Founder and President of Wardell Professional Development, Mark Wardell has developed a reputation as a leader in business advisory by helping entrepreneurs successfully plan, execute, and manage sustainable business growth.

In addition to offering comprehensive business consulting services through his company, Mark regularly shares his business advisory expertise through many channels. He is a published author of seven business books, frequent contributor to several top national publications including Profit Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and CGA Magazine, and a speaker at high-profile business events and on televised programs including BNN’s Money Talk with Patricia Lovett-Reid. Mark has been a keynote speaker in Canada, US, United Kingdom, France, Barbados and Australia. Among the list has been the IBBA Canadian Conference, Advocis, SFU, BCIT and many Chambers and private business groups with audiences of up to 3000. Popular topics include Succession Planning and Maximizing Your Business for Sale.

Mark continuously strives to expand his business expertise and maintain his position as a business advisory authority by researching, networking, and exploring new ideas among successful professionals. Prior to founding Wardell in 1999, Mark’s career included time as a business advisor for a major California-based consulting firm, an entrepreneur, a professional musician and a national level gymnastics coach.