Show Notes
Episode 70: RESET with Mark de Grasse, Entrepreneur and President, DigitalMarketer
About the Guest
Mark de Grasse is the President of DigitalMarketer, a skills and talent development firm that has served over 100,000 students in 174 countries. He has a diverse background in various industries, including fitness, educational tech, real estate, and marketing. Mark is known for his expertise in digital marketing and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance marketing strategies.
Summary
Mark de Grasse shares his journey from experiencing a major setback in his late 20s to becoming the President of Digital Marketer. He emphasizes the importance of failure and how it can lead to personal growth and success. Mark also discusses the role of mental health in achieving success and shares his strategies for maintaining good mental health. He explains how Digital Marketer teaches all aspects of digital marketing and leverages artificial intelligence to enhance marketing strategies. Mark believes that the journey itself is the goal and aims to help individuals achieve epic levels of success by shifting their perspective on success.
Key Takeaways
- Failure can lead to personal growth and success.
- Mental health plays a crucial role in achieving success.
- Digital Marketer teaches all aspects of digital marketing through a systematic framework.
- Artificial intelligence can enhance marketing strategies and increase productivity.
- The journey itself is the goal, and success should be defined by personal fulfillment rather than external achievements.
Quotes
- “If I could help people understand that the journey part of it is the goal, like what you’re doing, you’re already doing it.” – Mark de Grasse
- “The only thing you actually have control of is how you perceive your current situation.” – Mark de Grasse
- “The journey is the goal. And if I could convince people of that, then I think I could help people break out of the cycle.” – Mark de Grasse
| Timestamp | Summary |
|---|---|
| 0:00:00 | Mark’s big reset in his late 20s |
| 0:03:05 | Mark’s varied background and early aspirations |
| 0:04:31 | Lessons learned from previous experiences |
| 0:06:00 | Mark’s journey through different industries |
| 0:08:46 | The biggest failure and lessons learned |
| 0:10:45 | Mark’s big reset and the positive outcome |
| 0:11:37 | Reflection on the past failure and current success |
| 0:11:37 | Discussion about setbacks and mental health in high achievers |
| 0:17:19 | Importance of mental health and strategies for success |
| 0:18:15 | Overview of DigitalMarketer and leveraging AI in marketing |
| 0:19:46 | The power of AI in improving productivity and communication |
| 0:21:42 | Integration of AI in education and personalized learning |
| 0:23:02 | Crafting marketing messages based on individual consumer data |
| 0:23:02 | Marketing messages tailored to individuals using Google’s data. |
| 0:23:21 | Oddball question about the song to play in a life montage. |
| 0:24:07 | Helping individuals achieve epic levels of success. |
| 0:26:55 | Next episodes announcement. |