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36 years of real, hands-on growth experience at McCann, Havas, Huge, Kirshenbaum & Bond, Stagwell and IPG. Strategist. Account lead. MD. Global President. CMO. CRO. Hundreds, if not thousands, of stand-up-in-the-room pitches. Outreach. Events. P&L ownership. Growth programs. Team building. Recruiting. And most importantly, wins. High margin. Organic and Net New.
Hundreds of high-stakes pitches.
Dozens of major account wins.
Billions of AOR business secured.
Real-world experience.
Competitor spirit.
AI expertise.
A big heart.
your growth co-pilot
I’m Matt Weiss, founder of SoulPurpose Advisory. I help independent advertising agencies sharpen their positioning, focus their business development, and win more pitches.
I’ve spent my career driving growth from inside agencies, not advising from the sidelines.
In today’s crowded marketplace, agencies need a sharp claim of expertise, a focused business development plan, and a clear point of view on who they’re for and why they matter.
Without that, even great agencies can end up competing too broadly, diluting their value and weakening their edge.
And getting into the room is only half the battle.
That’s why I developed the Pitch EQ Method™ — a relationship-selling framework built around a simple belief:
IQ wins the head. EQ wins the heart. You need both.
SoulPurpose Advisory helps agencies get clear on who they are, get in front of the right people, and win more of the opportunities that matter.
Pitch smarter. Sell better. Win more.
If that sounds like the conversation your agency needs, let’s have it.
The Pitch EQ Method.
Most independent agencies don’t lose pitches because the work is weak. They lose because they win the argument and lose the room.
The brief gets answered. The strategy is sound. The work is strong. But the client still goes with another agency, often the one that made them feel more understood, more confident, and more certain about the decision.
Three decades in pitch rooms taught me that winning requires both.
IQ wins the head.
Strategy. Data. Commercial logic. A killer business case. Essential, but increasingly table stakes.
EQ wins the heart.
Understanding what the client hasn’t said out loud. Building trust before the pitch starts. Reading the room. Creating confidence. Making the decision feel right.
That’s the idea behind the Pitch EQ Method™, a relationship selling framework built from hundreds of high-stakes pitches for brands including MasterCard, Google, Verizon, Intel, Home Depot, Liberty Mutual, Brooks Running, Coca-Cola, Staples, Weight Watchers, U.S. Army, Vanguard, Goldman Sachs, Virgin Voyages, Bain Capital and many more.
Practitioner-built. Not consultant theory.
I launched SoulPurpose Advisory to help independent agencies compete on both dimensions, with the rigor to win the head and the intelligence to win the heart.
Pitch smarter. Sell better. Win more.
If your agency is ready to do that, let’s talk.
Customized modules that tackle the biggest barriers to agency growth.
CLARIFY
Your Positioning
Build or sharpen your Expert POV so your value is clear, compelling, and cuts through buyer indifference to land the right opportunities.
CONVERT
More Leads
A relationship selling system designed to elevate your pitch EQ—turning leads into wins through strategic reviews, real-time feedback, and buyer-centered storytelling.
ATTRACT
The Right Clients
Identify the right outbound partners to scale client acquisition with precision—target better, automate smarter, and reach the clients who matter most.
DESIGN
Your Growth Team
Structure your growth team or hire the right growth lead with a tailored, strategic approach—aligned to your goals, pace, and investment strategy.
WIN
Your Pitch
Hands-on pitch coaching and strategic guidance to unlock your team’s full potential—built to win the pitches that matter most, with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Train
A Smarter Growth Team
Custom workshops to level up your team’s new business game—covering relationship selling, high-impact presentations, expert outreach, and outreach content that converts.
questions My Expertise Answers…
Why do we always come in 2nd place in our pitches?
Momentum has slowed. how do we ignite inbound to get more leads?
I hate attending events. how do I make the most of them, and which ones are truly worth the investment?
How do I use AI to supercharge operations, workflows and my growth team?
Is my offering competitive and compelling versus my competition?
How do I improve my RFI and RFP conversion rate?
Who can evaluate and coach my pitch team without alienating or discouraging them?
Should i invest in a growth team and if so how do i structure it?
Does a co-pilot exist to help me on all things growth related?
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Your Questions, Answered
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SoulPurpose Advisory is an agency growth consultancy founded by Matt Weiss, offering six services for advertising and design agency CEOs, founders, and growth leads:
Agency Positioning Strategy — Develop a differentiated Expert POV that sets your agency apart from competitors and attracts the right clients.
Lead Conversion & Pitch Coaching — A relationship selling system and hands-on pitch coaching to improve RFP conversion rates and stop coming in second place.
Client Attraction & Outbound Strategy — Targeted outbound programs to reach decision-makers at brands that fit your expertise.
Pitch Preparation & Presentation Coaching — Strategic guidance and rehearsal support to win competitive pitches with clarity and confidence.
Growth Team Design — Structure your new business function or hire the right growth lead, aligned to your goals and budget.
Agency Sales Training — Custom workshops on relationship selling, high-impact presentations, LinkedIn strategy, and content that converts.
