Brilliance, Irreverence, & Entirely Too Many Saved by the Bell References
Resonating with a generation of young people, I quickly built a loyal following and community of people interested in living life to the fullest, unencumbered by the expectations of previous generations – right here on Life Without Pants. I then carried that community with me in launching my first company in 2010, a web design and consulting firm aptly named “MattChevy”. In late 2010, I moved back to my hometown of Nashville to launch my second company, Proof, a full service branding agency – the rest, as they say, is history…
I represent an entire generation – showing how ambition, dedication, hard work, and a dream can leverage anyone toward becoming his or her best self. Because of my experience, both personally and professionally, I lead interactive workshops and speak at conferences and events around the country on everything from branding and social media to the entrepreneurial lifestyle and personal growth.
Below are some example topics and workshops I can provide for your next event, conference, or shindig. For more information or to inquire about booking, contact me. I’d love to chat.
SHATTER THE LADDER: WISDOM FOR JOB-SEEKERS
The days of climbing the corporate ladder and paying your dues are gone. New graduates and current job seekers should not only be asking “Do I like this company”, but “Does this company like me?” – Professional AND personal fulfillment is where it’s at in today’s competitive job market. In this presentation I share creative personal branding techniques that will make you more appealing to the right kinds of businesses and provides wisdom that will motivate and inspire those who want to turn a passion into their profession.
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SOCIAL MEDIA: DAVID VS. GOLIATH
What do you think of when you hear the term “Social Media”? Twitter? Facebook? LinkedIn? Anything your teenage daughter does for hours on her iPhone? Did you know that each of these platforms offer something extremely valuable to your business? Social Media was made for small businesses. Why? Because it allows you and your company to directly connect and build relationships with clients and customers.
Maybe you’re hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. Maybe you’re worried about investing time. Or, maybe you just don’t know where to begin. Without a doubt, these are common obstacles for anyone looking to get involved in the Social Media playing field, but those who do are reaping huge benefits that allow even the smallest locally-owned company (David) to compete with the corporate big-wigs (Goliath). In this workshop, I combine classroom-style presentation, real-life case studies, and hands-on tutorials, ensuring you walk away with a solid understanding and actionable (realistic) items to integrate into your own marketing strategy.
Note: Offered as both a half-day (4 hour) and full-day (8 hour) workshop.
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BRANDS ARE PEOPLE, TOO
Bob Dylan said it best, “Times they are a-Changin” - The millennial generation is here and their buying habits are dramatically different than those generations who have come before. Not to mention the way they communicate and share information is constantly evolving. They (we) crave relationships, they demand authenticity, and above all, they want to connect with you, the representative of your brand. Are you listening? Do you know how to effectively communicate with this socially-connected generation? In this presentation I talk about the “humanization” of your brand and how you can truly connect and build rapport with millennial consumers – and most importantly, how building these relationships can contribute to your bottom line.
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NOT QUITE AN INTERNET MOGUL
“How to screw up a lot, figure things out, get fired, take risks, start a company, change your entire life, do what you love and take over the world…in one year!”
In this discussion, I share insights from my own personal experience as a young entrepreneur. From being let go of my day job to earning six-figures with my own business in year one, I will ease the fears of those wondering if they should take the leap toward becoming an entrepreneur, share the highs and lows of bootstrapping, and provide attendees with a tangible plan of action for transitioning away from the 9-5. A plan that can be put into action as soon as you leave the room. Because let’s face it, the old “I’ll start tomorrow” excuse isn’t getting you anywhere, and today’s the best day you have to make things happen.
