01 / The turning point
Life changed. So did the question.
Surviving a stroke at 35 became the starting point for Dare to Matter. Pete uses that experience to explore identity, choice, fear, and how we respond when life does not follow the plan.
The person behind the moment
A REAL LIFE. A REASON TO MATTER.
Keynote speaker. Author. Entrepreneur. Stroke survivor.
Pete Smith speaks about the choices that shape who we are and the impact we have on others. His two established keynote experiences are Dare to Matter and Better Because You Were There.
Who you are. How you show up. What you do while you’re there. It matters.
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The experiences behind the message
A story lived, then shared.
02 / The entrepreneur
A place to matter more.
Pete opened Matter More Coffee two days before the pandemic shutdown. The business became a community gathering place, earned Best Coffeehouse recognition in 2023, and was sold in 2024.
03 / The coach
Culture is something you do.
A Hall-of-Fame wrestling coach and two-time Coach of the Year, Pete helped a struggling program become a leading team in three seasons. That experience informs his work on commitment and our influence on others.
04 / The everyday
The people closest to home.
Pete is a husband and father of two. Family keeps his message connected to everyday life—the conversations, choices, and relationships that give it meaning.