BTM: How do companies and their representatives fit into the equation? MS: They play a huge role. They are the mouth piece for the BIG. They can bring dozens of agent/brokers to the meetings and also help sponsor and have giveaways to attract our members and soon to be members to the meeting and shows. BTM: If you could travel back to 2006, what would you tell Matt Speed? MS: Don’t get into insurance. LOL. No, I would say, learn as much as you can in insurance, as one day you will play a BIG part in the insurance world. BTM: Now fast forward to 2026. What would you like to hear people say about you? MS: Matt was knowledgeable, helpful, mindful and always giving back to the insurance community.
BTM: In a few sentences, how would you sum up your personal and professional philosophy for success? MS: Always teach others your successes and failures, so they can shorten their learning curve and become more successful sooner than later.
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