Michael Sturgeon is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience buying and evaluating storage lockers, developing a sharp instinct for identifying hidden value and overlooked opportunities. His background in education and teaching plays a central role in how he approaches business. Drawing from years spent in the classroom, Michael brings a structured, thoughtful mindset to entrepreneurship, using communication, mentorship, and learning as the foundation for building a productive business environment. This educational perspective shapes how he trains team members, explains processes, and creates systems that help the business run efficiently.
As a key part of the operations behind Early Bird Pickers, Michael and his wife and business partner, Angela, manage sourcing, logistics, and the day-to-day mechanics that keep high-volume e-commerce running smoothly. His experience with storage auctions provides a steady stream of unique inventory, while his teaching background helps translate that experience into clear systems and shared knowledge within the team. Above all, Michael is a dedicated family man, motivated by creating opportunities that support both his business and the people closest to him.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That spotting hidden value in storage lockers requires intuition, strategy, and disciplined evaluation.
- That building clear systems transforms chaotic inventory into consistent e-commerce success.
- How to leverage teaching and mentorship skills to train team members efficiently.
- How to turn storage auctions into a steady stream of unique, profitable products.
- Why structured processes are critical for scaling high-volume online selling operations.
- That combining logistics management with hands-on sourcing creates a competitive advantage.
- How to create a productive business environment rooted in communication and learning.
- Why translating experience into shared knowledge strengthens both your team and business.
- How balancing family priorities and entrepreneurship fuels long-term motivation and success.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
