Operating Partner for $5M-$30M Founders | Michael Schuerman
Operating Partner to $5M-$30M founders and owner-operators. Real estate and Zillow Preferred team performance. 20+ years building revenue systems and teams.
For owners of $5M-$30M businesses who want a company that runs without them.
Every week looks something like this:
Your team runs fine until a decision needs your sign-off.
Revenue has been flat for eighteen months because every new play routes through you.
A conversation that should take an afternoon waits on your calendar for two weeks.
The seat gets built next to yours so the business stops needing you at every decision.
On the GTM team. Scaled it nationwide.
Producers · ChuckTown Homes
Ran it from my Zillow seat. Five markets, three states.
Sales team · Regional Sales Director
Top performing team in the company's 25-year history.
Zillow · brokerage + title JV · Lifestyle Family Fitness · more.
KeAnna Jones · Former Zillow Flex partner
ChuckTown Homes · 90-producer brokerage
Bring me the decision you keep moving. I will tell you what I would do in your seat.
Bring the bottleneck. No prep, no deck.
Within just 3 months of Michael's coaching and guidance, our team escalated to number 3 out of over 30 teams in the Orlando area.
Broker and Owner, ALL Real Estate and Investments
In less than 90 days, Michael secured 5 major partnerships to exponentially grow revenue and create strong brand affiliations.
Real Estate Broker & Owner, ALL Real Estate & Investments
Working with Micheal is like having a team member in every time zone. His productivity and effect on progress is that of 3 people. He continually operates at the tip of the spear, staying on top of the latest news, trends and critical information to advance the company and keep tabs on the competition. He's a natural relationship developer and empathetic leader, making him an exceptional sales strategist and manager. In less than 90 days, Michael secured 5 major partnerships to exponentially grow revenue and create strong brand affiliations within the real estate industry. If you're looking for a senior leader who can drive your growth to the next level, look no further.
I had the pleasure of working with Michael as an operations business partner in our time at Zillow. He really possesses a \
Founder, The Sales Rebellion / Crumpled Letter
One of the greatest sales leaders I've had the privilege of knowing. Michael is highly experienced, honest and fair. He's charismatic and outgoing in an extremely authentic and genuine way. If you're looking to work with the best of the best, he's your guy.
SaaS Account Executive, Customer Growth & Operations
Incredibly talented. Michael and I first worked closely together as he was the advisor for my real estate team. He was entrusted with coaching and mentoring agents to become top performers in the industry. He showed high level care, provided feedback to help grow their skills to provide a quality experience for their customers, and assisted in growing their real estate business. He was a truly valuable asset to our team and I can't thank him enough for all of his guidance to lead us to success.\n\nI also had the pleasure of working with Michael when I joined Zillow. He is extremely goal oriented and never misses an opportunity to help others grow. He is one of the most dedicated professionals I ever met and his leadership is unmatched.\n\nMichael will be a valuable asset to any company and they would be extremely lucky to have him!
Founder, Greenwich Engine
Michael is a world-class growth expert, with an unbelievably strong network within the real estate industry. He has a finger on the pulse of the proptech industry and makes everyone around him more informed and excited about their work. He is also a wellspring of positivity, with a people-first approach that sets him apart as a leader. I can genuinely say that Michael is one of a kind and it has been an honor to work with him.
Michael is a reliable and hard-working employee who is incredibly adaptable and will step up to help where it's needed regardless of the task is. He's well-versed in all things sales, growth, business development, operations, and go-to-market. He's got a unique blend of a broad understanding of technology and deep passion for real estate. I learned a ton from working with Michael!!!
Michael is a highly motivated, business development leader for tech focused companies. He is a creative problem solver that works with a positive approach and outlook. He leads by example with energy, enthusiasm, sales strategy and analysis. Michael brings a customer-first mindset, along with successfully supporting his teammates and executing company initiatives. I strongly recommend Michael as a valuable addition to any business.
Michael is everything you want in an employee and leader: intelligent, articulate, reliable, communicative, accessible, process-oriented, and result-driven. I always looked forward to my meetings with him because I knew we were going to align on goals and have a clear roadmap to success. Michael is unequivocally an asset that you need on your team. I would look forward to working with him anytime.
Relationship-driven sales leader
Although Michael and I worked on a few strategies together at Zillow, it provided me with a front row seat to how he manages with empathy, and with a learners heart. I'm confident that whatever the day presents, Michael will take it on with amplified humility and grace. If you are like me, I'm confident you will experience Michael's drive to be the best.
Growth Advisor, Zillow Group
Michael has been an amazing colleague who exudes leadership and a \
Working with Michael, whether cross-functionally or directly, is nothing short of inspirational. His drive, experience, and creativity cause those around him to level up and excel in their roles and while doing this, he will give guidance and show them the way. To add him to your team or organization is to immediately improve in caliber. I would recommend him to anyone and especially to those looking for an individual who is able to think outside the box and approach any problem with a \
Sales GTM Strategy & Executive Leadership Partner
It was the ultimate pleasure working with Michael as Business Advisors at Zillow Advisor. As a teammate, Michael demonstrated clear leadership, accountability and dependability. To our partners, he continuously provided strategic and consultatvie coaching and analytical insights that drove positive results for their businesses and thus, our revenue goals. Michael always sought creative ways to engage with our customers and spearheaded a number of iniatives that allowed our team to do so. I would highly recommend Michael for any customer success/consultative sales/sales leadership roles as he is a true value.
Real Estate, Interior Design, Home Staging
I cannot express enough just how impactful Michael was in my Zillow journey. I have always considered Michael a mentor, and friend. His leadership, positivity, and impact he has made both within and outside of the organization will certainly be remembered.
Realtor, Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty
Michael Schuerman is a smart, kind and caring person that has the talent needed to lead, teach and serve all at the same time. It is always a pleasure to speak with him and seek his guidance to help improve my business. An out of the box thinker and his patience with me have been remarkable. I consider Michael an excellent coach and collaborator and a true and solid person. Looking forward to continuing to work and do business with the superior caliber of person!
Michael Schuerman is an Operating Partner for founder-led businesses doing $5M to $30M in revenue, based in Atlanta, Georgia. He takes a seat inside the business, runs the revenue moves the owner has been deferring, and leaves a team that runs without them. Book a 30-minute call at michaelschuerman.co.