Matt Weiss brings 30+ years of agency leadership experience, including CMO, CGO, and President roles at McCann, Huge, and Havas. Engagements are customized to each agency's context — no boilerplate.
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Getting started is simple: send an email to matt@soulpurposeadvisory.com or reach out via LinkedIn.
Matt Weiss typically begins with a 30-minute introductory conversation to understand your agency's situation — where you are, where you want to go, and what's getting in the way of growth. There's no pitch, no pressure, and no obligation.
From there, if it's a fit, Matt will recommend an engagement structure — whether that's a focused project (like a positioning audit or pitch coaching engagement), an ongoing retainer for strategic advisory, or a team training session.
Most engagements start within 1-2 weeks of that initial conversation. No lengthy proposals, no procurement hoops — just a direct path from conversation to collaboration.
If you're an agency CEO, founder, or growth lead who wants to sharpen your positioning, win more pitches, or build a sustainable new business engine, reach out. The first conversation is always free.
Contact: matt@soulpurposeadvisory.com
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Matt Weiss has spent 30+ years inside agencies — not advising from the outside. As CMO, CGO, and President at McCann, Huge, and Havas, he's led pitches, built growth teams, and driven new business at agencies ranging from boutique shops to global networks. That firsthand experience means practical, battle-tested advice — not theoretical frameworks.
SoulPurpose Advisory focuses exclusively on agency growth: positioning, pitch coaching, and new business strategy. Unlike generalist consultants who cover operations, HR, or finance, Matt goes deep on the specific challenge of winning clients and building sustainable pipelines.
The engagement model is also different. Matt works as a co-pilot, not a vendor — embedded in your process, available for real-time pitch feedback, and accountable to outcomes. No long reports that sit on a shelf. No six-month discovery phases. Just focused, hands-on partnership.
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SoulPurpose Advisory offers flexible engagement structures based on scope and duration:
Project-based engagements — Ideal for specific needs like a positioning audit, pitch preparation for a must-win opportunity, or growth team design. Priced as a fixed fee based on scope.
Retainer engagements — Ongoing advisory for agencies that want a dedicated growth co-pilot. Monthly retainer with regular check-ins, pitch support, and strategic guidance.
Workshop and training sessions — Half-day or full-day sessions for teams, priced per session. Topics include relationship selling, pitch presentation skills, LinkedIn strategy, and outbound prospecting.
Pricing varies based on agency size, engagement complexity, and duration. Contact matt@soulpurposeadvisory.com for a conversation about what structure fits your needs.
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Working with Matt Weiss is collaborative, direct, and focused on outcomes.
Every engagement starts with listening — understanding your goals, your challenges, and where growth is getting stuck. From there, Matt builds a tailored plan that fits your context. No boilerplate playbooks.
Expect honest feedback. Matt will tell you what's working, what's not, and where your positioning or pitch approach needs sharpening. The goal is to make your agency better, not to validate what you're already doing.
The working style is hands-on. Matt joins pitch rehearsals, reviews RFP responses, pressure-tests your positioning, and provides real-time feedback when it matters most. He operates as an extension of your team — a co-pilot, not a distant consultant who delivers a report and disappears.
Clients describe the experience as having a seasoned agency growth leader in their corner — someone who's been in the room, knows what buyers are looking for, and helps them compete at a higher level.
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SoulPurpose Advisory works with advertising, design, digital, and creative agency leaders who want to grow with intention — not just chase every RFP that comes through the door.
You'd benefit from working with Matt Weiss if:
You keep coming in second place in pitches and don't know why
Your positioning feels generic and you're competing on price instead of value
Inbound has slowed and you need to reignite your pipeline
You're building or restructuring a growth team and want strategic guidance
You have a must-win pitch coming up and need hands-on coaching
Your team needs training on selling, presenting, or business development fundamentals
The sweet spot is agency founders and CEOs who are serious about growth, open to honest feedback, and ready to invest in sharpening their edge. If you're looking for someone to tell you everything is fine, this isn't the right fit. description
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SoulPurpose Advisory's best clients are typically:
Agency CEOs and founders at firms between $5M and $100M in revenue who are personally invested in growth strategy
Chief Growth Officers and new business leads who want a senior thought partner and pitch coach
Agency leadership teams preparing for competitive pitches, M&A positioning, or strategic repositioning
They tend to be independent agencies — creative, digital, design, experiential, or integrated shops — though Matt has also worked with specialty firms in PR, media, and production.
The common thread: these are leaders who take growth seriously, want to compete for premium clients, and value direct, experienced counsel over generic advice. They're building agencies with a clear point of view — not trying to be everything to everyone.
Past clients and collaborators include agency leaders from firms across the holding company and independent landscape, as well as founders launching new ventures who want to get positioning right from day one. description
published insights & perspectives on positioning, pitching, and building new business engines.
Let’s tailor a growth plan together.
A Customized Approach
Every engagement starts by listening—to your goals, your challenges, and the levers that matter most to your growth. From there, I build a tailored plan that fits your context. No boilerplate. No fluff.
The result is a focused, outcome-driven strategy that sharpens your positioning, strengthens your pipeline, improves conversion, and builds lasting momentum.
It’s not about everything you could do. It’s about what you should do to grow now—and build what’s next.