Gene Marks Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

The Hill and Guardian columnist Gene Marks explains how leaders are navigating economic changes, tariff uncertainty, workplace challenges and technology investments. As a regular columnist for The Hill and The Guardian and frequent guest on Fox News and other national outlets, Gene Marks spends his time analyzing the political and economic decisions coming out of Washington — and translating what they actually mean for business owners and industry leaders. In this high-energy, insightful presentation, Gene connects the dots between public policy and business strategy. He explains how regulation, trade policy, workforce shortages, midterm elections, tariffs, and inflation will directly impact hiring, costs, supply chains, and profitability over the next 12–36 months. This keynote will address how leaders are: - Utilizing economic data that makes sense - Adapting to the regulatory environment under the current administration - Navigating trade shifts and tariff exposure - Tackling labor market dynamics and workforce shortages - Managing through inflation and higher costs - Preparing for the midterms - Investing in technology This is not a partisan talk — it’s a practical business briefing designed to help leaders anticipate change, reduce risk, and position their organizations for growth regardless of political outcomes.

For more than 20 years, Gene Marks has covered business technology for Forbes, reporting 6–8 times per month on the latest advances in artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise software. In this fast-paced, practical session, he separates AI hype from business reality and explains what is actually impacting industries like construction, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and financial services. Drawing from his interviews with Microsoft, Google, emerging AI firms, and real-world companies implementing these tools, Gene will outline where AI is delivering measurable ROI— and where businesses are wasting time and money. This keynote focuses on: - AI risks and realities - AI agents and automation in operations - AI in sales, CRM, estimating, forecasting and finance - AI in in real life in your industry - Workforce implications and leadership strategy - AI governance, risk, and data management - Where to invest in 2026–2027 for competitive advantage - What to expect in the next 12–24 months Attendees leave with a clear, practical technology roadmap — not theory — and a better understanding of how smart leaders are using AI to protect margins and drive growth.

Boomers. GenX. Millennials. Gen Z. For the first time in recent memory, there are now more than four generations of employees sharing the workplace, all with unique needs, priorities, and goals. How to respond? Join the founder of The Marks Group, Author, and Columnist Gene Marks for this entertaining and fast-moving session. Gene will touch on some of the most important employee related issues in your company including: -The best places to recruit and find new employees, -The best technologies for managing the recruitment and selection process, -More technologies, platforms, and services to help manage and incentivize employees, -The hottest benefits and perks employers are offering to attract the best talent, -The latest federal and local regulations for ensuring your workplace is compliant, -Best practices for having a safe, friendly, diverse, and inclusive workplace, ...and much more!

Whether you are 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 expenses will free up capital to invest, hire, and save. Knowing the tax breaks and incentives you can use will help you reduce the costs of bringing on great people and growing your business. Both the 2017 Tax Reform Bill and recent legislation like The Inflation Reduction Act include significant provisions that have a material impact on your business – and your personal life too. But that is just the beginning! You do not need to be a financial expert to understand all the ins and outs of tax legislation. You just need to know the issues and questions to ask your accountant. That is the objective of this presentation. Join author, columnist, and CPA Gene Marks for a fast-paced, entertaining but incredibly detailed discussion of how tax reform will affect you, your company, and your employees. During this lively presentation Gene will cover the following topics: -The organizational structure that is right for your business, -COVID stimulus tax breaks that are still applicable today, -New energy efficiency and vehicle tax credits to leverage in your business and personally, -Moves to lower taxes on your compensation, -Property and equipment investments that qualify for tax breaks, -Special employee related credits to help reduce the costs of compensation and benefit plans, including healthcare, -An update on tax rates, rules and strategies for your company’s retirement plans, -Tax considerations when exiting your business, -Key questions you should ask your accountant, ...And much more!