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Michael Finley

Michael Finley

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur and operations leader with over 10 years of experience in real estate, business brokerage, and systems development. Proven track record of building and scaling companies, closing over 400 real estate transactions, and leading high-value business sales. A strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability, leveraging deep market insight, military-honed leadership, and custom-built software platforms to drive growth and efficiency. Passionate about building scalable systems, educating clients, and unlocking business value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Broker

Infinity Business Brokers
Cape Coral, FL
12.2024 - Current
  • Represent small business owners in the confidential sale of their companies from valuation to closing.
  • Perform detailed financial recasting, market analyses, and confidential buyer matching.
  • Guide clients in long-range exit planning (3–5 years out), and immediate-sale scenarios.
  • Maintain high client satisfaction through clear communication, discretion, and industry insight.
  • Built and manage BizListSell.com, a lead-gen and educational platform featuring listings, blog content, and email automation.
  • Design and deploy AI agents and automations to streamline prospect qualification, transaction workflows, and client education.

Real Estate Agent

Transparent Realty & Zivkovic & Associates
Cape Coral, FL
04.2021 - 12.2024
  • Closed over 40 residential and investment property deals across Southwest Florida.
  • Advised clients through the full purchase/sale process, including price negotiation and closing coordination.
  • Used market insights and trend analysis to inform marketing strategies and investor guidance.
  • Supported both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors with personalized service and professionalism.

Founder / CEO

Bourbon Street Enterprises, LLC
Cape Coral, FL
07.2012 - Current
  • Founded and scaled multiple business units under the Bourbon Street umbrella, overseeing operations, acquisitions, and strategic growth.
  • Personally facilitated more than 350 real estate transactions across diverse asset classes, including single-family homes, multi-units, rentals, and land.
  • Designed and built a proprietary ERP and CRM platform integrating automated lead generation, physical/digital marketing campaigns, contract e-signing, and transaction management.
  • Transitioned the business to a fully paperless operation, automating workflows from first contact to closing.
  • Created custom tools that expanded operational capacity far beyond staffing levels, building a lean, high-output organizational culture.
  • Scaled business revenue to over $1.5 million annually by leveraging tech-enabled operations and strategic execution.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Governors State University
University Park, IL
01.2013

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Real Estate Investment & Brokerage
  • Business Valuation & Exit Strategy
  • AI & AI Agent Development for Business Operations
  • CRM & ERP System Design
  • Digital & Traditional Marketing
  • Client Education & Consultation
  • Negotiation & Deal Structuring
  • Confidential Transaction Management
  • Team Leadership & Scaling Culture
  • Business eValuation
  • Financial Recasting
  • Market Analysis

Certification

  • Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent, State of Florida DBPR (2020)

Projects

Tips for Troops, Founder | Illinois Freemasons | 2011–2013, - Sourced volunteers and donations to send 150+ care packages to deployed service members., - Built a tipping system that organically funded 100% of project costs.

Military Service

  • Sergeant, Infantry Squad Leader, United States Marine Corps Reserve, May 2004 – Nov 2011
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
  • Led platoon operations, maintained troop discipline, and executed mission-critical decision-making in combat zones and garrison.

Accomplishments

  • Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society Inductee

Timeline

Business Broker

Infinity Business Brokers
12.2024 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Transparent Realty & Zivkovic & Associates
04.2021 - 12.2024

Founder / CEO

Bourbon Street Enterprises, LLC
07.2012 - Current

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Governors State University

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