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What you expect of yourself determines not just your success—but your significance.

Pete shows audiences how to expect to win at work, at home, and in life—and deliver results by preparing with purpose, showing up fully, and performing at their best.

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LIVE ON STAGE

Commanding the stage with wit, insight & unforgettable stories

Pete delivers inspiring, actionable messages filled with sharp humor, engaging stories, and practical insights that energize audiences to take meaningful action.

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GET TO KNOW PETE

Thriving no matter the obstacles

  • Stroke Survivor: Recovered after a life-changing stroke in his 30s.

  • Award-Winning Entrepreneur: Opened a coffeehouse two days before the COVID shutdown—became Best Coffeehouse in 2023.

  • Hall-of-Fame Wrestler & Coach: Took his team from #49 to #6 through determination and leadership.

  • Best-Selling Author: Ranked #1 in HR and Personnel Management and #2 in Business Motivation and Self-Improvement categories.

  • Resilient Caregiver: Supported his family through a cancer diagnosis and treatment with strength and grace.

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Hours on the Stage

100000+

People Impacted

150+

Organizations Transformed

BOOK - DARE TO MATTER

What if you only had 60 seconds to live?

Spoiler: it’s not your success or happiness. In Dare to Matter, Pete Smith shares the life-changing lessons he discovered after surviving a stroke, revealing what truly fulfills us, how to break free from ruts, get unstuck and live unapologetically.

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IN-THE-FIELD EXPERIENCE

Off-site coaching

Through personalized coaching, consulting, and off-site events, Pete works with leaders and teams to break free from stagnation, build stronger connections, and create a culture of accountability where everyone shows up to win.

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PODCAST

Live an unapologetic life

Through powerful insights and straight-to-the-point lessons, Pete Smith tackles leadership, accountability, identity, team culture, and what truly matters most on the Expect to Win podcast. 

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