I’m Michael Phillips — a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 35 years building, scaling, and exiting businesses. Through that journey I’ve learned one thing above everything else: the right clarity at the right moment changes everything.

I started B2B Matchmakers because I kept seeing the same pattern. Smart leaders with real ambition, confident they knew the direction they should go — only to find out later they were wrong. They needed an outside perspective — someone who would listen, ask honest questions, and help them gain clarity on where they truly were, where they wanted to go, and what support would actually get them there. No matter the stage of your business, the industry you serve, or the role you hold, that’s exactly how I show up.

I’ve sat on both sides of the table — as a founder navigating uncertainty and as a strategic advisor helping others do the same. I bring a people-first approach to every engagement, combining strategic thinking with genuine empathy for the leaders I work with.

Based in Charlotte, NC — with 4 kids and a grandpuppy. When I’m not working with clients you’ll find me on the pitch refereeing soccer.