Matter Consulting

Matter Consulting is a brand and culture consultancy founded in 1994, headquartered in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California. The agency employs under 49 professionals and operates with a minimum project budget of $10,000 to $25,000 and an average hourly rate of $200. Over its three decades of operation, Matter Consulting has served more than 3,000 leaders across 250+ global, national, and regional brands, including Google, Qualcomm, NFL, MLB, Amazon, Sony, Disney, Mattel, Samsung, and Habitat for Humanity.

The agency's core methodology is appreciative inquiry, which emphasizes amplifying an organization's existing strengths rather than focusing solely on problem-solving. Matter Consulting collaborates deeply with clients to co-create strategic visions aligned with business goals, uncovering defining organizational stories and experiences to craft authentic brand narratives. This approach aims to inspire employees at all levels, create cohesive workforces, and attract the right customers.

Matter Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services including branding, reputation management, business consulting, market research, digital strategy, and HR outsourcing. Within business consulting, the agency specializes in operations consulting, change management, corporate coaching, and strategy consulting. Its market research capabilities cover customer loyalty research, data analysis, data reporting, expert networks, interviews, market analysis, observational research, and surveys. The agency also provides digital marketing expertise in marketing consulting and strategy, as well as HR outsourcing in creative staffing and HR consulting.

The agency serves a diverse range of industries including corporate services, consumer goods, food and beverage, fintech, agriculture, arts, government, higher education, media & communications, and wellness & fitness. Client types range from startups and small businesses to medium businesses and enterprise/corporate organizations. Notable past clients include Mattel, Walt Disney Company, WesleyLife, Qualcomm, Google, Habitat for Humanity, Sony, Samsung, Port of San Diego, San Diego State University, and others.

Matter Consulting's impact extends beyond strategy to fostering empowerment and innovation cultures through workshops, coaching, and tailored programs. The agency equips leaders and teams with tools and mindsets to sustain positive change, using a data-driven approach to measure progress against objectives. The agency's CEO, Steven Morris, is a best-selling author of "The Beautiful Business" and has been featured in press outlets such as Conscious Capitalism, Consulting Success, LinkedIn, Mission Matters, and others. While no Google reviews are available on the profile, the agency's extensive client list and press mentions indicate a strong reputation in the brand and culture consulting space.