From the outside, a successful career in marketing, coaching, or podcasting looks pretty complicated. And while that may be partly true, the most important tools you’ll need as you rise to the top are serious motivation, a passion for helping people and a metric ton of perseverance. 

Jason Portnoy is an obsessed marketer! Jason’s passion drove him to turn his clothing brand, True Rivalry, into a success that even caught the attention of Shark Tank's Daymond John. Today, through his agency JPORT Media, Jason and his team use the latest marketing strategies to help businesses raise awareness and increase their bottom line, often scaling them past 7 figures. Jason has been mentored by, taught, coached for, and interviewed by Daymond John, Gary Vaynerchuk, Ryan Deiss, Frank Kern and more, some of whom have been featured on his own show, Perfectly Mentored. 

On this episode of Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario and Jason discuss taking advantage of the crazy coincidences that come your way, why foresight is a powerful weapon for marketers, the secret Jason uses to get big-name guests on his podcast and the joy - on both sides - of providing real value and vulnerability as a coach and consultant. Listen in for a breath of fresh air and positivity with a heavy dose of wisdom.  

What You’ll Learn 

How Jason’s persistence won him a meeting with Daymond John (and how that shaped a huge part of his entrepreneurial journey)

Why the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine presented the “perfect storm” for Facebook ads

What changes when you see success not as a competition, but as the gift that keeps on giving

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Anyone who wants to grow, I want to have a conversation and see if I could help you. At the same time, I'm completely transparent and honest. If I do not believe I could help you or bring any value to you. I will not take one cent from you. I don't believe in being paid without delivering value.” - Jason Portnoy

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Perfectly Mentored Podcast 

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Too often, we find ourselves so stressed out by the details of our days that we forget to zoom out and pay attention to the concepts that will matter to us in the big picture, long after the petty stress has faded.

On this episode of Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario dives into 5 undeniable facts that changed his perspective, including what it means to properly nurture ourselves emotionally and physically, being a human being versus simply being human, and why we walk further and with more fulfillment when we walk together.   

What You’ll Learn 

How medicine becomes food if you don't treat food like medicine

What we gain when we give our time, energy and compassion to those around us

Why rest and exercise are not optional if you're hoping to get anywhere

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“You can become courageous and you can take that leap, but you have to have the confidence. There are so many people who are knocked down in this world because they just don't have the confidence to take that step and move forward.” - Mario Arace

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In any situation, good or bad, there are multiple ways to approach the issue. In the case of the coronavirus crisis, for example, we can choose to catch up on Netflix and spend our time worrying about the state of the world and the stability of our jobs. Or we can choose to use this time to slow down, re-evaluate our perspective, and begin to build something life-changing that will last far beyond the lockdown. 

This time on Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario dives into life during the COVID-19 pandemic, including cultivating a mindset of opportunity rather than hopelessness or complacency, taking advantage of the time we have in isolation to rebuild yourself however you need to, and understanding that the world isn’t going to go back to the way it was before - and that’s okay. Listen in to get inspired to create and move forward during this difficult time.   

What You’ll Learn 

What questions we should be asking ourselves right now about how life was before COVID-19, and how it could be even better after

How to get creative and work on yourself from home, physically and in terms of your mindset

Why all the time we currently have on our hands is a huge blessing, and how to use it to supercharge your imagination and motivation

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“To me it's powerful. It's like we have this, we have the shining light right now. The world is changing. Are you? Don't let the world pass you by. Let's use this time wisely” - Mario Arace

Connect with Mario Arace:

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The fear of change - of taking a leap - is a widespread one. We become complacent, comfortable, and soon we can’t stand the thought of anything else. Think, though...who ever became successful inside their own comfort zone? What are you risking by standing still? 

On this episode of Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario breaks down the cost of not taking a plunge, why change is necessary for prosperity, how successful people perceive a challenge, and the secret to never losing. Join the conversation to shift your perspective and conquer your fears.   

What You’ll Learn 

Why winning the lottery (or other avenues of quick money) is not the answer

How to re-evaluate your definition of the word "easy" to move forward

Why knowing yourself is the best defense against crippling fear - and why The Wizard of Oz is the best example to follow

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“If someone is stuck living an unhappy or mundane life, does he or she truly believe it can be changed? Or is he or she simply afraid to change it?” - Mario Arace

Connect with Mario Arace:

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Progress is an exciting thing. We have our goals in mind, we're ready and willing to go....and then we start tripping up. We smack into a proverbial brick wall, and it seems like the end. Well, it doesn't have to be. But that depends on you.

