Michael Port

Michael Port is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business coach whose work has made an indelible impact on the business community. He has written seven books, including the New York Times bestseller, Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches. Port’s books have helped entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to market and promote their business and personal brand, gaining lasting success and recognition.

Port was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended San Francisco State University, where he earned his degree in theatre before continuing on to San Francisco State University, where he achieved a graduate degree in counseling. After earning his degree in counseling, Port worked for the San Fransisco drug rehab facility as a substance abuse counselor, aiding financially troubled patients fight their addictions.

In 2000, after a few years of volunteering with a theatre program at a homeless services center, Port got the idea to start his own business coaching company. He did this and founded “Book Yourself Solid”, which would become an incredibly successful business coaching and marketing firm. Through his business presentations and talks, he taught entrepreneurs how to market themselves and their businesses in order to reach more customers and achieve more success. The success of his business presentation led him to write the book, “Book Yourself Solid” in 2001. The book became an immediate bestseller, and Port began appearing at conferences, workshops, and corporate events to talk and present his unique marketing strategies.

In addition to “Book Yourself Solid”, Port has written six other books, each focusing on different topics related to business and personal growth. These include “Steal the Show: From Speeches to Movie Auditions to Business Presentations”, “The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) To Massively Differentiate Your Business”, “Beyond Booked Solid: Your Business, Your Life, Your Way—It’s All Inside”, “Work About Work: Do What You Love and Business Will Love You Back”, “The Think big Manifesto: Think You Can’t Change the World? Think Again!”, and “The Wealthy Trainer: Create Six-Figure Riches as a Personal Trainer”.

In addition to his books, Port has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers and broadcasts, ranging from People Magazine, Time Magazine, The View and Oprah. In each, he has shared his insight and knowledge on how people can achieve success in their professional and personal life. He has also delivered dozens of keynote speeches and workshops around the globe. His talks focus on how to build your own business, promote yourself and your business, and reach your full potential.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Michael Port has appeared as an adviser on numerous television programs, such as Shark Tank and The Rachael Ray Show. He has also been featured as an expert on numerous radio programs such as OPB’s Day to Day and BBC Radio. He currently runs a coaching business, Book Yourself Solid, which helps entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and authors achieve success.

Michael Port is an inspiring and powerful figure in the business world. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their goals and make their dreams come true. His books and speeches have become essential resources for those looking to promote their own business and personal brand. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work, and a reminder of the importance of dedicating oneself to one’s goals and taking the necessary steps to succeed.