Michael Liess is a principal at AMD Custom Business Brokers and a lifelong Rochester entrepreneur with deep experience in real estate, business ownership, acquisitions, and investment strategy. As the owner of multiple real estate and business-focused companies, Michael brings a practical, owner-minded perspective to every transaction.

He understands that buying or selling a business is more than a financial decision — it is often the result of years of work, sacrifice, risk, and vision. Michael's approach is built on integrity, transparency, and straight-forward guidance. He works closely with business owners, buyers, and investors through every stage of the process, including valuation, preparation, marketing, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. His goal is to help clients make confident, informed decisions while protecting the value they have worked hard to build.

A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and a longtime real estate investor, Michael has built his career around helping people create opportunity, build wealth, and move into the next chapter with clarity and confidence.