Economic Keynote Speaker for Business Leaders
Gene Marks connects economic, workplace, technology and Washington developments to the decisions business leaders need to make now.
Gene Marks is a Forbes columnist, business owner, CPA and keynote speaker who helps executives understand what today’s economic and policy developments mean for profitability, hiring, investment and growth.
Rather than delivering an academic economic forecast, Gene translates national reporting and real-world business experience into practical actions leaders can use in their companies.
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Gene’s presentations are fast-paced, engaging and built around practical decisions business leaders can act on immediately.
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A Business Economic Keynote Built Around Decisions
Gene’s economic presentations focus on the issues executives are actually managing — costs, labor, cash flow, technology, taxes, trade, regulation and uncertainty — and what businesses can do in response.
- Inflation, interest rates and operating costs
- Labor markets, wages and workforce availability
- Taxes, trade and regulatory developments
- Supply chain and pricing pressure
- AI, automation and technology investment
- Profitability, cash flow and cost control
- What leaders should watch over the next 12–24 months
From Washington to Your Workplace
Economic, Workplace and Technology Trends Impacting Your Industry
As a regular columnist for Forbes, The Hill and The Guardian, Gene spends every week interviewing business leaders, economists, technology executives and policymakers to understand what is happening in today’s economy — and how successful companies are responding. This is not a political presentation. It is a practical business briefing designed to help executives make smarter decisions regardless of who occupies the White House.
Download PDFDesigned for Business and Association Audiences
Gene can customize the presentation around the economic and operating issues most relevant to the host organization and its industry.
- Manufacturing and industrial groups
- Construction organizations
- Wholesale distributors and dealer networks
- Banks, credit unions and financial-services audiences
- Trade and professional associations
- Small-business and business-owner groups
- Accounting and professional-services organizations
What Makes Gene Different from a Traditional Economist?
Gene combines national business reporting with firsthand experience advising hundreds of businesses through The Marks Group. The result is less theory and more emphasis on what business leaders should actually do next.
What Meeting Planners Say
Good morning, Gene, without a doubt, your presentation was the best closing session I have ever attended. I know you are doing the kickoff for Symposium and I’m sure I will be saying the same for the kickoff session. Somehow, you managed to make all the tough news entertaining. It was a master class on presenting.
Gene, I would say in my 30 years of attending presentations, yours was THE MOST: valuable, relevant, properly paced, perfect amount of info; not too much, but enough, excellent humor, and perfectly executed presentation I have experienced.
In a word… WOW! Gene absolutely delivered. He was spot on for our members. He packed a lot into 45 minutes and left everyone with something to take away… We could not be happier. He was fantastic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gene Marks an economist?
Gene is a CPA, business owner, national business columnist and keynote speaker. His economic keynote is designed as a practical business briefing rather than an academic economic forecast.
Is “From Washington to Your Workplace” a political presentation?
No. The presentation focuses on how economic, workplace, technology and policy developments affect business decisions regardless of who occupies the White House.
Can the presentation be customized to our industry?
Yes. Gene tailors the economic issues, examples and business strategies to the audience and industry.
Can Gene also cover AI and workforce trends?
Yes. Gene regularly connects economic conditions with AI, automation, labor and workplace developments.
What is Gene’s in-person keynote fee?
Gene’s in-person keynote fees generally range from $20,000–$30,000, with travel and hotel additional. Final pricing can vary depending on event, location and scope.
Who handles speaking inquiries?
Speaking inquiries and event bookings for Gene Marks are handled by Caryn Maenza at caryn@marksgroup.net.
Planning a conference, association meeting or corporate event?
To check Gene Marks’ availability or discuss a customized keynote, contact Caryn Maenza — Speaker Bookings — at caryn@marksgroup.net.
Email Caryn About Booking Gene Marks
Gene Marks is an AI and business keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, author and business owner who speaks at more than 70 live events each year — from Fortune 500 corporate meetings to major trade association conferences. His presentations are funny, energetic and packed with practical insights on AI, automation, the economy, Washington and workplace trends.