Michael Trkolta
Managing Director
Location & Time Zone:
Melbourne, Australia

Detailed Biography:

Michael Trkolta is a digital marketing entrepreneur and business leader based in Australia. With over 25 years of experience spanning publishing, marketing, digital strategy, and business development, he has helped organisations navigate the evolving digital landscape and build strong, recognisable brands.

His career began in print publishing before expanding into digital marketing and online business strategy, where he has led numerous initiatives involving brand development, digital platforms, customer acquisition, and business growth.

Michael is known for his practical and transparent approach to strategy. He works closely with clients to understand their goals, analyse opportunities through data, and develop clear strategies that support both immediate results and long-term success.

Over the years, he has become a trusted advisor for businesses looking to strengthen their digital presence, improve customer engagement, and build scalable growth strategies.

Michael is also passionate about helping organisations better understand how strategy, marketing, and digital platforms work together to drive sustainable business growth.

Short Introduction (for hosts to read on-air):

Michael Trkolta is a digital strategist and business leader with more than two decades of experience helping small and medium-sized companies scale through practical strategy and data-driven execution.

Fun/Friendly Fact:

Before his career in digital strategy, Michael spent several years as a professional tennis player, training and competing in Spain alongside some of the sport’s top talents.

Topics of Expertise:
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital strategy and its components
  • Transparency within the sales process
  • SEO
  • Fast turnarounds in business
Key Message / Core Story:

Michael’s mission is to help businesses develop the right strategies, digital foundations, and growth initiatives to succeed in an increasingly competitive digital world.

Through transparency, data-driven insights, and strategic guidance, he works alongside organisations as a trusted partner focused on delivering meaningful results in the short, medium, and long term.

Ideal Podcast Audience:

Marketers
Executives

Listener Takeaways:

There’s a current challenge for marketers in the Australian market. Is highly specialized so many of them are hiring different people to complete their marketing strategy and Michael believes that marketing under one roof is when it really takes off. Marketers will learn about SEO, Paid Ads and branding as strategic tools that have thr right balance to really convert and generate ROI.

Suggested Interview Questions:
  1. What lessons from high-performance sport have shaped the way you approach business and leadership today?
  2. You’ve helped many small and medium-sized businesses grow in highly competitive environments. What do you think most companies misunderstand about competing online today?
  3. A lot of businesses jump straight into tactics like SEO or ads. In your experience, what does a strong digital strategy actually look like before any marketing begins?
  4. After more than two decades in the industry, what are some of the most common mistakes you see businesses making when investing in digital marketing?
  5. With AI, automation, and constant algorithm changes, how do you see the future of digital strategy evolving for businesses over the next five to ten years?
Company / Brand / Project:

WebOracle

Audience Size / Reach:

+1000

Promotion Commitment:
Yes
Video Sharing Permission:
Yes
Clip/Promo Permission:
Yes