When I started learning from Dennis Yu, I didn’t realize how much that mentorship would change the way I approach work, communication, and leadership. Dennis has a way of breaking complex systems into repeatable processes — not just for marketing, but for life. Through his guidance, I learned how to take small, consistent actions that lead to big results.
Now, I work alongside Dennis and Jack Wendt to help young adults apply those same systems through the High Rise Academy. The goal is simple: give students and young professionals the structure, tools, and mentorship they need to build real skills — and use those skills to help their parents’ or local community businesses grow online.
Learning From Mentorship
Working with Dennis early on taught me the value of taking ownership. If something needs to get done, don’t wait for someone to remind you — just do it. If you make a mistake, communicate and fix it fast. That mindset has been the foundation for everything I do now.
It’s not just about mastering tools like ChatGPT, video editors, or ad platforms — it’s about learning how to think. How to solve problems. How to create systems that others can follow. Those are the same lessons we now pass on to new students inside High Rise Academy.
Coaching the Next Generation
Today, I help mentor young adults who are in the same place I was — motivated, curious, and ready to learn. Many of them are helping their parents’ small businesses with marketing, content, or local SEO. Through the Academy, we show them how to take proven systems — from personal branding frameworks to AI-powered content workflows — and make them work for real businesses.
It’s rewarding to see students go from unsure to confident, from consuming content to producing results. The same mentorship that helped me build momentum is now something I get to pass on every day.
Why It Matters
There’s a massive opportunity right now for young people who want to build skills that actually matter. Small business owners need help, and students need direction — High Rise Academy bridges that gap.
I’ve learned firsthand how the right guidance and structure can turn potential into performance. That’s what Dennis did for me — and what I now get to help do for others.
If you’re a young adult who wants to build real marketing skills while helping local businesses succeed, check out High Rise Academy. It’s where mentorship meets execution — and where the next generation of digital leaders are being built.
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