In an automotive career that spans about thirty years, he has been a national award winning sales associate, a three time national award winning sales manager, a two time national award winning general manager, and a highly acclaimed sales and management coach.

As a success coach and trainer, Michael has published several books and albums. His work has been produced and aired on television and has appeared in several other books including: Highlighted in Yellow; a short course in living wisely and choosing well, Looking Back and Stepping Forward; supplemental information on child sexual abuse for adult survivors, students, and therapists, and the highly successful book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Michael's work has also been published in various magazines including: Woman's World, Bits & Pieces, Leadership In Action, Selling Radio, FEDA News & Views, Profitable Glass Quarterly, and Young Ladies Christian Fellowship Journal. One of his stories was even used by the Taiwanese government in its high school textbooks teaching English. Additionally, scores of newspapers and websites throughout the world have also published his writings.

Michael is the founder and CEO of Bottom Line Underwriters, Inc. and My Success Company.Com, and he is responsible for the creation, development, and execution (as well as supervising the production and marketing) of both of the firms' soft and hard products.

His company's client list ranges from individuals and small companies to Fortune 1000 companies like: IBM Canada, The Shaklee Corporation, the Red Devil and Freedom Fireworks companies, FEI Women's Health, Nordstrom Corporation, American West Marketing, American Honda Motor Company, Pyrodyne America Corp., and well over a thousand auto dealerships and dealer groups throughout North America.

As a continual student and graduate of many "Adult Learning Strategies" and "Train the Trainer" programs, and after eighteen years of touring nationally, Michael has acquired a training style that is both engaging and informative. He has conducted live seminars and workshops throughout America for thousands of attendees of different professions and walks of life. His workshops repeatedly sell out and consistently get 9+ ratings from the participants!

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