Are you looking for a unique and memorable event that will be talked and inspire your members for years to come? If so, then "Being A Legacy Leader" is for you.
BEING A LEGACY LEADER + Film Screening
Matthew's session entitled "Being A Legacy Leader" is an unforgettable event which deeply resonates with YPO audiences of all types. In an educational, engaging and entertaining way, it explores the importance of making a mark and provides insights on how to pursue one's own legacy project. Using his own story as a springboard, Matthew discusses why we should all focus time and energy on how we will be remembered. The highlight of the event is the screening of Matthew's film "Man In Red Bandana", an amazing story about an extraordinary hero who indelibly has made a mark.
Your YPO members will love the exclusive access they have to the back-story of the film as well as the inspiration which it provides for them to "dream big". After explaining how he heard the story about Welles Crowther, an incredible hero, he explains how he went from owner of a garden variety business to a filmmaker who directed an Oscar-winning actress. In April 2011, Matthew Weiss started making "Man In Red Bandana". He researched, wrote, directed and produced the film, all without any training or prior experience. Even more amazing is Welles Crowther's heroic story, the subject of the film, about which attendees will learn and be inspired. Matthew will share many life hacks and best business practices that he employed to make the film. He is honored to have created something that has significance beyond himself and share it with the YPO community.
The flow of the event is as follows: Matthew first sets up the film and his connection to the story. Man In Red Bandana is, then, screened to the overwhelming enjoyment of the crowd (the film and presentation have received 6 standing ovations!). A post-screening presentation on legacy ensues which includes hearing how the film was made and a Q&A. Matthew concludes his presentation by sharing an incredible story about Gwyneth Paltrow and her unique connection to the film.
Most YPO Learning Officers privately screen Matthew's film "Man In Red Bandana" (75 minutes) as part of the event. The film can be shown anywhere on a DVD or at movie theatre via a DCP. Matthew and his staff handle all technical issues with the venue.
BEING A LEGACY LEADER Without Screening
Matthew can present "Being A Legacy Leader" to your YPO chapter without screening the film. This format allows for a deeper dive into the subject of legacy including a compelling explanation why leaders need to "make a mark" and examples of other leaders who have already traveled this road. Matthew incorporates the teachings of Jim Collins, Bronnie Ware and Positive Psychologists to convincingly explain the underpinnings and importance of legacy. He shares some fascinating case studies to emphasize the point and, then, shares his propriety "nine legacy steps". These are the 9 steps that one must take in order to be successful with any legacy project.
Below are some of the other key take-home value elements of this keynote:
What it means to be a "Legacy Leader".
How does one evaluate and execute a legacy project.
Life hacks and best business practices that can be used to allow you to achieve your legacy project.
PAST YPO SPEAKING EVENTS with ratings and references
YPO Heartland - Chicago Athletic Association - Sept 9, 2021 - Tom Wells
YPO Northeast Regional Chapter - Lincoln Center, Manhattan, NY - Oct 25, 2018 - Kristen Bunnell & David Kaufman - un-rated
YPO Gold DC - October 12, 2017 - Robert Finfer & Laurence Rosoff - 9.0
YPO Atlanta - October 11, 2017 - Richard Wyckoff - 9.45
YPO GNS, Fountainebleau Hotel, Miami - September 12, 2016 - JM Schapiro - un-rated
ABOUT MATTHEW
Matthew is a polished orator who candidly and genuinely speaks from the heart. Unlike some other YPO speakers, Matthew's presentations are NOT structured to sell books or be hired as a business coach or consultant. Instead, Matt's primary objective is to deliver as much value to your YPO Chapter as possible. He often the first to arrive and last to leave.
Matthew has spoken at over 100 events including opening up the YPO Global Networking Summit at the Fountainebleu in Miami, FL (9/12/16). He has also served as Emcee at various conferences and events, and has keynoted at many others. He has shared the stage with such luminaries as Jim Collins and Seth Godin, and is a regular guest on MSNBC's "Your Business".
Further, he is also happy to meet with your YPO Board before or after his session (of course, at no additional charge). He highly values his reputation within the YPO community and, therefore, is one of the few speakers to offer a 100% money-back guarantee. To justify the time away from his family, he charges $7,500 for a session plus reasonable travel expenses.
Below is a testimonial video as well as the trailer for his special film.
TIME Management
The most precious asset that we have is time. Everyday we have less and, therefore, Matthew obsesses over efficiently using this limited resource. In fact, his business is intentionally designed such that he generally only needs to work 1-2 hours a day. In this session, Matthew will share his propriety "DAPA" formula for time management. Using DAPA, attendees will learn how to maximize their day and avoid waste. Further, Matthew shares some easy to implement hacks which add precious minutes and even hours to your day.
EFFECTIVE ONLINE MARKETING
In his session entitled "Effective Online Marketing", forum confidentiality is expected as Matthew will be divulging many trade secrets which he has developed through years of running an online marketing business. Matthew will cover marketing fundamentals as well as sophisticated best practices making the session valuable to attendees of various knowledge and experience.
Topics covered include:
Marketing fundamentals and how they apply to online platforms.
How to get the most out of your website.
Proper website design and structure.
Converting visitors to prospects to customers.
Optimizing your website to achieve naturally high search engine results.
Creating and maintaining a cost-effective pay-per-click campaign.
How and why to run an email marketing campaign.
How to use Twitter to generate leads and customers.
The importance of online reviews and how to crack the Yelp code.
This session is pure business take-home value with Matt sharing easy-to-implement tips tricks and best practices which he has learned and perfected through his years of running a web-based marketing business.