Digital Growth Talks That Give Founders a Plan They Can Use Tomorrow

Mark Preston – Digital Growth Speaker

Founders don’t need hype. They need someone who’s been where they are - and knows how to break through the barriers.

Since 2001, Mark has helped businesses scale digitally without big budgets, using practical strategies that drive real growth. If you're booking for an audience of founders, he’s the speaker who’ll resonate, deliver value, and leave them thinking differently.

Book him when you need a Digital Marketing, Business Growth, or Digital Transformation Speaker who actually gets what it takes to grow, and proves it on stage - leaving your audience with a to-do list they can start implementing tomorrow.

At a Glance

20+ years (since 2001) in digital growth
In-person & Virtual (UK, Europe, & Worldwide)
Founder of Groqet: Growth partner for Founders
Speaker Fee: £2.5K – £5K for UK keynote + expenses (value-in-kind options available)
Trusted by event organisers, accelerators, and growth ecosystems

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Who Books Mark - And Why He’s the Right Fit

For End Clients: If your organisation is hosting an event for your people (founders, customers, members, or teams), you need a speaker who understands the problems they face and delivers solutions they can apply immediately. Mark’s talks are built on real founder challenges, tailored to your specific objectives.
For Meeting Professionals: You need a speaker who delivers exactly what the end client expects, engages the audience, and makes you look good; without needing constant hand-holding. Mark is a safe pair of hands, punctual, prepared, and easy to work with from first call to post-event.
For Speaker Bureaus: You want a speaker who is relevant, in-demand, and easy to sell. Mark’s niche is clear - founder-focused digital growth. His track record of speaking to aligned audiences and his proven experience makes him a low-risk, high-impact booking for your clients.

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Growth Without the Waste

Mark Preston believes that real growth isn’t about doing more, spending more, or chasing every new idea - it’s about knowing exactly where to focus, acting with precision, and removing everything that doesn’t move you forward. For over two decades, this principle has shaped every business he’s built, scaled, and advised. Whether on stage, in strategy sessions, or coaching one-to-one, Mark helps founders achieve big, measurable results with the smallest possible investment of time, money, and energy. And he does it without ever losing sight of what truly matters. Watch Mark's speaker showreel →

Signature Talks (Tailored to Your Event)

Every talk Mark delivers is individual and tailored to your requirements, whilst solving your audience’s challenges.

Below are just three (of many) example talk titles that can be customised for your event:

The Founder’s Filter: How to Cut Through Chaos and Focus on What Actually Drives Growth - Give your audience the clarity and structure they need to stop spinning plates and start scaling with purpose.
Start Small. Grow Sharp. The Digital Growth Mindset That Unlocks Real Traction - Help founders shift from scattered tactics to a focused mindset that builds lasting traction without big budgets.
How I Built a Scalable Franchise Network With Zero Ad Spend - Show your audience exactly how real-world growth is possible without paid ads - using smart processes and systems, not spend.

>>> Backed by insights from his book Customer Growth Unlocked →

Mark isn’t positioned as an 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Speaker', but he naturally weaves AI into his talks where it strengthens the message for your audience. By drawing on platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, AI Overviews and Google AI Mode, he helps founders cut through the confusion and noise and see how AI can be used to drive real customer growth in an easy to understand format. This gives your event added relevance in the world we now all live in - without turning the session into a technical lecture on AI.

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Mark Preston speaking at Corporate event

Who Mark Works With

Startup founders (post-MVP, traction stage)
Early-stage startup teams
Accelerator cohorts & portfolio summits
Growth-focused ecosystem events
Franchise networks

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What You Get When You Book Mark

Tailored Content: Every session aligns with your objectives and audience profile.
Actionable Takeaways: Attendees leave with a clear plan they can implement immediately.
A Safe Pair of Hands: Reliable, easy to work with, zero hassle for organisers.
Flexible Engagement: From 20-min keynotes to half-day workshops.
Formats: Keynotes, fireside chats, panels, workshops (in-person or virtual - worldwide).

Booking Information

Fee: £2.5K – £5K for UK keynote + expenses (flexible value-in-kind options available)
Tech Requirements: Handheld or lapel mic, HDMI to screen (if connecting my laptop), clicker
Delivery: In-person or Virtual from Mark's dedicated and fully equipped home office (UK, Europe, & Worldwide)