$15,001 - $20,000
Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
Pennsylvania
A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for The Guardian, The Hill, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times and The Chicago Daily Herald.
Gene also hosts two very popular podcasts: Thrive and Small Biz Ahead where he interviews politicians, economists, policy makers, celebrities and entrepreneurs that impact business.
Gene has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year.
Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.
Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly successful ten-person firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.
Prior to starting the Marks Group PC, Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.
Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and— most importantly—the actions they can take to continue to grow and profit.
AI, Automation & The Future of Your Industry
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.
Gene’s presentations help business owners and managers of all industries to look ahead, with specific actions for growing and profiting based on the strategies of other business owners in their industry.
From Washington to Your Workplace
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 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.
Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year
In God We Trust: Everyone Else Pays Cash: Simple Lessons From Smart Business People
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GENE MARKS
Pennsylvania
$15,001 - $20,000
Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
“I had the honor and privilege to attend your session at SCUCE. Loved every moment of it!”
A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for The Guardian, The Hill, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times and The Chicago Daily Herald.
Gene also hosts two very popular podcasts: Thrive and Small Biz Ahead where he interviews politicians, economists, policy makers, celebrities and entrepreneurs that impact business.
Gene has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year.
Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.
Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly successful ten-person firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.
Prior to starting the Marks Group PC, Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.
Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and— most importantly—the actions they can take to continue to grow and profit.
AI, Automation & The Future of Your Industry
From Washington to Your Workplace
Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year
In God We Trust: Everyone Else Pays Cash: Simple Lessons From Smart Business People
