategies, and engaging storytelling—leaving audiences inspired, equipped, and ready to win.
At the Conclusion of This Keynote, Attendees Will: ✅ Turn Decisions Into Breakthroughs – Make three choices that create momentum, impact, and lasting success. ✅ Align Identity, Action, and Performance – Unlock the connection between who they are, how they show up, and what they achieve. ✅ Turn Setbacks Into Their Greatest Advantage – Ask three transformational questions that reframe challenges, push beyond limitations, and take control of what comes next.
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How do I book Pete Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pete Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Pete Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Pete Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Pete Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pete Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pete Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Pete Smith speak about?
Pete Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Peak Performance, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Customer Experience and Healthcare. -
Where does Pete Smith travel from?
Pete Smith generally travels from Hampstead, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Pete Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pete Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pete Smith for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Pete Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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