Michael earned his general contractor's license in his early 20's and began designing, building and renovating several multi-family and industrial projects in California, and Texas before moving to the Phoenix area.

In 1991, he purchased his first Phoenix shopping center, a 23,623 square-foot eyesore that was ninety percent vacant, and within months the occupancy rate climbed to more than ninety percent. Today, Michael A. Pollack Real Estate phoenix real estate and its affiliated entities are one of Arizona's largest independent shopping center owners and operators.

An advocate of renovating and repositioning undervalued phoenix real estate and revitalizing surrounding neighborhoods, Michael now owns or controls more than 50 shopping centers in metropolitan Phoenix alone - totaling more than 2 million square feet. With all of his success, Michael still answers his own phone, signs every check and personally selects each member of his team.

Known for his quick deal-making, which often takes place on a Prevost touring bus outfitted with communications and computer equipment, Michael enjoys the flexibility of conducting business directly from a site's parking lot. Since decisions do not require board approval, the company is able to quickly move from letter of intent to ownership in a matter of days - a luxury many of his phoenix real estate competitors do not have.

The company headquarters, which include a carnival game room, domed ceilings, a video arcade and the world's largest antique advertising memorabilia museum, best exemplify Michael's flair for the unconventional.

Over his career, Michael has received numerous awards and accolades from Senators, Congressmen and Mayors. Among these is a certificate of special recognition from Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull and letters of congratulations from Vice President Al Gore and Donald Trump.