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Mark James is an accomplished business improvement advisor and frequent speaker regarding culture, workplace performance, employee engagement, change management, and marketing.
As President of Performance Advisors Group, Inc. he helps B2B companies achieve sustainable growth and advantage by finding and fixing barriers that get in the way of high performing people and efficient operations.
Adding to his business model which saves clients 15-75%, clients also realize results such as:
• $250 million top-line revenue growth
• 72%+ increased revenue during down economic conditions
• One-year 20% revenue increase
• $18 million profit increase
Mark earned a B.S. Finance degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He is certified by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council in Marketing Performance Measurement.
His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors of Family Counseling Service, a behavioral health agency serving individuals and families in Kane and Kendall Counties in Illinois. And the Board of Directors of the Suburban (Chicago) Illini Alumni Club where he chairs the personal/professional development efforts for its members.
“It is not the ship as much as the skillful sailing that assures a prosperous voyage.”
-George William Curtis
Mark James’ passion is delivering knowledge and practical ways to navigate a business into the favorable winds of sustainable growth and advantage.
His first speaking engagement occurred in his twenties when he spoke to executives of 25 trucking companies and several railroads. Today he is a regular speaker on ways to positively impact culture, employee engagement, change management, and marketing.
Mark’s signature talk, Business Improvement Einstein’s Way, reveals how to succeed amidst uncertainty and difficulty. Einstein believed you must think about things differently. And three rules inspired by his thinking provide us with the means do so. No one knows what will happen in the future. But following these rules can prepare any business for whatever does.
His speaking appearances include keynote talks at association/trade events, seminars, conferences, and executive retreats. As well as panel discussions, lunch ‘n learns, continuing education, and podcast guest.