A native of New Hampshire, Michael began his career in sales over 22 years ago – not knowing at the time he’d be involved with several brands that introduced industry changing products leading to substantial growth.
After graduating from college he got his start in the sporting good business with Atomic Ski USA and Oxygen Inline Skates. Thinking it would be a short stopover on a journey to a career in the legal profession, Michael ended up staying there for almost thirteen years – the last eight as Director of Sales Operations. He was subsequently hired by global footwear brand Vibram to help launch their fledgling Vibram FiveFingers shoe division in January of 2007, tasked with developing retail distribution and helping build out company infrastructure. The teams’ efforts led to four consecutive years of triple-digit growth during the 2008-2011 recession, and in May of 2011 Michael was honored by his peers in the sporting goods industry worldwide as a Sporting Goods Business Magazine “Top 40 Under 40” winner.
He founded MDM Ventures in 2015 to focus his passion, energy and drive in helping others succeed through sharing and coaching the proven mindset and tools he has used in his own achievements.
Michael has been a featured guest speaker at colleges and universities, trade events and large business forums globally, on topics ranging from Product Innovation, Sales Strategy, Marketing and Business Development.
He is an active fundraiser and committee member for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) and his alma mater, Saint Anselm College.
Tim Roberts is the Co-Executive Director for BNI New Hampshire, Maine, Central and Northeast Florida. These regions consist of 99 chapters and over 2,450 members. Tim and Lindsay, and their dedicated team of 4 Managing Directors, 3 Executive Managers and 50 Director Consultants helped their members generate over 85,000 referrals and $82 Million in take home (net) business in 2016, and over $600 Million over the past 10 years.
Tim also hosts the BNI and The Power of One podcast which is currently being downloaded in 106 countries each week.
In 2011 Tim was recognized as one of NH’s Top 40 Under 40 by the Union Leader and in 2013 was recognized as one of Southern NH and the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts Top 40 Under 40.
Tim currently sits on the Founder’s Circle in BNI, is part of the BNI Mastery Circle, is the Chairman of the BNI Franchise Advisory Council, and on the Board of Directors for the Salem Boys and Girls Club.
Tim lives in Salem NH with his beautiful wife Lindsay, their daughter Madison (5), their son Jacob (3) and their 2 dogs Willie and Dakota.
Tim’s key to success is believing that we have two options when it comes to our futures: we can let it happen, or we can make it happen.