Mark Given

The Speaker

For over two decades, Mark has shared his positive and powerful Trust Based Leadership, Sales, Networking , Success, Time Management & Productivity, and Achieving Priorities Systems with thousands of people and hundreds of businesses. Audiences say that Mark's speaking delivery is relevant, witty, engaging, funny, and a breath of fresh air. Marks' clients regularly say that he helps "people become better people" and they always invite him back.

The Author

Mark is a prolific 10 time author, and is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author. He continues to have a powerful influence through his keynote speeches, educational sessions, books, recordings and his weekly Mark's Minute. Mark understands and loves to share the skills, language, and stories of accomplished business leaders from diverse industries. He knows how to identify the practical and simple lessons that grow people, their businesses and their lives, and their future.

The Person

Mark grew up in a small central Ohio town, headed to NC to finish college, and now resides in a rural NC community with his wife of 44 years. Together, they have raised 5 great kids and inspire 11 grandchildren. Their four sons are all Eagle Scouts, one son was the youngest franchise owner in history of a mega US insurance company, another is a dentist, and two excell in Customer Relations. Mark's daughter is his VP of Marketing. Mark and Janice's 11 grandchildren are some of the brightest kids on the planet! 

The Businessman

After attending the Ohio State University, and graduating from Elon College, Mark spent 20 years as CEO of a multi-state retail sales and rental company that grew to 48 locations. He's been a licensed real estate agent for another 20, and has been a highly requested speaker, trainer, and motivator at more than 1200 events the past 15 years.