Michael has been with Transworld Business Advisors of Portland since late 2017. As the brokerages most senior broker, he is the firm's top seller. From restaurants to franchises, from towing companies to manufacturing companies, from HVAC companies to cleaning companies, and from massage therapy to home repair and more, Michael has sold many businesses across a multitude of industries. Michael is a born and raised Oregonian. His family has deep roots in the state, with a family history in the logging and accounting industries. Michael attended the University of Oregon from 2000-04, and has used his education to build a sales career mainly in the vacation ownership and personal development fields. Michael is also a small business owner as well as a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon, and Transworld Business Advisor. Before joining Transworld Business Advisors, Michael had an award winning 19-year career as a commissioned sales professional. His sales background is extensive. From person to person, person to business, international business sales, phone sales, event sales, sales trainer and coach, Michael is experienced and knowledgeable in a variety of services and industries. Michael has held sales positions locally, nationally, and internationally. Michael is an attentive listener who cares about his clients needs and desires, and a creative strategizer that can adapt to various business models, and focuses on meeting the unique needs of each client. Michael is focused on serving the neighborhoods of the Portland Metro, as well as the surrounding areas, and excels at understanding the needs of each business owner whether it be helping them to understand the value of their business, developing an exit strategy to sell their business or to grow their business through franchising or identifying acquisition opportunities and commercial real estate. As a husband, and father of 3 young boys, Michael enjoys all the adventure the NW has to offer and takes great pride in serving both the Portland and Oregon business communities. He enjoys meeting owners, hearing their stories, learning about various businesses, and provides various resources to help business owners achieve their goals.