Speaking
Mark Peters is an in-demand speaker on topics such as community development, family business strategies, doing the right thing in business, and business growth strategies. He has spoken to a variety of groups and in a variety of settings including a TEDx talk, Family Business Magazine and Stetson University Conferences, and lectured to colleges and community groups in the United States and New Zealand.
Family Business
Mark regales audiences with the almost too-incredible-to-believe story of growing up in a family business. He shares what he learned about how to (and how not to) run a family business from the example of his dad, Leo Peters. And he details how he almost bankrupted the business when he took it over, only to recover and see Butterball Farms, Inc. grow to industry leadership. His cautionary tale and its actionable lessons keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Talent Development
What will it take to attract and retain the best talent in the 21st Century? In a day and age where skills change rapidly and lifetime employment with one company is virtually unheard of, are we doing enough as a business community and a society to equip today's workers for the future? Mark speaks about these problems and advocates for strategic solutions to this talent development issue. His unique insights and outside-the-box solutions are sure to challenge audiences current assumptions.
Doing Well, Doing Good
How can the business community–and in particular family businesses–be a force for good and foster the development of their communities? Is it possible to accelerate the growth of your business even as you make a concerted effort to better the lives of everyone your business touches? Mark believes the answer to both those questions is "Yes." Leveraging his experience with The SOURCE, the vision Mark describes for business and community development will open your mind to new solutions.