Gene Marks

Gene Marks

Keynote Speaker: National Business Columnist, Author & Small Business Owner

Gene Marks Biography

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. He currently writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, and The Guardian, covering topics critical to business leaders such as public policy, workplace transformations, and technology advancements.

Marks has authored six books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium-sized companies. His latest publication is "Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company's Cash Flow This Year."

Nationally, Marks is frequently featured on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM's Wharton Business Channel, discussing significant financial, economic, and technology issues impacting business today.

Through his engaging keynote speeches and breakout sessions, Marks empowers business owners, executives, and managers with insights on navigating legislative changes, economic trends, and technological disruptions. His presentations delve into practical strategies for leveraging AI and cloud-based technologies to enhance efficiency and decision-making in business operations.

Marks leads the Marks Group PC, a ten-person firm based near Philadelphia that specializes in technology and consulting services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Before founding the Marks Group PC, Marks, a Certified Public Accountant, served as a Senior Manager at KPMG’s entrepreneurial services arm in Philadelphia for nine years. Additionally, he brings a wealth of experience from his regular guest appearances on John Batchelor’s CBS Radio show and the Sirius/XM Wharton Channel, enhancing his broad perspective on issues that impact the modern business landscape.

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Gene Marks Speaking Topics

WORKPLACE 2024 RETAINING AND ATTRACTING THE BEST TALENT IN A TIGHT LABOR MARKET

For the first time in recent memory, there are now more than four generations of employees sharing the workplace, all with different needs, priorities and goals. How are the best companies creating the best workplaces to attract and retain the best talent? What benefits are they adding? How are they addressing regulations? What technology tools are helping their people be the most productive? Where are they finding workers and how are they best managing them?

Join Gene Marks, workplace and business columnist for The Guardian, Forbes, The Chicago Daily Herald and other media outlets for this entertaining and fast moving session. From hundreds of interviews with some of the smartest leaders in the country, Gene will share some of the most important workplace practices that they're implementing.

THE LOOMING TAX STORM: MAXIMIZING YOUR COMPANY'S TAX SAVINGS BEFORE BIG CHANGES HAPPEN

Whether you're a financial person or not, this presentation is critical for your business. Why? Because taxes represent the biggest expense you have in your organization and personally. Minimizing your tax expense will free up capital to invest, hire, and save. Knowing the tax breaks and incentives that you can use will help you defer the costs of bringing on great people and growing your business.

The 2017 tax reform legislation is coming to an end. Many of the provisions are expiring in 2025. Which means that the clock is ticking on more than a few deductions, credits, and other benefits that can have a significant impact on your business. How do you plan for this now? What can you do before the end of 2025 to maximize your tax savings and minimize your tax expenses? What changes can be expected and how can you prepare?

Join author, columnist and CPA Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining but very detailed discussion of how tax reform will affect you, your company and your employees.

SECURITY: HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PROCESSES FOR PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET: YOUR DATA

Currently a $1.5 trillion market, the cyber-crime economy continues to grow. Is your business prepared with the security it needs to protect against a cyber-attack? In 2024, the workforce is more virtual than ever, making cybersecurity a priority for every business in the years to come.

Join national recognized technology columnist for Forbes, best-selling author, and technology consultant Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining, and data filled presentation where he will share with you advice, lessons and actions to position your company for security in the years to come.

ChatGPT, AI, and Beyond - Game-Changing Technologies For Salespeople

You’ve read about ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemni/Duet and other AI tools that will be changing the way we work, both in the short and longer term. As a business leader you want to leverage this technology to increase both productivity and profits. So what should you know now? Where should you be investing?

During this fast-moving, informative and entertaining presentation, Forbes Technology columnist and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consultant Gene Marks will share his thoughts on the biggest technology and AI trends that will affect your business in the near and long term and help you make the right investment decisions.

FROM WASHINGTON TO YOUR WORKPLACE: TACTICS AND STRATEGIES THE SMARTEST LEADERS ARE MAKING TO NAVIGATE AND GROW IN 2024 AND 2025

The Midterms are over. Inflation remains sticky. Labor is still in short supply. AI is taking over the world and succession planning is now a bigger challenge. What’s next for your business? What are other businesses doing to navigate their ways towards growth and profitability in 2024 and beyond? How are they attracting and retaining talent? What technologies are they investing in? What are you now to build value in your business for future generations...or buyers? How will regulations from DC and your state impact your business and what steps should you be taking now to prepare yourself?

During this fast paced, entertaining and extremely valuable discussion, Gene will go over real life, feet-on-the-ground strategies and tactics that smart leaders are using to navigate their way through the new political environment and the current economic slowdown and position their companies for future growth.

