$3m & Counting: Michael Kotyman overcomes marriage breakdown to build multimillion dollar business

Michael Kotyman, father of two, tapped into the booming building industry 12 years ago and has turned over more than $3 million through the website ServiceSeeking.com.au. 

It hasn’t always been good news, however. A sad reality for Michael was the deterioration of his marriage shortly after launching his business, with devastating consequences for his personal life and finances.

“I was distracted, depressed and saddled with a large overdraft. The toll on my mental health was huge, and I found it hard to stay motivated”, said Michael. 

However, despite the impact on his mental health, he has maintained an incredible bond with his children, has a new, loving partner and successfully navigated the financial tightrope of divorce to create a booming business, which he ultimately hopes to leave to his children one day. 

“I’ve had numerous employees, but the reason for my success is working together with my son, a final year apprentice,  to deliver a quality of work and familial touch that no other builder can offer”,” Michael said.

“Since registering on ServiceSeeking six years ago, I’ve generated millions of dollars of turnover, including several renovations worth upwards of $400k each.”

Michael is proud of his 5-star rating and recommends that tradies quote fast and maintain honest, transparent pricing to increase their win rate.