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Uncertainty Brings Opportunity

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Gene Marks, President of The Marks Group, shares timely insights on the top challenges facing businesses in 2025, including economic uncertainty, labor shortages, tax shifts, and the rapid evolution of AI and automation in the material handling industry. Learn why uncertainty isn't all bad, how to plan strategically, and what long-term moves can help your business stay competitive and sustainable through 2026.

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Uncertainty Brings Opportunity

In this episode of MHEDA Talks, host Shari Altergott, CEO of  The CX Edge, sits down with Gene Marks, President of The Marks Group and featured speaker at the upcoming MHEDA Convention later this month. Gene shares timely insights on the top challenges facing businesses in 2025, including economic uncertainty, labor shortages, tax shifts, and the rapid evolution of AI and automation in the material handling industry. Learn why uncertainty isn’t all bad, how to plan strategically, and what long-term moves can help your business stay competitive and sustainable through 2026.

Key Topics Discussed
  • Top Business Challenges for 2025
  • Navigating Uncertainty
  • Strategic Planning & Long-Term Growth
  • Internal Efficiency & Technology Adoption
  • Global Trade & Future Opportunities
About Gene Marks

Gene Marks is the President of The Marks Group, a consulting firm that helps small to mid-sized companies improve their operations and growth strategies through technology and smart business planning. As a nationally recognized columnist, author and business expert, Gene frequently presents at industry events—including MHEDA’s Annual Convention—where he shares practical, forward-thinking advice to help businesses navigate change and stay competitive. Gene frequently writes for leading publications like The Hill, Forbes, Inc., and The Philadelphia Inquirer, offering insights on business trends, public policy, and emerging technologies.

 

 

About the MHEDA Talks Podcast

Shari Altergott has over 20 years of experience within the Material Handling Industry.  During her career she has held several positions withing marketing, sales, business development and executive leadership. Today she leads The CX Edge, a customer experience consulting firm focused specifically on the material handling industry. Over her time, she has developed full scope marketing functions that manage corporate initiatives related to customer experience, CRM, social networking, brand development, advertising and lead generation. Learn more at cx-edge.com.