Michael E. Parker is an established entrepreneur based in the San Pablo and San Francisco areas of California. He has founded over ten successful businesses throughout his career, and devotes much of his time to the businesses that fall under the "Michael E. Parker Enterprises" umbrella. In addition to being known across the country as an inspiring speaker, Parker has also authored the popular book "Who Said So?" and serves as an educator.

Michael E. Parker got his start at famed automaker, Toyota where he began as a materials management specialist. His talents were quickly acknowledged and Akio Toyoda (the current president of Toyota) selected him to be trained by the company's lean management experts based in Japan. Michael E. Parker was a part of the first generation of Americans at the company trained in this manufacturing and management style in Japan, and the experience laid the foundation for Michael E. Parker's entrepreneurial ventures to come.

Michael E. Parker has launched an online personal financial management software product, and he current heads a number of businesses, including Jovance Salon & Barbering, lifeskills 411, You Are a CEO, and Value-Centered Solutions.

To learn more about Michael E. Parker's work visit him at michaeleparkerlean.com or michaeleparker.net. Also, view incredible video projects by checking out Michael E. Parker's Vimeo.