1403: Ryze Agency: Build a Purpose-Driven Business in the Wellness Industry with Marketing Expert Mark Young

Sunday, August 17, 2025

It’s exhausting trying to do everything “right” when every headline, product, and influencer tells you something different. One day it’s carbs, the next it’s cortisol, and somehow your to-do list now includes cold plunges, fasting windows, and niche supplements. For entrepreneurs especially, the pressure to optimize every part of life turns wellness into another hustle—measured, marketed, and rarely sustainable. And after all that effort, you’re still tired, still stressed, and quietly wondering if the whole system is just built to keep you chasing your tail.

Mark Young is the founder and CEO of Ryze Agency, a South Florida marketing firm for health and wellness brands, and leads a medical device company focused on blood pressure reduction. He’s also the author of Date Your Clients and host of the Performance Driven Living podcast where he shares practical health and business insights. Today, he explores how entrepreneurs can blend nutrition, storytelling, and AI to build stronger wellness ventures. He offers biohacking tips and marketing strategies that prioritize core health habits over quick fixes. His talk wove together tech, science, and narrative for lasting impact. Stay tuned!

Quotes:

“When people are not dealing with the healthiest version of themselves, they're living a life mostly subjugated to whatever health issues arise.”

“People don't care about you. They care about how you impact them.”

“People who are smart, understand critical thinking skills, and know how to adapt are going to be more productive and successful than ever imaginable.”