Mike McKinley is a businessman, motivational speaker, consultant, author, business owner, and developer of a showcase garden destination. For over 25 years, he was involved in the daily operations of the multimillion dollar educational publishing house that he founded. Presenting hard-hitting business content delivered in a fun way, Mike entertains while he teaches—presenting as the keynote speaker, at corporate trainings, to in-house programs, and for professional association meetings. His long-term client list includes Daimler-Chrysler, The Toro Company, American Airlines, Great Clips for Hair, Subway, American Family and Kellogg Company. Hundreds of companies—from construction to healthcare, high technology firms to the auto industry—have relied on Mike for insight into creating today’s business innovation and success. With a career in manufacturing and retail and with experience in radio and television broadcasting, Mike has a breadth of business expertise on which to draw when he shares his ideas and programs with large audiences, individuals, management teams and boards of directors across the country. As a committed civic volunteer, Mike enjoys assisting various organizations, bringing his professional and personal strengths to help those in need. He often visits his alma mater, volunteering his time and sharing his business expertise with students whom he considers the business leaders of tomorrow. Through sponsorship of United Way functions, providing scholarships and support at his alma mater, and working with those dealing with terminal illnesses, Mike appreciates the many opportunities he has to give back to his community. Mike has written several books that include "Take Care of Your Business…Or Someone Else Will," "Keeping Alive," "99½ Ways to Fix Your Life Labor Love," and “They Have the Money: A Simple Equation for Keeping Your Customers.” Mike works to share his message of maximizing performance—and enjoying the ride! Titles Tools for Transforming Tomorrow Transforming Today’s Challenges into Tomorrow’s Business Change was Changed Before It Was Changed They Have the Money: A Simple Equation for Keeping Your Customers Staying Alive…Wait Until You’re Dead Before You Die! SuperVISION... Becoming a Resource to Your People Working In Harmony -- Making Music From the Same Song Sheet The Great Balancing Act -- Work and Home Safety in the Workplace Staying Up in a Down World Topics Change, Customer Service, Leadership, Balance, Motivation, Humor, Safety Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State WI Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: Over the years Mike McKinley has made me look like a hero on more than one occasion. The DaimlerChrysler Financial Services meetings where Mike has been the 'keynote' speaker have been rated the highest by our attendees. Proof of how good he is? I have had Mike speak on at least 5 occasions and can't wait to book him again. DaimlerChrysler Financial Services We were able to laugh while we learned, which we all needed! - Gehl Company Your program was both engaging and entertaining. We also really appreciate the time that you took prior to the event to learn about Krump Construction, our history, and our goals for the future. Your ability to weave in pertinent elements about who we are made your presentation even more 'personal' and relevant. But, what was the most impressive was your ability to tailor our program to such a diverse employee population. That is commendable. We arrived as individuals representing different 'business units', and left united as 'one' group of fellow employees. - Krump Construction Inc.