Speaking Fees
For events where the room really matters
Event organizers consistently describe Marc as one of the most collaborative and enjoyable speakers they’ve worked with. He’s spent more than 25 years speaking with audiences in a wide range of formats: opening keynotes, MC roles, fireside conversations, board retreats, and VIP leadership sessions. He knows how to read a room, tailor his approach, and deliver the tone your event requires.
Below, you’ll find the most common ways organizations engage Marc, along with his standard rates.
“I’ve asked Marc to speak at a variety of conferences both as a session speaker and a keynote presenter. He is very knowledgeable and energetic, engaging audience members and helping them understand specific things they can do to be successful in their positions. Marc is very positive and exceptionally easy to work with. I highly recommend him for your next event.”
The CSP: Your insurance policy
Marc is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) through the National Speakers Association. It’s the highest earned designation in the speaking industry, held by fewer than 12% of professional speakers.
It’s an insurance policy for you and your organization. You’re not gambling your event budget or your reputation on a guess. Marc has been proven to deliver consistently, event after event.
What does an event with Marc look like?
A typical engagement includes an opening or closing keynote, hallway conversations with attendees, a book signing, and pre-event activities such as a photoshoot or interviews with press or attendees. Previous engagements have also included:
- A fireside chat Q&A
- A customized workshop
- A moderated session with your CEO or top leadership
- Special-guest appearances at VIP gatherings for sponsors or top performers
Marc’s fee for a one-day event like this is $17,500 plus a flat travel fee.
“Marc is a joy to partner and collaborate with. He is welcoming in his spirit, always inquiring, asking questions, and seeking to create learning experiences that are inclusive and content rich. He works to bring his knowledge—and the knowledge of his peers—to an ever-growing audience. More than that, he knows how to engage people, and that is the secret to fundraising! I recommend Marc highly.”
Are you a nonprofit?
We offer adjusted rates. Feel free to ask.
Need an emcee who does more than keep time?
A two-day emcee engagement is $30,000 plus a flat travel fee. But Marc doesn’t just keep your event on schedule. He interviews your speakers and attendees before every session to make sure each speaker feels appreciated, completely at ease, and set up for success. Your participants stay engaged. Your speakers feel supported. Your event runs like you planned it.
“As an event technology professional, I’ve operated a significant amount of corporate conferences over the last 10 years. Marc’s ability to emcee an event, keep the energy in the room, and engage the audience is one of the best I have seen. He was exceptionally easy to work with and conference organizers should definitely consider bringing him to their events as a keynote speaker or emcee.”
Virtual events with in-person impact
Marc has conducted over a thousand virtual events since 1999. He’ll provide everything you and your participants need to experience a virtual session that doesn’t feel like one.
- Virtual Team Sessions: Hosted on Marc’s Zoom, starting at $8,500 for teams up to 50 people.
- Strategic Partnerships: These can scale to six-figure arrangements that include custom curriculum creation, train-the-trainer programs, or licensing and certification in Concord Leadership Group programs.
“Marc is without a doubt the most warm, enthusiastic, and delightful speaker and host I have experienced. He has the remarkable gift of connection. In every session with Marc, you feel that he is speaking directly to you as your engaging, trusted friend. He radiates energy without being phony, annoying, or exhausting to listen to.”
