in the areas of sales, direct marketing, database development, business development, capital acquisition and business plan development, internet marketing, creative design and project development.

As a sales trainer and special events speaker, Mike has spent more than 20 years in sales, sales management and sales training. His diverse background includes experience in sales, sales training, creative problem solving and motivational team building. He regularly conducts programs ranging from small group training sessions to large group presentations. He routinely provides salespeople with a distinct edge over the competition by showing how to combine experience with strategic ingredients that transform them into a well rounded sales professional.

He has been a leading consultant behind the success of some of the world's leading brands, providing strategic advice and direct marketing expertise to senior marketing executives and their teams. Through his talent as a strategic marketer, he has helped these corporate executives to craft innovative marketing campaigns and generate millions of dollars in measurable sales.

A respected marketing expert, Michael has worked with some of the biggest names in business, including American Express, Nissan, Mercedes, Northwestern Mutual Life, Toyota, Sears, Discover Card, Goodyear, National Rifle Association, Chrysler and Met Life.