My story
From a bedroom to an agency, a holding company and real estate in three states. With my wife, Lauren, and my son.
- West Virginia University
Two and a half years.
Then my son was born.
- Virginia Tech
Where I dropped out.
I left to pursue a career in marketing and self development. That is where I put my roots down and stuck with one thing.
- How I think
Engineering background.
I love learning and being analytical about things. I have had amazing mentors close to my life and I have been able to learn from them.
- 2023
Started Local Klicks.
That is when I really established things.
- 2025
Met my business partners.
In April 2026 we co-wrote the Local Klicks book together.
- 2026
Michael Capital.
The investment businesses and the real estate. That is when the exponential growth started.
Where it is now
Local Klicks, the agency.
Michael Capital, the holding company.
Real estate in Virginia, Montana and Wyoming.
See What I DoQuick facts
Who is Zackary Michael?
Zackary Michael is an entrepreneur, investor, coach and writer from Winchester, Virginia. He is the founder of the marketing agency Local Klicks and the owner of Michael Capital.
What companies does Zackary Michael own?
He founded Local Klicks, a marketing agency for local service businesses. Through his holding company, Michael Capital, he owns Winchester HVAC, Winchester Plumbing, Winchester Electrician and Winchester Roofing.
What is Michael Capital?
Michael Capital is the holding company owned by Zackary Michael. It owns four home service companies in Winchester, Virginia.
What does Zackary Michael invest in?
He owns commercial real estate in downtown Winchester, Virginia, and invests in development real estate in Virginia, Montana and Wyoming.
Did Zackary Michael write a book?
Yes. He is a co-author of Local Klicks: Turn Clicks Into Clients and Dominate Your Local Market, written with Sean Hodel and Shawn Rider and published in April 2026.
Does Zackary Michael do coaching?
Yes. He coaches, and he shares what he is working on and learning on his YouTube channel and on Instagram.
Where is Zackary Michael from?
He grew up in Winchester, Virginia, and graduated from James Wood High School. He lives with his wife, Lauren, and his son.
Where did Zackary Michael go to college?
He attended West Virginia University for two and a half years, then Virginia Tech, before leaving to pursue a career in marketing.
When did Zackary Michael start Local Klicks?
In 2023. He met his business partners in 2025, and in 2026 he started Michael Capital.
How do I contact Zackary Michael?
Email zackary@localklicks.com, or message him on Instagram at @zxckmichxel.