Michael R. Holley born in Panama City,
Florida, on December 26, 1960. Starting from solid, but humble, beginnings. The son, grandson, and nephew of boat captains working his way from deckhand to captain - his dream job - at the young
age of 19. The family business was not to be his destiny.
By chance, an advertisement for a car salesman
would change his life forever. He worked his way from sales representative to owning his own Chevrolet Dealership, soon in the top 100 in volume and profit. Acquiring two more dealerships
and building a commercial real-estate and business empire, only to have it all crumble in 2008 and losing all material belongings. Facing numerous government agency investigations and criminal
prosecution, ultimately pleading no contest to charges landing him in prison. Instead of allowing this to define his life, he thanks God for the lessons learned and the guardian angels along the
way.
Michael’s life now has a whole new meaning as
he helps others. Currently, consulting with business owners, mentoring the next generation of family-run companies and sharing his wisdom. He offers analysis of business operations,
profitability and helping plan growth and exit strategies. Michael has developed a specialty in recruiting, hiring, training and retaining Gen Y/Millennials by developing a new culture.
He speaks to civic organizations, conventions, and business groups, helping others see business and life through a new perspective. Additionally, Michael is working on a series of self-help
books based on universal principles of life and lessons learned from his own and others’ experiences. He has currently published two books “Pinstripe suits to Prison Blues” and in June 2016
“Finding the Wisdom You Seek”. Michael rejoices in helping entrepreneurs, who have a unique vision of their own, see what others do not.
