Michael Holley is, first and foremost, a husband, father and entrepreneur. Born in Panama City Florida on December 26, 1960, Michael started from solid but humble beginnings. He worked his way up from deckhand to captain, his dream job at the young age of nineteen. But that was not to be his destiny. By chance, an advertisement for a car salesman would change his life forever. He worked his way from showroom floor to owning his own empire, only to have it all crumble and land him in prison. Instead of allowing this to ruin his life, he thanks Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Michael’s life now has a whole new meaning. He now wants to help others by giving back. Currently he is traveling and consulting with business owners about buying, selling or growing businesses, as well as analyzing current business operations, cash flow, profitability, and helping plan exit or growth strategies. He also speaks to and coaches prison support groups, civic organizations, and business groups to help them see business and life through a new perspective. Additionally, Michael is working on a number of future book publishing projects for himself and others.