GET TO KNOW PETE
Speaker, Author, Stroke Survivor
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.
Sacrifice without deprivation. Endure without burnout. Win by aligning words with action.
COFFEE SHOP
Entrepreneur & Business Leader
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.
BREWING SUCCESS
New Community Hub
LIFE CHANGING MOMENT
Stroke Survivor: The Turning Point
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.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Grounded in Family
At the heart of everything Pete does is his family. He’s a proud husband to Whitney, an elementary school teacher, and a devoted dad to their two redheaded boys, Finnegan and Declan.
Their home is filled with energy, laughter, and the occasional chaos brought on by their two dogs, Rogan and Tigger. While Pete has built a career around inspiring and challenging others, his greatest purpose is found in the everyday moments with his family—the foundation that fuels his mission to help others matter more.
RISE TO WIN
Building Champions
