From Athlete to CEO with Mark Blockers

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. Mark and Jeff discuss: Athlete his whole life; played different sports growing up. Obtained his degree in 2014 from University of Phoenix in the medical field and couldn't get a job. In Oct 2015 he quit working at McDonalds and started his business full-time. Fun fact his business isn’t named after him but an Engine company. Advocate for mental health awareness. Feels a connection with Detroit teens and has a foundation to assist them. Coaches entrepreneurs who are trying to scale their business Currently doing a Speaking Engagement through the Body positivity Podcast. Mark and other self love experts have a course - 31 day course at your own pace. Fast Five Questions 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.” What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Sponsoring a Rugby team, too soon. ” What is a book that you would recommend? “Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt” What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Salesforce for sales, good company.” What is the best way to contact you? “Social Media or email. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Social: instagram.com/mark_blocker23, facebbok.com/markblocker32, twitter bigblock49 Website:  https://bigblockathletics.wixsite.com/bigblockathletics” Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation Connect with the Freedom Nation podcast at www.freedomnationpodcast.com You can connect with Jeff through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/