Online Marketing Specialist, Dog Rescuer, Paramedic, Firefighter, Author, Whitewater Raft Guide, Minister, Trail Race Director, Snowshoe Ultimate Frisbee Organizer, Outdoor Education Specialist, Nutrition Coach, Ironman, Wild Horse Trainer, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Off Grid Living Specialist, Home Builder... music video star???
About Mike...
Welcome to my personal web page.
In 2001 I fell off a thirty foot cliff, breaking my arm, leg and back. This down time provided me a much needed rest from my 12 year firefighting and paramedic career and gave me some time to ponder my priorities in life.
It was during this time of reflection, that I realized I'd rather not work for somebody else anymore. I also realized I really didn't like living in a city.
So I purchased an abandoned sawmill on 164 acres of beautiful Gatineau Hills forest and got to work.
As an entrepreneur, I've now created businesses that are unique and welcoming in their own way.
Below are the links to the websites of those businesses.
Please, feel free to browse through my links or even send me a message.
Mike's Businesses...
The Marketing Medic
Life saving, EMS rapid response techniques, that when applied to your marketing will breathe new life into the lungs of your business! From developing your offer, to building your website, to driving targeted traffic, The Marketing Medic is here to not only build but explode your business.
The Mad Trapper
The Mad Trapper Snowshoe Series is the oldest running snowshoe series in Canada! We host 4 snowshoe races through the winter and in the "off season" the Mad Trapper hosts the Pancake Prediction Run, the NOOTR (Natural Obstacle Off Trail Race, a Trail Beer Mile, a woman's only Power in Pink Trail Run, Relentless and the "race with no end" Backyard Ultra.
Ark Wedding
"Your Wedding, Your Way" is not only our motto, it's our promise to our clients. At the Ark, our clients are free to choose the time and style of their wedding. They could have a formal, or totally chill pot luck BBQ wedding. They are free to bring their own caterer, their own music, and they can even bring their own booze. Our clients paint a picture of their dream outdoor wedding and we do what we can to make that picture come to life.
Ark Outdoor Ed
I have guided rafts and canoes around the world. I have raced in 48 hour adventure races and trained other athletes to compete as well. I now combine these skills (backed up by my paramedic and firefighter training) to provide day and multi-day outdoor education camps. Activities include canoeing, rappelling, cave exploring, orienteering, camp skills, and for the truly adventurous... MAN TRACKER!
V.E.A.R. Toward Success
In 2008 I had spent the previous 6 years building a 6000 square foot, off grid home entirely on my own. With no previous construction or carpentry experience and virtually no money, this was not an easy task and many lessons were learned. Primarily I learned that if you apply your Vision, Energy, Attitude and Resolve, nearly anything is possible. So I wrote a book that shares my story and the philosophy behind it all.
What does Russell Brunson have to say?
Apparently if you're serious about growing your business, then I'm the guy to talk to!
What does Survivorman have to say?
I don't know if individuals are supposed to have testimonial for themselves or not, but I figure if you have Les Stroud "Survivorman" saying some kind words about you, then you should probably share them!