Matt Weinstein

Matt Weinstein

Keynote Speaker: Team Building Expert, Author, Founder of Playfair, Inc.

Matt Weinstein Biography

Matt Weinstein is recognized as the nation’s foremost authority on the use of fun and humor in team building. Known as "The Master of Playfulness" by People magazine and "America’s Pied Piper of Play" by the Houston Post, Weinstein's approach has earned extensive coverage in national newspapers, magazines, and television appearances.

Weinstein is the founding president of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting firm headquartered in Berkeley, California. Playfair's guiding principle is, "If you take yourself too seriously, there is an excellent chance you’ll wind up seriously ill!" He has been inducted into the Professional Speaker’s Hall of Fame by the National Speaker's Association and recognized by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of the "21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century."

His television special "FUN WORKS!: The Power of Humor in the Workplace" brought him national acclaim when it was broadcast nationally on PBS. Weinstein is also a prolific author, with titles that include "Gently Down the Stream," "Dogs Don’t Bite When a Growl Will Do: What Your Dog Can Teach You about Living a Happy Life," "Managing to Have Fun," and "Work Like Your Dog." His book "Dogs Don’t Bite When a Growl Will Do" was the #3 bestseller on the nationwide list, What CEOs Are Reading.

Weinstein's keynote presentations are dynamic, involving audience interactions that are integral to his lecture programs. His long-term partnerships with major corporations like AT&T, IBM, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers have been instrumental in helping them reward, retain, and revitalize their key employees. Weinstein not only energizes workforces and reduces job stress but also builds enthusiastic teams. He teaches how to foster a corporate culture of support and celebration at work. His primary goal is to demonstrate that work can indeed be fun, transforming the corporate environment into a more supportive and celebratory space.

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Matt Weinstein Speaking Topics

Work Like Your Dog

Managing to Have Fun.

For the past twenty-five years Matt Weinstein's Playfair organization has been a laboratory for the development of "fun-centered" management skills that can have a profound effect on team building, employee retention, and corporate loyalty. This hands-on session will teach the skills

Learn To Give and Receive Reward and Recognition
Establish Employee Support Systems
Deal Positively With Negative Change
Have Fun With Your Customers

Gently Down the Stream: Four Unforgettable Keys to Success in Life & Work.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most profound ones. As Confucius pointed out, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complex." Using a simple, universally familiar verse as a metaphor for success, Matt Weinstein will show you how to increase happiness, reduce stress, find more fun at work, and enhance motivation, communication, teamwork, and satisfaction on the job. In this dynamic and mind-expanding session you will learn the four unforgettable principles for success that can make your life a waking dream. This session is based on Matt Weinstein's book, Gently Down The Stream. Come prepared to have some serious fun!

What Bernie Madoff Couldn't Steal From Me.

Award-winning inspirational speaker Matt Weinstein was on vacation in Antarctica when he learned via satellite telephone that he had lost his entire life savings in the Bernie Madoff scandal. In this highly personal, interactive and entertaining program, Weinstein recounts the inside story of the highly-secretive Madoff fund. Weinstein reveals that instead of being the crushing blow, the financial scandal taught him how to survive life?s inevitable downturns with a sense of basic trust, so that you can land on your feet no matter what happens. He lost his life savings in the Bernie Madoff fraud, but there are life-saving survival secrets that Madoff could never steal. You don't need to have been invested with Bernie Madoff to be feeling the pain of the financial meltdown right now. These are difficult economic times for everyone, but the good news is that it is still possible to find joy, celebration and a sense of meaning.

Teamwork and Team Building Programs

Matt Weinstein Videos

Matt Weinstein - How To Have More Fun In Your Life - YouTube

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What topics does Matt Weinstein speak about?

Matt Weinstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Health, Creativity, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Business Coaching, Motivational, Healthcare, Entertainers, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Comedy, Communication, Business, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Stress Management, College, Celebrity, Leadership and Social Media.

Where does Matt Weinstein travel from?

Matt Weinstein generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Matt Weinstein?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Weinstein for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matt Weinstein for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Matt Weinstein or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Matt Weinstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Health and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matt Weinstein for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matt Weinstein generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Broome, Amanda Gore and Benjamin Zander. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matt Weinstein for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Matt Weinstein Speaking Topics

  • Work Like Your Dog

  • Managing to Have Fun.

    For the past twenty-five years Matt Weinstein's Playfair organization has been a laboratory for the development of "fun-centered" management skills that can have a profound effect on team building, employee retention, and corporate loyalty. This hands-on session will teach the skills

    Learn To Give and Receive Reward and Recognition
    Establish Employee Support Systems
    Deal Positively With Negative Change
    Have Fun With Your Customers
    

  • Gently Down the Stream: Four Unforgettable Keys to Success in Life & Work.

    Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most profound ones. As Confucius pointed out, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complex." Using a simple, universally familiar verse as a metaphor for success, Matt Weinstein will show you how to increase happiness, reduce stress, find more fun at work, and enhance motivation, communication, teamwork, and satisfaction on the job. In this dynamic and mind-expanding session you will learn the four unforgettable principles for success that can make your life a waking dream. This session is based on Matt Weinstein's book, Gently Down The Stream. Come prepared to have some serious fun!

  • What Bernie Madoff Couldn't Steal From Me.

    Award-winning inspirational speaker Matt Weinstein was on vacation in Antarctica when he learned via satellite telephone that he had lost his entire life savings in the Bernie Madoff scandal. In this highly personal, interactive and entertaining program, Weinstein recounts the inside story of the highly-secretive Madoff fund. Weinstein reveals that instead of being the crushing blow, the financial scandal taught him how to survive life?s inevitable downturns with a sense of basic trust, so that you can land on your feet no matter what happens. He lost his life savings in the Bernie Madoff fraud, but there are life-saving survival secrets that Madoff could never steal. You don't need to have been invested with Bernie Madoff to be feeling the pain of the financial meltdown right now. These are difficult economic times for everyone, but the good news is that it is still possible to find joy, celebration and a sense of meaning.

  • Teamwork and Team Building Programs

Matt Weinstein Videos

Matt Weinstein - How To Have More Fun In Your Life - YouTube

Matt Weinstein News

  • How do I book Matt Weinstein to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matt Weinstein for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Matt Weinstein, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Matt Weinstein or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Matt Weinstein for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Matt Weinstein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Matt Weinstein, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Matt Weinstein speak about?

  • Where does Matt Weinstein travel from?

    Matt Weinstein generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Matt Weinstein?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Weinstein for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matt Weinstein for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Matt Weinstein or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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