Client feedback
Mark, Thanks again for coming and supporting our annual real estate symposium. Your insights are always "spot on" and the highlight of our event. You are truly a leader in our industry and are able to communicate with a refreshing common sense approach.
- Global consulting firm (2011)
I have been attending your presentations in Houston for last 4 years and visit your website. Your honesty and realism is much appreciated in a world that is made to live in illusion. The perspective you provide helps me keep my foot on the ground while I work. Keep up the great work and speaking the truth - very few people do it these days. Thanks, BG P
- Houston, Texas (2011)
Thank you for sharing so much valuable insight with us, and for prompting us to hold ourselves responsible for our current financial situation. After hearing your speech, I signed up to volunteer with a local political party, and will work to “get the word out” to my peers.
- Real Estate Conference in College Station, Texas (2011)
Mark, As always, a brilliant and cogent delivery of relevant information. Your insight and common sense analysis is really unparalleled. Thanks for makimg the event successful. Jerry
- CCIM Symposium in Austin, Texas (2011)
Mark- I just wanted to tell you how much I thoroughly enjoyed your speech Tuesday morning. I’ve heard you speak several times over the last few years here in Austin but the gloves were completely off Tuesday and you truly invigorated this attendee. In today’s world, political climate, economy, it’s rare you hear anyone speak frankly about our current situation and their personal vision for the solutions unless they are trying to push their own agenda. In my opinion your speech embodied the American way and what makes this country great without completely alienating either political party but reminding them of the concept of personal responsibility, free markets and less entitlement. I agreed wholeheartedly with most of your conclusions and always appreciate the knowledge and insight I gain from your presentations. Thanks again and I look forward to the next time I have the pleasure of hearing you speak in Austin. Sincerely, Norm
- CCIM Symposium in Austin, Texas (2011)
Mark, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation delivery at the RLI Conference last week. The information wasn’t what I wanted to hear, but you always make it interesting, plain and to the point. And the facts are the facts. Thanks for the investing tips also. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Look forward to seeing you again next year. Take care, Sandy
- National Convention of the Realtors Land Institute, Nashville, Tennessee (2011)
I have received several comments from audience participants who felt your presentation was the best overview of the national economy they had ever heard. You seemed to be able to sweep aside much of the smoke and mirrors and to drill down into what is really happening, who is doing it and what their motivation is; so a big Texas Thank You for your time and presentation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- Commercial Alliance of Las Vegas' Educational Symposium (2010)
You and your fellow presenters set a high bar for us to meet next year... Our presenters were a powerful draw. Registration greatly exceeded original projections of 350, to top out at 530. ... Materials from this conference were the most-requested of any program Urban Land Institute Houston presented the entire year, more evidence that attendees placed a high value on the information you shared. (see the full letter in pdf)
- Urban Land Institute (2010)
I speak for all of us in saying that we very much appreciated the expertise that you shared with us concerning the state of our economy and the humor you brought along with it on an early rainy morning in Dallas! (see the full letter in pdf)
- Cushman & Wakefield of Texas (2010)
Your presentation was exceptional...we had a "sold out" crowd, and I believe it was a benefit to everyone in attendance. It certainly was the highlight of our meeting, and our attendees were quite impressed. (see the full letter in pdf)
- Society of Exchange Counselors (2008)
Your presentation was very informative, enlightening and thought provoking, and we all enjoyed it. While the news wasn't always good, it was important to have our group in a position to best understand all the challenges that we are facing going forward. That is important to success and we want to help foster that with our customers. (see the full letter in pdf)
- TXI Corporate Office (2008)
The consistent feedback we received from attendees was about how much they learned from listening to your remarks. We are grateful for the special effort you made on our behalf and hope that you derived a fraction of the benefit we did from your participation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- National Association for Business Economics, 2008 Washington Economic Policy Conference
Thanks again so much for taking the time to do the radio interview for us in January. We really enjoyed the conversation, and to date, your interviews have been the most downloaded in our history. (download the full letter in pdf)
- The Norris Group (2008)
You were fantastic! I did not think you could improve on last year's performance, but I believe you did. I took meticulous notes, and I can't wait to use some of your comedy in my next presentation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- Paulseen Financial Group (2008)
The information you presented was good, solid information backed by good, solid research, experience and Texas-sized disclaimers. We appreciated the liberal use of humor you used to deliver your economic forecast for real estate. Thanks for an excellent presentation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- BOMA Greater Minneapolis (2007)
Your presentation last Friday received excellent reviews. That evening, several of the attendees mentioned to me that they gained some real insights from your comments - a sure sign that what you shared was valuable and relevant. ... The changing market makes your knowledge and insights especially valuable. Thank you so much for sharing your information and expertise. You were TERRIFIC! (see the full letter in pdf)
- The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (2006)
Our members gave your session rave reviews, saying it was one of the most entertaining and informative sessions we have had at our conferences. Your willingness to bring your expertise to this session was greatly appreciated by GVA Worldwide, but more importantly, by the principals and brokers who had the opportunity to hear your views. (see the full letter in pdf)
- GVA Worldwide (2006)
We can't begin to tell you how many of those in attendance told all of us how much they enjoyed listening to you. We are grateful for the special effort you made on our behalf and hope that you derived a fraction of the benefit we did from your participation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- National Association for Business Economics (2006)
Thanks for helping to make our Team City Conference such a success. I heard numerous people say how you made such a difficult subject so easy to understand. Your touches of humor sprinkled throughout the presentation were delightful. The fact that the audience wanted you to continue ten minutes beyond the scheduled time was a real affirmation of how much they were getting from your presentation. (see the full letter in pdf)
- Entergy Team City Texas (2000)
We have heard numerous positive comments about your speech, and several people have asked for copies of your Power Point presentation as a resource tool. Your overview of the Texas real estate market appealed to all members of our audience because of its broad range of topics and pertinent analysis of current market trends. We hope in the future to hear you speak again. (see the full letter in pdf)
- The Real Estate Council of Austin, Inc. (1999)
