Meet the C-Suite Executive Who’s Revolutionizing How Top Talent is Found
Michelle Duncum, managing Principal & CEO
44 Consulting Group, LLC
Michelle Duncum stands out as a one-of-a -kind leader in the business and real estate sectors, with a rich 30-year background encompassing multifamily development, property management, architecture, construction, marketing, recruiting and more.
With a broad and profound base of knowledge across multiple disciplines, she leverages her unique expertise to assist a variety of businesses and professionals. Rather than dedicating her skills to just one organization, she now applies her extensive experience to help multiple entities thrive.
She effectively consolidated the roles of four Executive positions into her own role for a national organization, saving it more than $1 million in salaries alone annually.
As both a past C-Suite Executive and consultant of an executive recruiting firm, a national interior architecture and design firm and a real estate development firm, along her own entrepreneurial ventures at 44 Consulting, she leverages her vast industry knowledge and firsthand client experience to drive excellence and share that business expertise with others. Michelle's journey also includes significant leadership roles consulting for high profile professional services firms, celebrities and athletes, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the confidential business and corporate landscape.
Her exemplary achievements are highlighted by her direct contributions to projects and initiatives that have collectively received over 100 industry awards from prestigious entities such as Inc. Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, and various Apartment Associations, in addition to personal awards recognizing her individual excellence reflecting her prowess in business operations, design, and team building. Michelle's broad expertise covers a wide range of sectors, from conventional multifamily to senior living and private equity, making her a trusted advisor.
With a knack for innovative marketing and a proven track record in hiring and building strong teams, Michelle's leadership is both strategic and empathetic. Recognizing the challenges and often thankless nature of leadership, she aims to uplift and support fellow leaders through genuine care, compliments and encouragement on platforms like LinkedIn - so don’t be surprised if you hear from her!
As she ventures into different verticals of hiring, executive branding, and speaking engagements, Michelle's diverse experience and accolades underscore her as a valuable resource for executives and organizations aiming for growth and excellence. Her journey reflects not just success but a deep commitment to inspiring leadership and integrity in the business world.
Just sayin’ - quotes Straight from the Source(s)
“If it wasn’t for you, I could have lost everything in that one investment - you had my back and I’ll never be able to thank you for that,”
- Developer (Family Office)
“When I try and explain what you do to other people they just can’t comprehend that you know such a wide variety things at such a deep level - it’s so hard to explain.”
- Start Up Founder
“If you ever get to the point where you don’t want to oversee my portfolio anymore, please let me know in enough time to sell my assets because if you aren’t managing them, I’m getting out of the business.”
- Portfolio Owner
“I ‘m not good at delivering difficult information to people, clients or vendors. When I have to do that, I call Michelle and she does it for me. She says things so much better than I do and has created great trusting relationships with my team.
- B2C Entrepreneur (Family Office)
“Michelle is tough when she needs to be but always is fair and is a high integrity person - I have fun working with her and have learned so much.”
- Colleague
“I don’t know why you call me., I’m gonna charge you a lot of money. You have Michelle she can do this and it’s going to be a good document. I’m just trying to save you money. “
- Attorney to Client