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Donald Van de Mark

Donald Van de Mark

Keynote Speaker: Real Estate Broker and Former Broadcast Journalist

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Donald Van de Mark Biography

Donald Van de Mark has been a television reporter and anchorman, an Internet entrepreneur and a public speaker. Now he’s an author with "The Good Among the Great: 19 Traits of the Most Admirable, Creative and Joyous People."

Among his television credits, Van de Mark was Executive Producer, Editor and host of two public broadcasting TV series, "Great Entrepreneurs" and "Great Leaders," where he profiled giants of business, including Andy Grove of Intel, Jack Welch of GE, Martha Stewart, Stephen Covey and many more. These programs can be seen currently through Comcast’s pay per view offerings.

From 1995 to 1999, Van de Mark was instrumental in the launch of the first digital, non-linear television network, CNNfn. There, he co-created and anchored four original television shows: "Washington Unwrapped," "The Media Show," "Biz Buzz" and "Entrepreneurs Only." Van de Mark edited all four shows. With Terry Keenan, Van de Mark also co-anchored and edited CNNfn’s premier market program, "Street Sweep." Additionally, he edited and co-anchored "MoneyWeek" on CNN. Throughout this time, Van de Mark was also a correspondent and a substitute anchor on "Moneyline." On August 31, 1998 Van de Mark broke the story of Long Term Capital Management’s near collapse; an event that shook global currency, bond and equity markets.

Prior to CNN and CNNFn, Van de Mark moved “off-air” when he made his first foray into the corporate boardroom and the embryonic world of e-Commerce. On August 30, 1993, he chased down QVC Inc.’s chairman and CEO Barry Diller as he emerged from CNN’s studio. Rebuffed for an interview, Van de Mark nonetheless began a dialogue with Diller that culminated in his joining QVC as director of corporate communications. Reporting directly to the chairman and CEO, Van de Mark co-wrote with Diller speeches on interactivity and e-Commerce. He managed investor communications and news coverage as QVC made two widely covered takeover attempts: a $10 billion run at Paramount Communications and a scuttled $6.4 billion merger with CBS Inc.

Prior to QVC, Van de Mark spent five years in Washington, DC reporting on the political economy as the National Correspondent for CNBC. He launched his career in communications in 1981 at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. He became a desk assistant at WCBS-TV News. From there he joined Business Times on ESPN.

Van de Mark has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University, where he majored in Political Science.

Van de Mark graduated from St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island. He attended Upper Canada College in Toronto.

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Donald Van de Mark Speaking Topics

Developing a True, Whole Self

Become a more admirable, creative, and joyous person. You’ll not only learn how to reach your goals, you’ll also discover how to “delight in the doing.” With video clips of exclusive interviews with leaders like holistic medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, advertising legend Shelly Lazarus, former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, and more.

Assessing the World Clearly and Efficiently

Learn to recognize and develop traits of the most admirable, creative, and joyous people. This riveting presentation, full of firsthand accounts of leaders from many fields, will show you how to perceive others and circumstances more clearly and make better choices. See how to become more experiential, realistic, and detached. And also find out how to value the process of your work as much as your performance.

Interacting Effectively

Great leaders in every field share three key personality characteristics that help them interact effectively with others—they’re egalitarian, empathic, and dutiful. Discover how you can develop these traits and achieve more success in all facets of life. Includes examples and exclusive video clips.

Your Personal Payoff

Some people are not just successful, they’re extraordinary. Moreover, these people share many of the same personality traits. In this presentation you will learn to identify and cultivate three of the same traits: creativity, exuberance, and transcendence. Includes examples from the lives of best-selling author Julia Cameron, former GE CEO Jack Welch, polar explorer Ann Bancroft, and other leaders.

Donald Van de Mark Videos

Donald van de Mark, author, "The Good Among the Great" - YouTube

How do I book Donald Van de Mark to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donald Van de Mark for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donald Van de Mark, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donald Van de Mark or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Donald Van de Mark for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Donald Van de Mark, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donald Van de Mark, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Donald Van de Mark speak about?

Donald Van de Mark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, News & Media, Real Estate and Motivational.

Where does Donald Van de Mark travel from?

Donald Van de Mark generally travels from Sonoma, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Donald Van de Mark?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donald Van de Mark for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donald Van de Mark for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donald Van de Mark or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Donald Van de Mark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, News & Media and Real Estate. The estimated speaking fee range to book Donald Van de Mark for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Donald Van de Mark generally travels from Sonoma, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Don Yaeger, Bill Rancic and Miles O'Brien. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Donald Van de Mark for an upcoming event.

Donald Van de Mark Speaking Topics

  • Developing a True, Whole Self

    Become a more admirable, creative, and joyous person. You’ll not only learn how to reach your goals, you’ll also discover how to “delight in the doing.” With video clips of exclusive interviews with leaders like holistic medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, advertising legend Shelly Lazarus, former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, and more.

  • Assessing the World Clearly and Efficiently

    Learn to recognize and develop traits of the most admirable, creative, and joyous people. This riveting presentation, full of firsthand accounts of leaders from many fields, will show you how to perceive others and circumstances more clearly and make better choices. See how to become more experiential, realistic, and detached. And also find out how to value the process of your work as much as your performance.

  • Interacting Effectively

    Great leaders in every field share three key personality characteristics that help them interact effectively with others—they’re egalitarian, empathic, and dutiful. Discover how you can develop these traits and achieve more success in all facets of life. Includes examples and exclusive video clips.

  • Your Personal Payoff

    Some people are not just successful, they’re extraordinary. Moreover, these people share many of the same personality traits. In this presentation you will learn to identify and cultivate three of the same traits: creativity, exuberance, and transcendence. Includes examples from the lives of best-selling author Julia Cameron, former GE CEO Jack Welch, polar explorer Ann Bancroft, and other leaders.

Donald Van de Mark Videos

Donald van de Mark, author, "The Good Among the Great" - YouTube
  • How do I book Donald Van de Mark to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donald Van de Mark for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donald Van de Mark, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donald Van de Mark or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Donald Van de Mark for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Donald Van de Mark, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donald Van de Mark, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Donald Van de Mark speak about?

    Donald Van de Mark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, News & Media, Real Estate and Motivational.
  • Where does Donald Van de Mark travel from?

    Donald Van de Mark generally travels from Sonoma, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Donald Van de Mark?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donald Van de Mark for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donald Van de Mark for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donald Van de Mark or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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