Mike Michalowicz is a renowned entrepreneur and author who has founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. He is best known for his innovative approach to business growth and financial management, as outlined in his bestselling book "Profit First." Michalowicz has authored several other influential business books, including "Clockwork," "The Pumpkin Plan," and "Get Different." As a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and a business makeover specialist on MSNBC, he has established himself as a trusted voice in entrepreneurship. Michalowicz is a popular keynote speaker, sharing his insights at business events worldwide. He currently leads two multi-million-dollar ventures, using them as testing grounds for his latest business research. Despite his success, Michalowicz remains grounded, drawing inspiration from a humbling experience when his young daughter offered her piggy bank savings to support the family after he lost his fortune. He resides in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, where he continues to develop strategies to help entrepreneurs build healthy, strong companies.