Personal Advisor
Project Consultant
Media - Entertainment - Arts - Business - Personal
With five decades of leadership experience in the media and entertainment industry, and five published books, I’ve worked up close and personal with artists and entrepreneurs across virtually every area of media, entertainment, and business—including writers, musicians, actors, directors, publishers, producers, managers, attorneys, small-business owners, CEOs of billion-dollar corps., and countless innovators with big ideas and impossible dreams.
My consulting and mentoring services are personalized, with your unique goals and challenges at the center of our work. Sessions are scheduled at a mutually convenient time and are available by phone or Zoom. Geography is no obstacle—I’ve worked with clients on both coasts and as far away as India.
Whether you’re looking for guidance, strategic insight, a second opinion, help working through a challenge, or simply an experienced sounding board, our conversations are focused on helping you gain clarity, make better decisions, and move forward.
FEES
Initial Session: $250
Follow-up Sessions: $150/hour
Sound interesting? Got questions?
All you have to do is ask:
michael@jmichaeldolan.com
FYI: Just like any other professional—attorney, therapist, coach, or consultant—I respect and honor complete client privacy.
A few nice things
people have said:
“The time I spent with Michael Dolan was simply inspiring and delightful!"
—Berry Gordy, Founder Motown Records
“Michael Dolan has a ceaseless devotion, to bring all of us in show business to a higher passion, purpose and pinnacle in making a difference. I give him my highest recommendation”
– Al Kasha, Two-time Academy Award Winning Songwriter
“Michael Dolan is not only a leader, but an innovator. With a plethora of creative ideas flowing through his head at one time, it is no surprise to me how he has managed to keep a music magazine alive for over 33 years in a struggling industry. “No” is not in this man’s vocabulary, and anything he sets his heart on ends on a positive note.”
—Andy Mesecher, Creative Audio Manager at Meta
"Michael is a great leader and someone who I could easily seek advice from while being fairly candid about both my personal and work life without fear of judgements and for that I truly appreciated him as a superior and a friend.
He was also extremely innovative and never allowed frustrations to take over or the word impossible to seep into his vocabulary giving him the 'okay' to give up. He is a strong minded individual and a blessing to work with. If you have the opportunity to work with him, you will never regret it."
Julianna Young
Web Designer/Digital Marketing Strategies at The SEO Answer
“J. Michael Dolan is one of us. A musician, a businessperson, a creative thinker, a mediator, meditator and mentor! It’s most evident in his approach and in the delivery of his message that he deeply cares about each and every one of his clients. Working with Michael is like getting that wake up call from your muse. You don’t always know where it’s gonna take you but the ride sure is “extraordinary.” And once the train has left the station, if you just relax and go with the flow, it soon becomes clear where you’re going, and you want to stay engaged to what’s unfolding for as long as possible.”
Daniela S. Writer, producer, actress.
"I have known Michael since he started Music Connection in the late 70's and can say that he is resourceful, creative and a man of his word. He is 100% commited to whatever he takes on and besides that, is just plain fun to be with!"
Oscar Arslanian
Former VP Publicity Capitol Records, Founder of the Hollywood Arts Council.
“We are a billion dollar company, and every one of the board members who were present at all of the sessions with Michael were impressed with his intelligent way of articulating the future possibilities of our companies.”
—Marty Albertson, former CEO Guitar Center Inc.
“Michael is a precise, inventive, organized, focused, creative, man of many skills. You can depend on his word and work ethic. He ran a successful magazine for many years and his staff respected him, was loyal to him and enjoyed the excellent working environment he created. I couldn’t recommend him more.”
—Mike Gormley, Artist Manager Bangles,
Danny Elfman, Police, Lowen & Navarro
“Michael has been an invaluable ally in taking my professional career to the next level. Equal parts artist, rockstar, businessman, and sage, Michael has a unique ability to cut to the heart of the matter, identify what’s wanted and needed, and inspire audacious acts of creation. For anyone who wants to plant a flag on the mountaintop and live an extraordinary creative, professional, and personal life, I recommend you contact Michael immediately.”
– Tyler Oliver, Writer, Director
I always found Michael Dolan to be inspiring to work with. He is forward-thinking and up on the latest technologies, while having a strong foundation of real-life experience in business. I would recommend him highly to anyone, and look forward to working with him again myself in the future.
Mara Hitner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at MatterHackers, Professional Musician
"I've known MIchael for many years, and am honored to call him my friend. He is a person of impeccable integrity. His keen insight into life has made an incredible difference in mine. Any partnership with Michael, be it in an existing business, a startup, or simply as a consultant, would be the best thing you could ever do for your endeavor. His generosity of spirit, and his uncanny ability to have life work, both business and personal, will be of immeasurable value to you."
Chuck Weiss, Film Editor, Author
“Michael Dolan is one of a kind who encompasses both the real world of hardcore entertainment industry challenges and the inner world of spiritual growth and self actualization. I have never learned more from one individual in a short amount of time. Knowing and working with Michael has changed my life in every way and I am honored and grateful to have been given a chance to know him and consistently be inspired by his service to mankind.”
– Michael Mollura, Psychologist, film composer