My story

If we're going to work together, then we should get to know each other better. Hopefully this gives you a feel for the human behind the strategy – a husband, father and marketing nerd who, at his core, just really enjoys helping people build their empires.

Meet Michael

Born in Melbourne to Latvian immigrants, my formative childhood years were spent living in Austria before moving back to Australia when I was 10 years old.

Those years living overseas played a huge role in shaping who I am. Exposure to different countries and cultures was the start of my curiosity about the world.

Since then, I’ve been on a mission to visit as many countries as I can to learn about the planet I live on and my place in it. With almost 70 countries under my belt so far (including visits to both Antarctica and the Arctic) I’ve got some incredible stories to tell.

Beyond travel, those who know me will attest to my unrivalled love for food. It is absolutely, undoubtedly the way to my heart. Cooking is also how I show my love to others.

I’m a bit of a sweet tooth and will also absolutely accept bribes in the form of a really good baked cheesecake.

But what I’m most proud of, without a doubt, is my family. I’m a husband to the most wonderful wife, and a father to the most wonderful little girl, who at the tender age of three has already got me completely wrapped around her finger. They’re the driving force for everything I do.

My Experience

From building and selling my own company, to now helping others do the same. My career in marketing and business has given me a unique perspective and set of skills that makes me an invaluable asset to my clients.

Agency Life

I’ve worked in marketing agencies my whole life – predominantly digital, but also advertising and communications. It's where I honed my craft, learning about different advertising mediums and how they can be integrated to maximise impact. It was also my first taste of strategy, where I felt right at home from day one. Always thinking ten steps ahead, planning for every possibility, and then using data to make educated and forward-thinking decisions. It was in total alignment with how my brain worked, and I knew I was where I needed to be.

Building & Selling My Company

After working for others, the next logical step was proving I could build my own successful agency. And build it I did. Over eight wonderful years our brilliant team of 35 marketers worked with global brands and household names. And when the opportunity to sell my stake presented itself, I took it - the time was right. Being an agency founder and CEO taught me so much about myself, about marketing, about business and about leadership. It was a journey of self development that turned into a love affair with business that will last a lifetime. It's why I continue to spend every day helping my clients solve complex challenges that will accelerate their own growth stories.

Solving Marketing Challenges

Running my own agency exposed me to companies of all shapes and sizes, with challenges as unique and varied as the companies themselves. This opened unexpected doors that I’ve walked through proudly. From guest lecturing at Australia's top universities, to becoming a regular trainer at Australia's peak marketing body, to sitting on boards and taking on advisory positions. All of these opportunities stem from my pure passion for business, for strategy, and for marketing. And it’s this same passion that forms the basis of my new focus: Helping companies solve their most frustrating marketing challenges, and to stop them wasting money on ineffective strategies.

My Core Values

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1

Get out of your way.

Don't put up walls and reject change because it makes you feel uncomfortable, threatened or wrong. You want to grow? Get out of your own way. Your ego is the enemy.

2

Be fiercely human.

None of us are perfect, but it’s how we handle moments of imperfection that define us. Kindness. Empathy. Respect. Generosity. Gratitude. Integrity. These aren’t just words - it’s how loyalty is built.

3

Listen first.

To your team. To your customers. To your partners. To your competitors. The more we listen, the more we learn, the better we become. In business as in life.

4

Love the challenge.

Each challenge presents a unique opportunity to explore new pathways, to learn and to grow. Tackle it head-on and be open to where it takes you.

Awards

While my focus is on helping other people grow their companies, it’s nice to be recognised along the way for the quality, consistency and impact of my work.

Australian Fast Starters

2017 & 2018 – AFR

Winner

Smart 50 Awards

2018 – SmartCompany

Winner

Future Leader Award

2017 – AMI

Winner

Under 30 Achiever Of The Year

2018 – Mumbrella

Runner Up

30 Under 30

2017 – B&T

Finalist

Rising Star Of The Year

2017 – CXO Awards

Finalist

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