Michael Clift
Michael Clift is the Founder of Venture Cultivation Coaching, a Perth business-coaching practice serving seven-figure service-business owners across marketing, financial, IT and consulting. He holds the only Business Coach seat at BNI Coastal.
What's Michael's background before coaching?
Over two decades of corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, leading teams ranging from 5 to 273 staff and managing businesses generating between $500K and $52M annually.1 His career covered senior roles at Electus Distribution, Dick Smith Electronics, Kimberly-Clark, and Woolworths Group before founding Venture Cultivation Coaching.2
What kind of business owner does Michael coach?
Service-business owners in marketing, finance, IT or consulting who run businesses of 2-20 employees in the $250K-$10M revenue range, owners who are eager to grow but stuck on focus, execution and client acquisition.3
What results have his clients seen?
Published outcomes: 2-5× revenue growth, 10+ hours per week reclaimed by the owner, and businesses that run without the founder being indispensable.4 In the most recent 18 months, 23 clients added seven figures of revenue across 15 different industries. One went from $1.7M to $14.3M in two years. Another moved from $16K/week to $73K/week in under six months.5
All client outcome figures are self-reported by Venture Cultivation Coaching, Michael is happy to provide direct client references on request.
Venture Cultivation Coaching programs
| Program | Who it's for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| The Profit Pathway | Service businesses $250K-$500K annual revenue.[^3] | Add $120K+ to the business without spending on advertising; consistent lead generation; higher-paying retained clients.[^3] |
| Private (1:1) Coaching | Seven-figure service-business owners ready to scale without working more hours.[^6] | Weekly Q&A, business strategy sessions, team-building guidance, unlimited coach access.[^6] |
| Coaching-the-coaches programs | Other coaches wanting Michael's positioning and pricing framework.[^2] | Live alongside his service-business work; published on LinkedIn regularly.[^2] |
Where can I read Michael's actual thinking?
His LinkedIn is the most active channel, he posts multiple times per week on profit margin, structural problems in service businesses, and the difference between revenue growth and freedom.2 If you want to gauge his style before booking, that's where to read.
Ideal referral
Service business owners in marketing, financial, IT or consulting with 2-20 employees who are eager to grow but struggling with focus and execution.
Ideal referral partners
Accountants, bookkeepers, IT professionals, digital marketers, web designers, HR consultants, financial planners and brokers.
Sources
- About Us, Venture Cultivation Coaching , vccoaching.com.au · 20+ years experience, team sizes managed, revenue range
- Michael Clift, Founder, Venture Cultivation Coaching , RocketReach · Career history (Electus, Dick Smith, Kimberly-Clark, Woolworths)
- Michael Clift, BNI WA member detail , BNI Western Australia · Target client profile, Profit Pathway program details
- Venture Cultivation Coaching, homepage , vccoaching.com.au · Client outcome figures (2-5× revenue, 10+ hours/week, $500K→$14M)
- Venture Cultivation Coaching, company information , RocketReach · 18-month track record, $1.7M→$14.3M case study
- Private Business Coaching, Venture Cultivation Coaching , vccoaching.com.au · Private coaching program inclusions
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About Michael Clift and Venture Cultivation Coaching
What does Venture Cultivation Coaching do?
Michael Clift is the Founder of Venture Cultivation Coaching, a Perth business-coaching practice serving seven-figure service-business owners across marketing, financial, IT and consulting. He holds the only Business Coach seat at BNI Coastal.
Who is Michael Clift's ideal referral?
Service business owners in marketing, financial, IT or consulting with 2-20 employees who are eager to grow but struggling with focus and execution.
How do I refer business to Michael Clift?
Contact Venture Cultivation Coaching directly via their website (https://www.vccoaching.com.au), or pass the referral in person at the next BNI Coastal Rockingham meeting (Wednesdays, 6:45am).
Where is Venture Cultivation Coaching located?
Venture Cultivation Coaching is based in Mandurah, WA, and serves the wider City of Rockingham and City of Kwinana region as part of BNI Coastal, Rockingham.