About
Mike Fritz
A great team isn’t built by chance, it’s built by choice. And the right leadership makes all the difference.Every organization has people with potential. What separates thriving companies from struggling ones is how leaders harness that potential. Mike Fritz equips leaders to transform their teams into their greatest competitive advantage.
The CEO who still gets his hands dirty
Mike doesn’t just speak about leadership — he lives it. As CEO of a private equity firm that owns and operates multiple precision manufacturing companies across the Midwest, he’s in the trenches every day leading teams through growth, acquisitions, and cultural change.
That means when Mike steps on stage, he’s not sharing theory. He’s sharing the hard-earned lessons that come from guiding real businesses, real employees, and real results.
Before his leadership journey, Mike built a career in stand-up comedy. That background gave him a gift that sets him apart: the ability to grab attention, hold it, and keep people laughing while they learn.
When Mike speaks, audiences don’t just hear leadership strategies — they experience them. His mix of humor, energy, and authenticity makes difficult lessons stick and inspires people to take action.
Beyond the stage and the boardroom, Mike is faith-driven, family-focused, and passionate about revitalizing American manufacturing. His initiative, #Project1000, is committed to creating 1,000 new jobs in U.S. manufacturing - proof that leadership isn’t just about profits, but about people and impact.
Mike's Signature talks
Each keynote is designed with one goal in mind: helping leaders walk away with tools they can use tomorrow.
Build a better team
For leaders who want to increase trust, drive accountability, and unlock performance.
Transform Your TeamCommunication That Connects
Equip your leaders with the skills to build high-trust teams, one conversation at a time.
Discover HowLead Through Change
Keep your organization aligned and energized, even when everything feels uncertain.Learn MoreProof in action
Mike’s presentations aren’t just inspiring, they’re unforgettable. Whether speaking to executives, frontline teams, or entire organizations, he delivers value that sticks long after the event ends.
Clients Who’ve Experienced the Impact
Author and thought leader
Mike’s book, Build a Better Team, is a practical playbook for leaders who want to turn their people into their greatest strength.
Inside, he shares frameworks for:
- Building trust across teams
- Aligning around mission and values
- Creating accountability and momentum
- Leading with clarity and confidence
This isn’t a book of theories — it’s the same system Mike uses every day to lead his own companies.
Mike is also the author of The Private Capital Blueprint: A Proven Strategy to Raise Private Capital for Your Real Estate Deals. Even If You Have No Experience.
In this book, he reveals the high-leverage strategies that allowed him to acquire more than $30 million in real estate without investing his own money. Readers learn how to partner with everyday investors, structure deals that create long-term trust, and leverage private capital to grow faster without taking on unnecessary personal risk.
More than just financial tactics, it’s a roadmap for building confidence, credibility, and momentum in real estate investing.
Is Your team your greatest asset yet?
If not, Mike can help you get there. Whether it’s a keynote, leadership training, or a team-building workshop, Mike delivers the clarity and energy leaders need to transform their culture and results.