Hello, I’m Matt Butler - founder of MB Resources. My work is built around a simple idea: when actions are aligned with intentions grounded in integrity, everything gets better. Teams work smoother, leaders show up stronger, and conversations become more natural and effective.
After time in Kansas City and Memphis, I eventually landed in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley and started charting my own path early. While still in high school, I worked full-time as a technician for an apartment management company. That hands-on experience launched my career and taught me the value of perseverance, adaptability, and showing up fully—every single day.
By the early ’90s, I was working counter sales during the day, taking college classes at night, and cleaning restaurant carpets on the graveyard shift just to make ends meet. Those years weren’t glamorous, but they built the kind of resilience and perspective that can’t be taught—they have to be lived.
Over the next decade, I completed a rigorous HVAC apprenticeship and worked as a Mechanical Trades technician, specializing in complex systems. In addition to my day-job, I taught as a college adjunct, led in-house technical trainings, and served as Education Director for a professional chapter. I wasn’t just working—I was investing in people, systems, and outcomes.
Contributing to other people’s personal growth quickly proved to be a passion.
But life has a way of testing us.
Just before turning 30, a serious motorcycle accident left me in a coma with a severe traumatic brain injury and a long, painful road to recovery. When I woke up, I had the cognitive ability of a child and had to relearn how to think, communicate, and lead. I lost everything—my independence, my home, and my career—and rebuilding meant starting over.
That journey became my greatest teacher. I developed a deep passion for understanding the neuroscience behind learning, developing perspective, and human potential—and how we rebuild both mindset and skill when everything else is stripped away
After six years in recovery and a lifetime still ahead, I was finally able to go back to work.
Six years into recovery, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, focusing on public speaking and new media. I re-entered the workforce as a Technical Trainer, bridging the gap between manufacturers, distributors, and the professionals in the field. Eventually, I joined MJM Associates, an independent rep agency I would go on to have ownership in, where I led a high-performing territory, doubled growth, and earned recognition from numerous organizations.
Over the past 30+ years, I’ve built a career dedicated to helping people grow. Today, through MB Resources, I help organizations strengthen communication, develop leaders, and support teams navigating growth and change. The tools are practical, simple, and built for real conversations with customers, coworkers, and everyone in between.
What you can expect:
Clear, usable communication tools
Leadership mindsets that feel real—not corporate
A grounded, calm approach to challenging conversations
Insight gained from years in the field, the classroom, and the boardroom
A direct connection between communication and better sales results
Ready to strengthen communication and performance on your team?
If your organization is growing, navigating change, or preparing for what’s next, I’d love to support your people. The right tools and conversations can shift everything—from leadership confidence to sales results to day-to-day teamwork.
Let’s talk about what your team is working toward and explore whether MB Resources is a good fit.