Bio: Cliff is a multi-faceted investor, activist, serial entrepreneur, strategist, writer, lyricist, and forum facilitator. Since 1992, Cliff Michaels & Associates has provided brokerage, funding & consulting for real estate, entertainment & business ventures ($1 billion in transactions). Cliff was also co-founder of the world's first Internet-based digital notary company (First Use '99-2000), and a founding member of Granite Peak Partners, a commercial real estate fund. Cliff's latest projects include writing & producing innovative projects for music, film & TV. Cliff was President of the L.A Chapter for the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (YEO '96-'05 / today EO), a premier global network for entrepreneurs with a $1 million+ revenue. In addition to growing the chapter in its early years, Cliff launched EO's first student mentor programs, charity galas, and forum-learning modules. Cliff's NY Times Bestseller "The 4 Essentials: A Misfit's Journey to Mindset, Strategies, Values & Purpose" launched #1 on Amazon and hit the Bestseller charts on Wall Street Journal / USA Today. The groundbreaking book includes a mini-memoir with dozens of motivational stories on mentors from da Vinci, Edison & Mozart to Oprah, Branson, Spielberg & more. GIVING BACK > Cliff provides FREE books, learning programs & retreats for personal & professional growth. See CliffMichaels.com. EASY TEACH LMS > Designed by Cliff, this simple Plug-In provides a world-class customizable Learning Management System, compatible with Wordpress & WooCommerce platforms. Ideal for Educators, Schools, & Corporations who need to provide CERTIFIED ONLINE LEARNING. Details at CliffMichaels.com! Cliff's passions include yoga, tennis, writing, music, and film. He lives in Santa Monica with his world-famous rescue pup Lucy.