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Keynote Speaker | Author | Columnist

“The best business leaders I know are always looking ahead. They are evaluating the political, regulatory and economic events happening now and making investment and spending decisions that will impact their businesses, their employees and their communities in the future.  My job as a keynote speaker is to share with you what they’re doing and what actions you should be taking.”

About Gene: Keynote Speaker and National Business Columnist

As a renowned keynote speaker and national business columnist, Gene speaks at over 70 live events each year. These events range from Fortune 500 sales and corporate events to large association conferences.  Gene’s presentations are not only funny and energetic but also packed with valuable content.

Gene’s Speaking Engagements

Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and senior managers understand the political, economic, operational and technological ISSUES AND TRENDS that will affect their companies. But most importantly, Gene provides the ACTIONS they need to take to continue to grow and build a valuable company.

Background and Experience

Besides his speaking engagements, as a best-selling author, CPA, business owner, and national business columnist for The Hill, The Guardian, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Chicago Daily Herald, Gene has spent the past 25 years not only running a very successful business but interviewing and speaking with government leaders, business owners and senior managers in many industries.

Role as a Keynote Speaker

His job as a keynote speaker is to be a vessel for your audience, reporting back to them what he’s learning and seeing all across the country so they can walk away with some good, tangible, actionable ways to navigate their companies around the challenges they face as they build value in their organizations.

Insights on Business Challenges

For instance, whether it’s navigating a slow economy, managing through inflation or finding and retaining the best talent, Gene shares what his best clients, readers and business leaders in his community are doing to build value and grow their companies each year.

2025 AND BEYOND: Strategic Moves For Business Growth and Sustainability

Tactics and Strategies The Smartest Leaders Are Making To Navigate And Grow in 2025 and beyond

  • Key economic trends and metrics and the strategies smart companies are using this year to navigate inflation and supply chain issues;
  •  An update on congressional initiatives that will impact your industry;
  • Tactics that forward-thinking leaders are using to not only retain their best employees during a downturn but to attract new talent;
  • Cash flow moves managers are making now to ensure they have adequate reserves for the downturn;
  • The latest technologies that are attracting investments from small and mid-sized companies and which are helping to keep overhead low and profits growing.

AI and Your Workplace

Retaining and Attracting the Best Talent in a Tech-Driven World

  • The AI Revolution in Recruitment and Management — How cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Bard can revolutionize hiring, onboarding, and employee management. Discover the platforms that streamline recruitment and create a tech-savvy workplace.
  • AI-Driven Employee Engagement and Productivity — Learn about AI-powered productivity tools that help employees focus on higher-value tasks, improving efficiency and satisfaction.
  • The Hottest Benefits and Perks in a Tech-Savvy Workplace — What benefits are the most sought-after by today’s workforce, and how AI can assist in creating flexible, responsive benefits packages tailored to diverse employee needs.
  •  …and more!
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Keynote Speaker and columnist Gene Marks interviewing Interview with Seth Rogan
Keynote Speaker and columnist Gene Marks interviewing Senator Mark Warner
Keynote Speaker and columnist Gene Marks interviewing Interview with Suzanne Somers
Keynote Speaker and columnist Gene Marks interviewing Bethenny Frankel
Daymond John and Keynote Speaker Gene Marks
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Keynote Speaker and Columnist Gene Marks' Interview with Senator Grassley
Keynote Speaker and Columnist Gene Marks' Interview with Isiah Thomas
Speaker Gene Marks' Interview with Grant Hill

B est-selling author and a business management speaker at over 70 live events per year — from Fortune 500 sales meetings and corporate groups, to large trade association conferences — Gene’s presentations are funny, energetic, and packed with valuable content.

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