Mike Mckinley

Mike McKinley has the experience and expertise that people in business need to succeed, stemming from his history as a teenage entrepreneur. This led him to leadership positions in various sectors including manufacturing, retail, radio, television, and the ownership of a multimillion-dollar publishing house, as well as a professional speaking and consulting business. He assists individuals and businesses in recognizing challenges, opening their minds to new ideas and current methods, and in maximizing performance and profitability.

Hired for his engaging delivery but valued for his insightful content, McKinley entertains while he educates – serving as the keynote speaker at corporate trainings, in-house programs, and professional association meetings. His client list includes notable companies such as Great Clips, The Toro Company, Subway, Gillette, and American Family. Many of these clients have engaged McKinley's services multiple times, a testament to the effectiveness of his presentations. Hundreds of companies across various industries, including construction, healthcare, high technology, and the auto industry, have relied on his insights to drive business growth, innovation, and success.

McKinley's key speaking topics include Change, The Customer Journey, Maximizing Performance, Teamwork, Leadership, Motivation, and Balancing Work & Home. His experiences working with consulting clients and a diverse range of businesses provide him with a rich reservoir of real-life experiences and business expertise, which he draws upon in his presentations. He engages large audiences, individuals, management teams, and boards of directors across the country with his compelling messages.

Education and training on the customer journey, partnership advocacy, generational and diversity issues, leadership, and day-to-day business operations constitute the core of McKinley's presentations. He encourages his audiences to embrace fresh thoughts and seek new perspectives. Using real-life photos for both fun and humor, he effectively ties them into serious discussions about life and evolving business environments, facilitating an easy learning transition. His ultimate goal is to share his message of maximizing performance while enjoying the journey.