Burt Comes Full Circle this Month: Shares Stage with Saban and Nutt, Writes Chapter with Covey, Launches Radio Show, and Signs Three Book Publishing Deal
09 July 2010
Most of us wonder if our lives make a difference. Coaches don’t have that problem.
Murfreesboro, Tenn., -- Continuing to ask himself how he can impact people and organizations, and then connecting with opportunities to do just that, Coach Micheal Burt is getting back to basics in Jackson at the Mississippi Coaches Association Annual Conference July 16th.
Sharing the Stage: Saban, Burt, Nutt
Sharing the stage with
Pens Chapter with
Calling Burt a “trim tab” during their first encounter, Covey suggested that Burt was someone that had the energy, desire, and ability to impact those around him in a positive and powerful way. Covey might have been using some foreshadowing as Burt will appear on the cover of Success Simplified with Covey. Reading Covey’s, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was a defining moment in Burt’s life as the message of the book became a differential advantage in shaping his teams and players.
Launches Change Your Life Radio
Using radio to take his message to a larger audience, The Coach Micheal Burt Show is broadcasted on WLAC 1510 am in
"Not only do I completely enjoy working with Coach on his weekly radio show, I learn something from him every single encounter,” said Britt, VP Creative DBR Media. “My mission is to help bring Micheal Burt's spirit, enthusiasm and insight to the masses.”
From Self Published To 3 Book Deal
Just days prior to the show launching, Coach Burt and Franklin Green Publishing agreed to a three book publishing partnership including: This Ain’t No Practice Life, From Here to Anywhere, and one book that has not been fully developed. Burt’s most popular book, This Ain’t No Practice Life has sold over 25,000 copies and is now available in multiple languages. Burt was introduced to Lee Gessner, a veteran of the publishing industry who spent the majority of his career with Thomas Nelson Publishing as the Executive Vice President.
"The first time you meet Coach Micheal Burt, whether in person or through his writing, you are impressed with his passion for leading individuals and organizations forward to achieve new levels of performance," said Gessner. "Franklin Green Publishing is delighted to be the publishing partner of Coach Burt and his team. We look forward to this opportunity to expand the impact of Coach Burt's Signature Brands and his library of books. We are convinced that Micheal has a message that will transform your business."
Succeeding Regionally to Attract Nationally
Coach Burt is quickly becoming recognized as one of the top leadership and management experts in the region. After many successes over the last 24 months including Ole South Properties, the largest home builder in Middle Tennessee, John Jones Real Estate, FirstBank, Dell, Inc., and State Farm Burt brings a unique blend of coaching focus with innovative sales and management systems creating accountability and increasing production with each group.
Putting the First in FirstBank
Most notably, Coach Burt implemented a sales system that opened 10,600 new checking accounts during a time when everyone deemed it impossible for
“Teaming up with Coach Burt in 2009 and putting his realistic approaches to generating new business helped FirstBank surpass management’s wildest expectations,” said FirstBank President Chuck Lewis. “We opened 43% more checking accounts throughout our footprint and increased our retention of existing accounts by focusing on highly valued activities(HVAs) that attract and retain clients. We also noticed an increase of our clients referring their associates and friends to FirstBank effectively moving them from satisfied clients to FirstBank advocates. In the heat of competition, you always want proven leaders who’ll help you attain your goals. Go with a proven winner and leader, Coach Micheal Burt.”
As Burt reflects on the month and his coming full circle Burt remarked, “If you visit my website, the first video begins by stating I wrote my dreams down and began to work backwards. This month is another illustration that what I am doing works and can work for you as well.”
Coach Burt can be reach by calling 615-849-2099 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