Gene Marks Videos

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How do I book Gene Marks to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gene Marks for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gene Marks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gene Marks or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Gene Marks for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Gene Marks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gene Marks are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gene Marks, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Gene Marks speak about?

Gene Marks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Authors, Economy, Leadership, College, Finance, Political, Corporate Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership and Small Business.

Where does Gene Marks travel from?

Gene Marks generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gene Marks?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gene Marks for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gene Marks for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gene Marks or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Gene Marks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Customer Experience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gene Marks for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Gene Marks generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Todd Buchholz, Richard Florida and Joseph Stiglitz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gene Marks for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Gene Marks Speaking Topics

  • WORKPLACE 2024 RETAINING AND ATTRACTING THE BEST TALENT IN A TIGHT LABOR MARKET

    For the first time in recent memory, there are now more than four generations of employees sharing the workplace, all with different needs, priorities and goals. How are the best companies creating the best workplaces to attract and retain the best talent? What benefits are they adding? How are they addressing regulations? What technology tools are helping their people be the most productive? Where are they finding workers and how are they best managing them?

    Join Gene Marks, workplace and business columnist for The Guardian, Forbes, The Chicago Daily Herald and other media outlets for this entertaining and fast moving session. From hundreds of interviews with some of the smartest leaders in the country, Gene will share some of the most important workplace practices that they're implementing.

  • THE LOOMING TAX STORM: MAXIMIZING YOUR COMPANY'S TAX SAVINGS BEFORE BIG CHANGES HAPPEN

    Whether you're a financial person or not, this presentation is critical for your business. Why? Because taxes represent the biggest expense you have in your organization and personally. Minimizing your tax expense will free up capital to invest, hire, and save. Knowing the tax breaks and incentives that you can use will help you defer the costs of bringing on great people and growing your business.

    The 2017 tax reform legislation is coming to an end. Many of the provisions are expiring in 2025. Which means that the clock is ticking on more than a few deductions, credits, and other benefits that can have a significant impact on your business. How do you plan for this now? What can you do before the end of 2025 to maximize your tax savings and minimize your tax expenses? What changes can be expected and how can you prepare?

    Join author, columnist and CPA Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining but very detailed discussion of how tax reform will affect you, your company and your employees.

  • SECURITY: HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PROCESSES FOR PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET: YOUR DATA

    Currently a $1.5 trillion market, the cyber-crime economy continues to grow. Is your business prepared with the security it needs to protect against a cyber-attack? In 2024, the workforce is more virtual than ever, making cybersecurity a priority for every business in the years to come.

    Join national recognized technology columnist for Forbes, best-selling author, and technology consultant Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining, and data filled presentation where he will share with you advice, lessons and actions to position your company for security in the years to come.

  • ChatGPT, AI, and Beyond - Game-Changing Technologies For Salespeople

    You’ve read about ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemni/Duet and other AI tools that will be changing the way we work, both in the short and longer term. As a business leader you want to leverage this technology to increase both productivity and profits. So what should you know now? Where should you be investing?

    During this fast-moving, informative and entertaining presentation, Forbes Technology columnist and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consultant Gene Marks will share his thoughts on the biggest technology and AI trends that will affect your business in the near and long term and help you make the right investment decisions.

  • FROM WASHINGTON TO YOUR WORKPLACE: TACTICS AND STRATEGIES THE SMARTEST LEADERS ARE MAKING TO NAVIGATE AND GROW IN 2024 AND 2025

    The Midterms are over. Inflation remains sticky. Labor is still in short supply. AI is taking over the world and succession planning is now a bigger challenge. What’s next for your business? What are other businesses doing to navigate their ways towards growth and profitability in 2024 and beyond? How are they attracting and retaining talent? What technologies are they investing in? What are you now to build value in your business for future generations...or buyers? How will regulations from DC and your state impact your business and what steps should you be taking now to prepare yourself?

    During this fast paced, entertaining and extremely valuable discussion, Gene will go over real life, feet-on-the-ground strategies and tactics that smart leaders are using to navigate their way through the new political environment and the current economic slowdown and position their companies for future growth.

Gene Marks Videos

Gene Marks Speaking Highlight Reel
Gene Marks Speaking Highlights
Labor costs: Aircraft Electronics Association event.
Inflation: Aircraft Electronics Association event
What's one common thing successful business owners do?

Gene Marks News

  • How do I book Gene Marks to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gene Marks for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gene Marks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gene Marks or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gene Marks for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gene Marks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gene Marks are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gene Marks, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gene Marks speak about?

    Gene Marks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Authors, Economy, Leadership, College, Finance, Political, Corporate Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership and Small Business.
  • Where does Gene Marks travel from?

    Gene Marks generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gene Marks?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gene Marks for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gene Marks for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gene Marks or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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