Are you on the verge of taking your brand to the next level?

If so, this mastermind program is for you. 

Join Devin D. Marks (aka, The TED Talk Whisperer) and a curated community of leaders, like yourselfready to upgrade their brand platform and communications.




Maximize Your Message.

Amplify Your Ambitions!

The m3 Experience, is a traditional mastermind group on steroids. In it, you will learn the necessary skills to take your brand platform to a TED level, while reaping the benefits of working together with fellow experts in their respective fields.

Improve your impact.

Strengthen your platform.

This unique and unparalleled opportunity brings together the expert insights of Devin Marks with the powerful benefits and leveraging afforded by a traditional mastermind group.

Take your game to the next level!

Join the Maximized Message Mastermind!

Benefits of the m3 Experience:

  • Exclusive Access

    Limited to 12 participants for a personalized, high-touch experience.

  • Expert insights

    Tap into The TED Talk Whisperer's expertise and network.

  • TEDster Wisdom

    Gain valuable insights from the TED community.

  • Influencer Referrals

    Connect with influencers to amplify your message.

  • Professional Friendships

    Build lasting relationships with like-minded peers.

Here's what it includes:

  • Biweekly Meetings (Zoom every 2 weeks)

  • Accelerator Learning Sessions (Specific skills taught by Devin)

  • Peer Feedback Roundtables (Following a protocol curated by Devin)

  • Hotseats for Individual Spotlights (3 types: Q&A to group, input to individual, affirmations)

  • Three 1:1 Coaching Calls with The TED Talk Whisperer (45-min with Devin)

  • Private Slack Channel for Ongoing Dialogue (Monitored by Devin and team; accessible to your cohort only.)

  • Training culminates at a live, in-person event, The More Tales Storytelling Festival, in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky

Participants are reviewed to ensure a “peer” learning environment.

(Subject to application and approval)

Your Guide

Devin D. Marks

Hi, I’m Devin, The TED Talk Whisperer.

I’m driven by catalyzing BIG IDEAS for a better world! I've spent years training niche experts, authors, and leaders (just like you) to deliver powerful messages.

I teach people to connect with audiences and compel them to action!

  • Coached TOP 10 TED speaker, Dr. Robert Waldinger (48M+ views).
  • Trained multiple million-view TEDsters.
  • Worked with 100s hailing from groups like Boeing, Texas Instruments, and Harvard Medical.
  • Innovated as nation’s 1st TED-Style online coach.
  • Lead a team of certified trainers delivering award-winning results.
  • Clients enjoying 100s-of-millions of views!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is the m3 Experience?

    The m3 Experience — Maximized Message Mastermind — is a 9-month program focusing on message amplification and platform building.

    The principal trainer is Devin D. Marks (#TheTEDTalkWhisperer), the nation’s premier TED-style speaker coach.

    Devin has spent years training 100s of leaders, just like you, to captivate audiences. His clients hail from organizations like Boeing, Texas Instruments, and Harvard Medical School.; their talks have garnered hundreds-of-millions of worldwide views.

    Devin leads an award winning, international team of renowned experts in speaker messaging and story training. More of Devin’s background can be found here, and on LinkedIn.

  • What does the program include?

    The program includes biweekly Zoom meetings; accelerator learning sessions; peer feedback roundtables; hotseats; 1:1 coaching calls; and a private Slack channel. Training culminates in a live storytelling event in the Lexington, KY area.

    The program fee is $5,400 (9 months @ $600 per month). You can also pay up front for $4,800 (and save $600).

    ** Travel and lodging costs associated with the live event in Kentucky are not included in the program fee (i.e., they're additional and paid by the trainee).

  • How often are the Zoom meetings held?

    Biweekly Zoom meetings will be conducted, providing regular opportunities for learning, sharing, and networking.

  • Is there individualized coaching in the program?

    Yes, participants will have access to 1:1 coaching calls with The TED Talk Whisperer to address specific challenges and goals.

  • What is the live event in Kentucky? And, can I apply if I'm not based in Kentucky?

    The program culminates with a live event during the engaging More Tales Storytelling Festival in the Bluegrass region. Our gathering will dovetail with the storytelling festival programming.

    Note: Costs associated with travel and lodging for the live event in Kentucky are not included in the program fee.

    You can apply to program if you are from anywhere in the United States and Canada. The live event in Kentucky is just one component, and the rest of the program is accessible online.

  • How is peer feedback incorporated into the program?

    Peer feedback is facilitated through roundtable sessions and hotseats, creating a supportive environment for constructive input from fellow participants.

  • What is the advantage of a curated and limited number of participants?

    This ensures that participants are surrounded by a complimentary group of peers. Keeping the participant number limited to 12 ensures a personalized experience, fosters strong connections, and allows for potent in-depth discussions.

  • How can I benefit from The TED Talk Whisperer's expertise and network?

    Throughout the program, you'll have access to insights, referrals to influencers, and more, leveraging The TED Talk Whisperer's extensive network.

  • Will this training prepare me to give a TED Talk?

    No. This is not a TED Talk speaker coaching program. If you want to take it further, you’ll be given suggestions for a number of options (DIY, mini-course, solo coaching, etc.). For example, if you want to deliver a TED-caliber message, we offer a course called the mySHORTtalk training, which is the full-blown, soup-to-nuts course. Devin and his certified coaches also work 1:1 with speakers.

    To inquire about the mySHORTtalk course submit your interest here.

Payment options

Pay in monthly installments or pay in full (and save $600)

$5,400 (9 months @ $600 per month)
$4,800 (up front; $600 discount)

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