MARC’S BLOG 
Next stop on my Career Readiness Tour: Ferris State University
So exciting for me to know that I'll get to share my passion with another few hundred college seniors eager to take the next step in life. I realize my talk may not be a life-changer for many, but if I can assist just a handful in each audience---WOW!
Every day is a new opportunity to learn something new.
Now more than ever before, you're going to see things done differently. Just not the norm anymore--everything's new. And with that in mind, you need to be prepared to constantly come up with fresh ideas, be prepared with new ways of getting things done, and...
When life pivots, you gotta go with the flow.
I had no idea back in March that my business would go from booking live speakers at corporate events to NOT booking live speakers at corporate events OVERNIGHT, but it did. I guess it's been the ultimate lesson in looking adversity in the eye. The change for our...
Job searching amidst the pandemic: One LinkedIn influencer’s advice
My dear friend George Anders is a mentor to me as I continually look to better myself as a speaker and a content sharer to college seniors and graduate students. George has been writing articles and books for years for a number of respected platforms, but his LinkedIn...
Dad Week 2020 virtual presentation
My good friend and mentor Jaymin Patel invited me to share some stories with his Facebook Live program #DADWEEK2020. Was a great opportunity for me to present along with a team of top-rated spiritual and inspiring minds. Here's a link to that talk here:...
I’m speaking at #DADWEEK2020
I've always shared the fact that the secrets to my success are guided by those I have chosen to rely on for advice. Doesn't matter how old you are or what stage of the game you're in, a mentor will provide you with ideas, guidance, know-how, experience, and more. My...
This pandemic is causing the ultimate reboot of careers.
We’re all in the business of building relationships. Doesn’t matter how old you are or where you are in your career. We all strive to be the best we can given our particular circumstances. And over the years, I’ve developed some wonderful business relationships...
Take the term “overwhelmed” out of your vocabulary.
I’ve learned long ago to just delete some words from my vocabulary. “I’m depressed” doesn’t have a place when there’s too much to be thankful for. And “I’m overwhelmed” just means you need to slow down and prioritize your life. I miss being overwhelmed. This...
Building Relationships from the perspective of a Navy Seal
One of my company’s motivational speakers is a former Navy Seal who served on the same Seal teams as famed heroes Marcus Luttrell, Rorke Denver, and Chris Kyle. We had a discussion about the Sales process recently--specifically how everyone is a salesperson, no matter...
At home now contemplating your future in an uncertain world? Write the story.
Even though the world may have paused a bit on us all right now, this will pass and you'll need to be ready once it does. One of the key issues I share in my Career Readiness programs to college seniors and graduate students is the importance of your learning...