How To Ask For Help and Make Bolder Choices with Mark Stern (E83)

October 9, 2024

Asking for help and making bold choices are crucial steps in personal development and achieving goals. You can change your narrative at any moment; all it takes is the decision to make a choice and seek the help you need to move forward.

Joining us today is Mark Stern, serial entrepreneur and founder of ⁠⁠Custom Box Agency⁠⁠. Mark shares his journey from growing up in Alabama to becoming a successful entrepreneur, reflecting on the pivotal moment he realized the power of choice and how it propelled him forward.

Mark also discusses the importance of seeking help in his growth journey, the block that kept him from hitting seven figures, and the shift that made all the difference. He introduces us to his work at Custom Box Agency, exploring how his box designs enhance customer experiences and sharing case studies from clients.

Lastly, Mark explains why he prefers pictures over words, how it shapes his creative process, and the biggest blocks he’s currently working to overcome. Tune in to be inspired by his story and insights!

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:19] Who is Mark Stern

[04:53] Mark’s experience growing up in Alabama and the profound impact it had on his life

[10:12] When did Mark realize the power of choice, and how did taking ownership of his choices begin to propel his life forward?

[14:32] When did the concept of asking for help hit him, and what steps did he take afterward?

[16:40] How Mark became aware that he wasn’t asking for help before

[20:07] The block that was preventing Mark from reaching seven figures in his business and the shift he made to achieve that goal

[25:02] Mark’s vision and the activities he is focused on today to help others see that vision

[29:01] The various box designs offered by Custom Box Agency and how they enhance the customer experience

[30:20] Case studies of successful clients that Mark has worked with

[34:53] How did Mark acquire the skill set to elevate people’s awareness and ask insightful questions?

[38:30] How curiosity and wonder have become Mark’s superpower

[42:38] Why he prefers pictures over words

[46:52] The biggest blocks he is currently focused on overcoming

Key Takeaways:

”We can choose the change we want, or we can choose to change when we don’t want change.” ~Brian Bogert [09:54]
You are only as good as your weakest link. [11:13]
“You can change your narrative anytime. You just have to make a choice.” ~Mark Stern [12:30]
99% of the time, when people think it’s a strategic or tactical problem within their business, it’s often not a business issue at all. Most of the time, the larger obstacles come from within the leaders themselves, of which they are often not conscious. ~Brian Bogert [17:49]
It’s never just the strategy and tactics; it’s always the emotional triggers, behavioral patterns, and environmental conditioning that cause us to react in moments of unconsciousness, creating disconnects in our lives. ~Brian Bogert [16:40]
“Entrepreneurship does not celebrate you being good at everything; they want you to be known for one thing.” ~Mark Stern [21:00]
One of your strongest competitive advantages as an entrepreneur is being authentically you. ~Mark Stern [36:10]
“Curiosity and wonder are among the greatest expressions of self, but so many people don’t give themselves permission to explore.” ~Brian Bogert [37:33]
“There is no final destination, just a constant evolution of self.” ~Brian Bogert [46:32]
By niching down, you free up mental capacity, allowing you to direct more brainpower toward what matters. ~Mark Stern [48:42]
“We don’t really know what’s possible until we open ourselves to it.” ~Brian Bogert [49:27]