Today on Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario lays out the 4 roadblocks we face as we rid our lives of negativity and focus on moving forward, the actions and mindset changes we need to adopt to get past them, and what the universe will do for us if we can just start moving. Listen in for the permission you've been waiting on to simply get started.  

What You’ll Learn 

How the people you hang around can really help (or seriously hinder) your progress

What your perspective, and the intention with which you change it, has to do with your approach to obstacles

Why succeeding perfectly isn't the point, and how that state of mind holds us back

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“When we talk about roadblocks in life, you know, we have to get around them. We can't just sit there and allow these roadblocks to keep us from moving forward. We have to take action.” - Mario Arace

Connect with Mario Arace:

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Pop quiz: what’s the most powerful weapon you’ve got? Is it your education? Friends and family? A skill set? Not at all. Believe it or not, all you really need to passionately run after that goal that you have is your own indescribable brain. But you’ve got to know how to use it first. 

This time on Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario gets into the mindset you need to start manifesting what you want, including what you need to know about the way beliefs are formed internally (as well as why believing in yourself is mandatory), the reasons why waiting for an opportunity is a waste of time, and the amazing potential you unlock in yourself when you stop listening and comparing yourself to the external world. Tune in to center your focus and figure out what it takes to move powerfully in the right direction.  

What You’ll Learn 

Which tools you already have at your disposal to bring the things you dream about into being

How to keep on track towards each goal in sequence and avoid stalling out or getting distracted

What you can do right now to clear up what is true and what is false in your brain and in your life

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“I changed my mindset and I realized that once I embraced that struggle, there was nothing that was going to stop me from finding that excitement again. When I embraced it, I knew that if I stayed on that path, if I stayed towards my destination, if I truly just kept fighting and knocking out all of the obstacles, that struggle was going to turn into something fantastic. And it did - look where it took me. Look where I am right now.” - Mario Arace

Connect with Mario Arace:

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Most of us know how tempting it can be to push the blame onto someone or something that isn't us. And when we give in and do it, how often are we thinking about all that we've just given up?

On this episode of Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario discusses the power that comes from taking responsibility and being the sole owner of your own life, understanding where your choices have led and how you got there, and the sacrifices we have to make to invest in the happy, fulfilling future we are pursuing. Listen in to start taking back control of your life.   

What You’ll Learn 

How to step back and recognize all the good things you have going for you

What it takes to make your comfort zone uncomfortable so you can move forward

Why deferring to others means letting your power slip out of your hands

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“It's completely liberating. There you are knowing that you are the one who dictates the path that you are on. You are the ruler of your life. I can't stop saying that.” - Mario Arace

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Much like the trees in an orchard, we grow the way we're planted. But we are far from helpless. And no one is responsible for our own happiness and fulfillment but us. So what are you waiting for? Take Control and start living.

After a devastating loss, Mario set off on a journey that looked, to everyone else, like tremendous success - but it was slowly killing him. It took a conversation with himself and with God, some spilled coffee, and a few setbacks, but today Mario is driven by clear purpose, freedom, and the desire to help the rest of the world achieve the same things and live a life with no regrets.

In the inaugural episode of Elevate Others: The Movement, Mario dives into his own path towards power and purpose, how we keep ourselves from fulfilling our potential (as well as how to stop) and the incredible tribe that every single person reading this can be a part of. Join the conversation and break free from all the things holding you back.   

What You’ll Learn 

Why it took just one initial moment of clarity to set Mario on his path towards freedom

How to grab hold of the key to not only figuring out your purpose but acting on it

What you can do to cut through the information overwhelm we live in

And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Here's the thing. It's your life. It's your gift. If you don't unwrap that gift, you are merely existing. If you are living life on someone else's terms, if you are living life to make someone else happy, you are losing.” - Mario Arace

Connect with Mario Arace:

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Elevate Others: the Movement is for people living an unfulfilled life, stuck in their own mental prisons, desperately hoping to find their passion and purpose and regain their identity.

I want to show you how to turn your pain into power and your chaos into calm, leaving the pain, chaos, and anxiety behind for a life of freedom and happiness. It all starts with breaking free from your scars and unlocking your mental prison.

Because I have been through so many stages of rock bottom moments, because I know what it’s like to lose all passion and identity and end up at the verge of giving up on life, I am you. And just like me, you will find your power in growing through the pain. I found my path after I left a successful career that was draining the life from me and turned my energy towards empowering people with the clarity and focus to identify their true passion and purpose within themselves. Join the conversation. Your perfect path is waiting.

–Mario Arace