Meet Mark Preston - The Digital Growth Speaker for Founders

Mark Preston is 'THE' Digital Growth Speaker for Founders. A trusted voice with over two decades (since 2001) of lived experience helping early-stage businesses unlock traction, structure their growth, and scale with purpose.

He’s not just a speaker - he’s a partner. As the founder of Founders Growth Partner, Mark works side-by-side with founders as a Growth Advisor, taking a minority equity stake instead of charging fees, to prove he’s fully invested in their success. From launching a lead-gen business with zero spend, to scaling his national digital marketing franchise network without ads, to driving 9-figure growth across a group of 500+ local businesses - Mark brings real-world insight that founders immediately connect with. He speaks with the clarity and credibility audiences trust - no fluff, just what works - helping founders see what matters, remove what doesn’t, and grow without the waste.

Mark is also the author of multiple business growth books, including the best-seller 'The Business Side of SEO' where he shares his real and honest journey of building and scaling a digital growth agency with zero investment, and 'Customer Growth Unlocked' where he guides founders through 101 customer growth challenges (via founder storytelling) and gives them an actionable checklist for each.

When founders hear Mark Preston speak, something clicks.

It’s not hype. It’s not recycled marketing jargon. It’s hard-won clarity from someone who’s been in the trenches - and stayed there for over two decades. Mark doesn’t talk about growth from a theoretical pedestal, he speaks from a place of real experience - helping founders build momentum, not burn cash.

Every keynote, workshop, or panel he delivers is rooted in one guiding principle:

Growth without the waste.

It’s the red thread that runs through everything Mark does - helping founders cut through noise, avoid costly mistakes, and scale with precision.

Why Book Mark?

Because your audience deserves more than just inspiration. They deserve direction.

Mark has advised, trained, and spoken to audiences across the UK, the US, and Europe - not as a guru, but as a trusted growth operator who’s lived the reality of founder life.

He’s grown businesses with zero marketing budget.
He’s built and scaled a national digital marketing franchise network without spending a penny on ads.
He’s helped startup teams shift from scattered activity to structured growth.
And today, through Founders Growth Partner and his strategic equity-based partnerships, he works side-by-side with founders to shape, structure, and scale customer growth from the ground up.

Bookers choose Mark because his talks spark a shift - from guessing to clarity, from overwhelm to focused action. His delivery is engaging, grounded, and packed with takeaways your audience can apply immediately.

What Makes Mark Different?

Deep Founder Empathy: Mark doesn’t speak at founders - he gets them. He’s bootstrapped, franchised, scaled, and advised.
No-Fluff Delivery: Real stories, clear takeaways, honest insights - every talk is built to move people from insight to action.
Tailored Talks: Every session is designed to fit your audience’s growth stage, event format, and goals.
Proven Impact: Whether it’s a keynote for a scale-up summit or a tactical workshop for early-stage founders, Mark helps audiences leave with a usable plan - not just a notebook full of notes.

Book Mark When You Want...

A digital growth talk that actually resonates with founders
Practical frameworks over abstract theory
A speaker who knows how to scale without wasting time, energy, or budget
Someone your audience will thank you for bringing in
A safe pair of hands

Ready to Book Mark Preston?

Whether you’re programming a keynote, a founder workshop, or a panel discussion - Mark delivers talks that cut through the noise and move founders forward.

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