Speaking
Michael Hanley has given talks on numerous topics throughout the years including Entity Selection, Small Business Taxation, Tax Planning for the MicroBusiness, Leasing vs. Buying, and Retirement Planning among others. No matter what the topic, Michael’s goal is to educate his audience members to make the decisions they need in order to reduce their audit risk while minimizing their tax liability.
His speaking style is that of an educator, never a lecturer. Michael approaches all speaking engagements with a starting point and allows his audience to dictate the ending point. Open participation is encouraged and questions are addressed throughout the discussion. Michael always concludes each discussion with 10-30 minutes of open Q&A, allowing audience members to address any questions that they have about the topic of the day, as well as any general accounting or tax questions they may have. If any audience members have any questions that require a more in-depth followup or any questions that they did not feel comfortable asking in front of their peers, Michael always makes himself available afterward for one-on-one Q&A sessions.
E-mail Michael regarding his speaking fee and availability via his Contact Mike page. Be sure to include the city/state where you would like him to speak as well as any date/time information and an approximate number of audience members.
Speaking Topics
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Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business - Michael’s most popular topic (as well as the topic he is most passionate about) takes his audience on a journey to discover which type of business structure is the best fit for their particular business. He compares the five most common entity types (S Corporations, LLCs, C Corporations, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietorships) and introduces a sixth and virtually unknown entity type that he dubs the SuperEntity. The discussion covers the four most important criteria to consider when choosing: Initial Setup Cost, Audit Risk, Personal Asset Protection, and Tax Implications.
Whether speaking to a mixed audience comprised of business owners across many different industries or to a group of business owners from within one particular industry (Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Electricians, etc), Michael guarantees that each attendee will walk away knowing which business structure is the right fit for their particular business.
E-mail Michael regarding his speaking fee and availability via his Contact Mike page. Be sure to include the city/state where you would like him to speak as well as any date/time information and an approximate number of audience members.
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Why You Should Incorporate Your Real Estate Business - One of Michael’s longest running topics and the subject of his new book. Choosing the business structure for your Real Estate Business is the single most important decision that real estate agents will make. This is a decision that will determine how much tax they will pay each year and how likely they are to be selected for an IRS audit. Hanley illustrates why every real estate agent should incorporate their Real Estate Business. He gives you an overview of each different type of entity that you can select and analyzes them in terms of setup costs, tax implications, and audit risk. He teaches you how to start up your Real Estate Business and outlines common pitfalls, myths, and mistakes in order to help you avoid them.
E-mail Michael regarding his speaking fee and availability via his Contact Mike page. Be sure to include the city/state where you would like him to speak as well as any date/time information and an approximate number of audience members.
