Within ten years after college graduation, Matt rose through several levels of IBM management while working part-time to purchase, renovate and sell real estate. Following his time at IBM, Matt created a successful real estate brokerage company that led the area in both listings and sales. He bought the first real estate national franchise in Hudson Valley, NY, as he continued to buy, renovate, and sell real estate projects.
Matt loves to teach and has taught classes and delivered motivational speeches to hundreds of real estate agents. His business experience contributed to his success as a consultant, empowering struggling business owners to maximize efficiency and profits.
Music has inspired Matt and is an important part of his personal and professional life. He learned to play classical trumpet at nine years old. He later added jazz and other genres. He led a band in high school and formed a band to pay his way through college. He later attained his record producer certification in New York City. Several of Matt’s recordings enjoyed worldwide radio play, made Billboard, and received favorable reviews. He has had the honor of performing with many renowned artists, including the late Wells Kelly, the drummer from the band Orleans. Matt’s trumpet solo on Mercury Rev’s hit song “Empire State” received a strong review in Rolling Stone. His smooth jazz album, “Let the Feeling Flow” is still played worldwide.
Matt dedicates his time to writing, music, real estate investments, and teaching classes. He loves to teach and deliver motivational speeches. Matt enjoys living life passionately and relishes the happiness his work and service to the community have enabled him to achieve. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in their Hudson Valley, NY home and part-time in their condominium in Florida. While he loves to travel, his favorite times are spent with his family.