Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford is a veteran entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Build Grow Scale, with more than 30 years of hands-on experience building high-growth companies across concrete, retail, software, and eCommerce. His work helping hundreds of online brands scale past $1M and many into the $10M+ range has positioned him as a leading authority on business optimization, leadership psychology, and sustainable growth.

Unlike traditional business speakers, Matthew blends strategy with emotional intelligence, showing founders how their internal patterns shape external results. He speaks openly about overcoming adversity, burnout, and limiting beliefs from childhood trauma to entrepreneurial setbacks, revealing how self-awareness and emotional mastery fuel better decisions, better leadership, and better outcomes.

Today, Matthew mentors thousands of business owners through masterminds, workshops, and live events, helping them build companies that are not only profitable but deeply aligned, resilient, and built to last. His talks are equal parts tactical, motivational, and transformative, leaving audiences energized and equipped to scale both their businesses and themselves.