MARC’S BLOG 
There’s no reason to procrastinate.
When I talk to college seniors, I always bring up the importance of that handwritten note or follow up note after an interview or a meeting of any type (yes, even a coffee meeting!). But I realize that the timing of this short note is key. You can't let a long time...
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!
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...
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...
Is it not what you know, but who you know?
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." We've all heard that statement so many times referring to so many different situations. But I don't believe it's true. I think that YOU are the person that people need to know. And there's one sure fire way to get there: If...
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...
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:...
Turning my Vocation into my Vacation: a special talk this week for California Lutheran University
I learned long ago that if just one person in an audience is moved by a speaker's words, that speaker has done his job well. Certainly every speaker tries to in some way touch each and every attendee, but that's not always as easy as it seems. This week I had an...
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...
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...