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Mathew Knowles

Author, Professor, Lecturer, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Music Executive, Artist Manager, Fighter and Male Breast Cancer Survivor

Dr. Knowles is widely recognized in the entertainment industry for his effective approach in developing and promoting award-winning artists. As a pioneer for African American success in the corporate world, Dr. Knowles intimately understands the need to empower the community by sharing his knowledge.

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Meet Mathew Knowles, the global leader in sales & marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

With over $5 billion generated across multiple industries, over $100 million in sales and acquisitions, and the development, recording and distribution of some of culture's most notable careers such as Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Solange, and many more; Mathew Knowles is widely regarded as the best in the world at what he does and is a sought-after speaker, consultant and trainer for some of the world's largest organizations and conferences.

He has led some of the most successful marketing campaigns in history, working with organizations like Pepsi, American Express, L'Oréal, Samsung, and House of Deréon Apparel to name a few.

Knowles's professional insights and expert digital content have been recognized by organizations like LinkedIn, where he's been named a "LinkedIn Top Voice," a distinction reserved for the world's foremost authorities in their fields such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson.

His expertise has also made him a highly notable advisor for dozens of organizations across a wide array of industries.

Academically Dr. Knowles has under graduate degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Fisk University, MBA and Ph.D from Cornerstone Christian Bible College and earned Professional Development Certifications from Harvard University in Ethical Leadership and Developing Cultural Intelligence. Additionally, Dr. Knowles is the author of five books, two of which are best sellers on Amazon and has published a white paper at West Virginia University titled "Strategic Partnerships at Walmart". Knowles is currently on the faculty at London College of Contemporary Music and Pepperdine University.

Whether he is developing some of the biggest brands in history, inspiring global audiences, or helping businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their goals, Dr. Mathew Knowles' unmatched talent and experience make him a true business and industry icon.

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Keynotes

Featured Keynote

The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals:

A business-oriented, motivational, and inspirational talk all rolled into one. As the title suggests, it focuses on characteristics that are common among successful people from all walks of life. (KEYNOTE)

Entrepreneurship 101

Entrepreneurship 101

Understanding the theory, process, characteristics, sales, marketing and practice of entrepreneurship. An in-depth look at why some entrepreneurs fail, whereas others succeed. (LECTURE, COURSE, KEYNOTE,MASTER CLASS)
Cracking the Code - Tips for Getting in the Music & Entertainment Industry

Cracking the Code - Tips for Getting in the Music & Entertainment Industry

Here are tips to breathe life into your music and entertainment career and to make sure you are building a foundation for long term success. Taking inventory of your musical and entertainment skills, experiences and learning the business of music. Don’t sit around waiting for your musical career to happen. Step up and make it happen! (LECTURE, COURSE, KEYNOTE)
10 Qualities of Successful Leadership

10 Qualities of Successful Leadership

These leadership traits are essential qualities that make effective leaders, weather you are managing a team, an organization, a department, or an entire company, these traits are all used to guide people and projects to success. (MASTER CLASS, LECTURE, KEYNOTE, CORPORATE)
Harmonizing Your Workforce: Five Ways to Make Diversity and Inclusion Competitive Advantages

Harmonizing Your Workforce: Five Ways to Make Diversity and Inclusion Competitive Advantages

Diversity and inclusion can have many positive factors, such as being more adaptable, more innovative, a more engaging team, acceptance, and greater problem-solving capacity. (KEYNOTE, CORPORATE)
How to Develop Your Branding & Endorsement Identity

How to Develop Your Branding & Endorsement Identity

Using Beyonce’ as a case study we look at simple steps for a successful branding and endorsement building process from how to build a brand, how to create a brand identity, how to build a brand and endorsement strategy and others. (LECTURE, KEYNOTE, CORPORATE, MASTER CLASS)
Habits of Successful Marketing & Salespeople

Habits of Successful Marketing & Salespeople

Taking from 20 years of high achievement in sales and marketing, from being the number one salesperson worldwide at Xerox Medical System and others. This presentation is about using a measurable, repeatable sales process from knowing your product, reviewing your pipeline, follow up, building an effective marketing strategy from determining the target audience, how to champion on social media, conducting research and more. (CORPORATE, LECTURE, KEYNOTE, MASTER CLASS)
Racism from the Eyes of a Child

Racism from the Eyes of a Child

A personal reflection and view on racism in America and worldwide. An examination of the backdrop of discrimination from post-slavery, up through the civil rights protest, on into the present racial climate that exist today in every facet of our lives. (LECTURE, KEYNOTE) Also available, The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music.
Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

With a major emphasis on early detection and genetics, Knowles gives his personal perspective of understanding the link between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy mind and body. Knowles share his personal battle with cancer, family history and BRCA-to mutation. Knowles stresses, especially to the urban community, “If we do not make time for our wellness, we will be forced to make time for our sickness”. (LECTURE, KEYNOTE, CORPORATE)
Ethical Leadership

Ethical Leadership

This workshop is directed for respect of ethical beliefs and values and for the dignity and rights of others. Through case studies you will gain the knowledge and tactics that lead to successful ethical outcomes. (WORKSHOP, MASTERCLASS)