# Michael Girdley > Chairman of Girdley Enterprises (100M+ revenue) | HoldCo Owner Over the last 30 years, Michael has built a HoldCo that generates over $100M annually, owns 11 companies, and has advised on dozens more. He has enabled the creation of 1,000+ new tech jobs in San Antonio through entrepreneurial and leadership roles at numerous companies and nonprofits. He also hosts Acquisitions Anonymous, the \#1 podcast for discovering, acquiring, and operating small businesses and has over 170,000 followers on Twitter. Things Michael can advise on: - Holding Companies - Deal Evaluation - New Venture Incubation - Venture Studios - Private Equity - Independent Sponsors - Deal Syndication - Financing & Fundraising - Mergers & Acquisitions - Hiring & Staffing - Management & Business Systems - Business Psychology - Boards and Board Membership From Michael: “I love to teach. Teaching makes me a better thinker, and I can help you become a better thinker too. I’m looking forward to meeting you.” **Rating:** 5/5 (11 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $500.00 ## Subscription Plans - Board member as a service ($5000.00/month) ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/MichaelGirdley) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/538641GgCKRN5G.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)