About Michael Kurland
As an award-winning CEO of a successful national facilities management company, Michael is committed to leading with purpose, giving back to his community, and living a healthy lifestyle. Michael launched Branded Group in 2014 and has led its year-over-year exponential growth, cultural transformation, and the cultivation of a highly-regarded team of industry experts. His clear vision to #BeBetter has resulted in deep and long-lasting client and partner relationships, innovative facility maintenance programs that drive customer satisfaction, and a respected position in the industry. Michael attributes the company’s success to his loyal team and valued clients.
Michael is a well-established author of industry thought leadership articles in online publications such as Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. His philosophy of expressing gratitude in the workplace and giving have made him a sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, company culture, entrepreneurship, multi-site facility management, and teamwork. Michael’s book, “Broken to Better – 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership” is due to be published in 2022.


“I had such a blast being on the BeBetter podcast! The conversation was engaging and Michael is such a delight to work with. Really appreciated the organization of the logistics and scheduling as well.”
“Thank you, Michael, I was honored to be a guest on the Be Better podcast. I enjoyed sharing the data-driven best practices from our many global Great Place to Work® certified organizations. In these challenging times, effective and empathetic leadership can drive cultural transformation, improve employee engagement, and make any company A Great Place to Work For All.”
“Being on the BeBetter podcast was such a blast! Michael is so fun to speak with, and how could anyone not love speaking about giving back to others? Highly recommend to any guest considering being a guest on his show!”