- Does your team respect each other?
- Do you feel like your team could work more efficiently?
- Do you feel like your staff could think bigger?
- Does your staff problem solve?
- Is your team self motivated?
- Are you looking for a positive change?
- Engage Employees in Their Work
- Improve Employee Effectiveness
- Increase Staff Retention
- Shift Your Business From
- Maintenance to Growth
We specialize:
We replace workplace fears of doing things wrong with the joy of doing things right. Many employees spend their career riding a workplace roller coaster as they swing between the fear of making mistakes and the desire to feel appreciated. This stress is the single largest contributor to mediocrity in the workplace.
We help employees see themselves, management and co-workers in positive new ways! Employees who like their co-workers and enjoy work challenges are able to stay focused, form effective teams and get the job done.


Many event speakers like to be known as “motivational or inspirational speakers.” That’s all well and good, but over the years Mark Arens has become known as an “empowerment speaker.” That’s because his interest is in more than merely exciting people to do something or convincing
individuals to take some sort of plunge.
Mark’s passion is to bring forth genuine change and offer practical new
perspectives. Adept at speaking to companies, schools, business leaders churches and faith-communites, Mark provides thoughtful challenges that uplift, inspire and truly empower people to be their very best.

“I really appreciate Mark Arens and his message. The message is inspiring and I encourage anyone to listen to what Mark has to say for positive encouragement.”
-Pastor Rich Wyatt
“I’ve got to tell you that Mark Arens is a thoughtful and brilliant man. He is an incredibly gifted public speaker who motivates and inspires people. I highly, highly recommend him.”
-Paul Pithey, 20 Year Business Owner
“We were really touched by your message of encouragement. One of our members was so excited that she called and told me her family made a weekend of fun that revolved around your ideas. Your delivery was right-on!”
-Rhonda Kalal, State Director,
Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerc
“One of my inspiring friends and business colleagues is certainly Mark Arens. His intellect and his conscientiousness have helped me greatly with my business endeavors over the years. Relationships are the key to life… And Mark is the perfect person to speak to your team on that topic.”
-Bob Kelly, Business Owner
“Thumbuddy (Created by Mark) proclaims the
message that every single one of us is precious. You are literally a child after God’s own heart. The truth about who you are is that you are Thumbuddy Special in God’s sight.”
-Dr. Glenn Pickering, Doctor of Psychology
Speaking Fees:
Mark Arens speaking fees are based on a number of factors including scheduling, supply and demand, length of presentation, location of event and other factors. Generally, Mark charges between $1,000 and $2,000 for speaking in the Twin Cities area. Some costs may be offset by allowing the sale of his books and CD’s at your event. He also donates time for charitable organizations.
For speaking outside the Twin Cities, Mark requires two direct flight round trip coach fare tickets, plus hotel and travel expenses in addition to a speaking fee of $2,000.
Booking Mark:
Call: Coreene at ThumbPeople at 952-224-4309
E-mail: Coreene@ThumbPeople.com
Mail: 14400 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55306