WHO IS MATT?
Matt Potratz is far more than
a former world-renowned snowmobile athlete.
He says his primary occupation is husband & father of SEVEN, but his days are full of much more than that. Matt is a well-respected motivational speaker, author, and mentor. He also handles all of the training & people development for Rogers Motors, a large auto dealership group in the Inland Northwest. Leading, developing, equipping, and encouraging all come with the territory of his professions. Although he's respected as a professional in all that he does, he's also labeled by many as real, humorous, and one of those guys you just want to be around. You can feel that personality in both his speaking and his writing. Life Happened, and transformed Matt from athlete to author, from manager to motivator. And whether you get to know him behind the microphone or on paper, many will tell you; you'll feel blessed to have some Matt Potratz in your life.
Matt brings a unique tone and approach and focuses on having a "conversation" with his audience. They'll likely laugh, cry, cringe, and reflect on their life; all in the same 45 minutes. But most of all, they'll walk away changed. And they'll have a new perspective on "adversity", and why their response to problems on the job or at home, will drastically affect the course of their career and/or lives. Your audience will likely thank you for bringing this humble, real man and his unique story & message into their lives.
Matt’s family built their roots in the beautiful Clearwater Mountains of North-Central Idaho. Idaho mountains mean Idaho snow. His family’s love for the sport of snowmobiling kept them connected even when life spread his siblings and parents out in various parts of the Western United States. But Matt’s passion for the sport took it a step further when he “accidentally” advanced to the Pro Level. His ability got him noticed. He was invited to ride in his first snowmobile motion picture in 2005 and his impressive showcase led to more requests from there. He established himself as one of the elite mountain free-riders in the world. Matt had no idea how much it would radically change his life.
Below you can see some of Matt’s best footage, and his youngest brother Jon show his ability behind the handlebars…