Videos and Testimonials

“As an entrepreneur too, I found myself nodding my head at the trials and tribulations Mike faced while pursuing his vision for Pound Puppies.  His story was different from mine yet we shared one thing in common — chasing the dream and never giving up.   His unique perspective on entering a new marketplace and overcoming slammed doors and rejections from hot shots in the industry made me smile.  I loved every story that made up his journey to success.  There is nothing more rewarding than pushing past nay-sayers to claim your rightful place in an industry. Need a shot in the arm to launch your dream or a new product or encourage your team to dream big????  Have Mike speak to your audience!”

“While Mike chased his dream he never gave up, while raising his family and working in a factory.  Mike’s vision became a marathon not a sprint, yet he always live beyond confines and never gave up.”

“Mike Bowling has a great heart warming story of a Vision from the Lord that he would not let Mike forget.  Amazing tenacity, belief, trust and perseverance from Pound Puppies and a hundred other toys...that has transformed the lives of thousands of kids all over the world.  All of this was a excellent example on how to make millions from creativity and hard work. Our CEO members of Wise Counsel were inspired to become more creative in their business and the key steps it takes to be successful...especially in trademarking and licensing to take your inventions to market.  We all thank you Mike for the privilege to learn from you.”

“With no money or experience, Mike took a huge personal risk to launch Pound Puppies.  Through his story,” The Greatest Ideas on Earth Will Never be Invented”, the audience learns about the tremendous courage, personal sacrifice, drive and determination he mustered up to work through dozens and dozens of obstacles and rejections to become one of America’s top toy makers.  Every “aspiring” entrepreneur and business leader would benefit from hearing his inspiring story.”

“Mr. Bowling has generously mentored me, and I am so appreciative of his time and devotion to helping me succeed and focus on my ideas. Mr. B. has taught me so much and this one lesson stands out the most for me. “Those that pursue, Succeed!” He said he spent half of his life NOT pursuing his dreams and the other half pursuing. Once he pursued, he succeeded! I have my whole life ahead of me and I plan to pursue my dreams NOW because once I am successful I can do the things I want to do.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of hiring hundreds of speakers in my lifetime for our association.  I can say, “I’ve heard it all... until Mike Bowling showed up.”  Mike’s presentation is different.  His laid back style along with his transparent story telling took us inside Mike’s world as he attempted to birth his vision for Pound Puppies.  How he managed to overcome one obstacle after another and keep going is awe-inspiring.  I love it when he tells how he was making $10 an hour on a Ford assembly line while paying $100 an hour (on credit) to lawyers to help him.  The lack of money didn’t stop him.  He’s a winner for any organization that wants an authentic speaker piercing the hearts of their attendees with good stories and happy endings.”

“The hardest part of starting a business is just to start, and Mike’s wisdom and years of valuable experience is simply inspiring. I left his presentation with the desire to kick it up a notch and take my company to a higher level than before. His message delivery gets to the heart and soul of a visionary. He empowered me to decree a bigger vision for my company.”