From Athlete to CEO with Mark Blockers

<p>Episode 55 - From Athlete to CEO with Mark Blocker</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeff interviews Mark Blocker in Michigan who is the CEO of Big Block Athletics, the Founder of the Mark Blocker Foundation, a Success Coach and an Investor. He’s a role model to the youth in Detroit and a successful businessman.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mark and Jeff discuss:</p> <p> </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Athlete his whole life; played different sports growing up.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Obtained his degree in 2014 from University of Phoenix in the medical field and couldn't get a job.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">In Oct 2015 he quit working at McDonalds and started his business full-time.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Fun fact his business isn’t named after him but an Engine company.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Advocate for mental health awareness.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Feels a connection with Detroit teens and has a foundation to assist them.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Coaches entrepreneurs who are trying to scale their business</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Currently doing a Speaking Engagement through the Body positivity Podcast.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Mark and other self love experts have a course - 31 day course at your own pace.</li> </ol><p> </p> <p>Fast Five Questions</p> <p> </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “Affirmations and tend to myself first; fix my mindset. What you think you do. Use Youtube and audiobooks to prepare my mind.”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Sponsoring a Rugby team, too soon. ”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is a book that you would recommend? “Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Salesforce for sales, good company.” </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is the bes