Mark Linton LLB (The Business Growth Show)

Mark is the MD of The Business Growth Show, His post secondary education involves a mix of 5 years in Her Majesty's armed forces and a degree in Law and International Politics. He has over 12 year's sales experience in both the Telecoms industry and the events industry, but his true passion has always been events. A 'networker' to the core, he was already organising such events at university: he initiated the 'National Skills Training Day' for undergraduates nationwide, attracting over 250 undergraduates and 10 blue-chip sponsors, as well as rallying a team of 8 students to help him run the day. When he worked for Opal Telecom he instigated the first signing of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's Premiere Plus package in 2003, embracing networking in a true style with other agencies. Although he is mostly a very chirpy, many know him as 'Sergeant Major' following his performance (and his zealous use of his whistle) at the Business North West show where he hosted the Speed Networking sessions!

He is an inspiring speaker giving people insight into starting up their own business and helping owners to develop their businesses further. He talks of how he has grown his own business into to a franchise that now runs over 52 shows a year across the UK in 21 regions and growing. He also offers an insight into the roller coaster ride of setting up a business and  how after being in business for 5 years he nearly lost it all and how he came back from the brink to build a hugely successful business and show.

Companies and Places he has spoken at

Birmingham Business Park

Keele University

Raising the Bar - Harrogate

Leeds University

Raising the Bar - Oxfordshire

Birmingham South College

Jaguar Vistor Centre

HSBC Business Centres