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Jason Parks

Jason is the Owner of The Media Captain, a digital marketing agency. He helps both large and small brands with their online marketing efforts. He has been featured in Search Engine Watch, About.com and JeffBullas.com for digital marketing features. Jason started his business at the age of 22 years old has a passion for entrepreneurship and business.

This Is How You Turn Your Instagram Selfies Into A Full-Time Job

By Jason Parks
If you're like me, you probably spend way too much time on Instagram. Whether I'm filtering my latest picture or scrolling down my feed, I spend a good chunk of my time every day on this social media site. What if I were to tell you you could make…

Java Jolt: 5 Reasons Morning Coffee Is The Breakfast Of Champions

By Jason Parks
Everyone knows that awful sound of an alarm clock buzzing early in the morning. The one motivation many Millennials have after hitting the snooze button is the cup of joe calling their name. Sixty percent of US coffee drinkers claim they need a cup…

What Irritates The Hell Out Of Millennials In The Workplace

By Jason Parks
Is there a worse feeling on planet Earth than the one you get when your alarm clock buzzes early Monday morning? Having to dress up for work, even though no one will see your outfit inside of your standard cubicle, only adds to your…

11 Ways to Kick Ass and be More Productive on the Weekend

By Jason Parks
In college, there was nothing better than sitting in your last class of the week, daydreaming about the game plan for the weekend. Should we go to a bar or a house party on Friday? What do we need to get for the tailgate on Saturday? Drinking and…

5 Ways To Give A Good First Impression With A Confident Handshake

By Jason Parks
Have you been giving dead fish handshakes since entering the business world? According to Urban Dictionary, a dead fish handshake is the ultimate faux pas in handshaking etiquette. A dead fish handshake, unsurprisingly, feels like you are holding a…

7 Ways For The Sleepiest Night Owl To Be More Of An Early Bird

By Jason Parks
Waking up in the morning and envisioning the entire day ahead of you can be a daunting task. Whether you have deadlines to meet, a flight to catch or important meetings to attend, making sure you have a positive outlook for the day ahead is crucial…

Break Out To Break Through: 7 Uncomfortable Steps To Take To Achieve Success

By Jason Parks
We have all experienced the feeling of discomfort. Just think back to school, when you had to give that dreaded five-minute speech. You are on deck to present to a room full of peers. Your heart starts beating fast; your adrenaline begins to rush.…

11 Ways Becoming A Morning Person Will Drastically Change Your Life For The Better

By Jason Parks
Apple CEO Tim Cook is known for getting up early and sending out company emails at 4:30 in the morning. The youngest CEO in the NBA, Brett Yormark, gets up at 3:30 in the morning in order to get to the office by 4:30. Waking up early certainly has…

13 Quotes That Will Remind You Why You're Working Hard To Achieve Your Goals

By Jason Parks
Staying motivated when it comes to your profession can sometimes be a daunting task. According to 20somethingfinance.com, in the US, 85.8 percent of males and 66.5 percent of females work more than 40 hours per week. Being on top of your game each…

The Connection Between Being A Championship Athlete And A Successful Businessman

By Jason Parks
Great athletes reach the pinnacle of their professions by accelerating past the competition to achieve their ultimate goal. The sense of accomplishment associated with winning a team championship or an individual award is huge for an athlete, but…

The Rise Of The Young Entrepreneur: Why You Should Start A Business In Your 20s

By Jason Parks
An entrepreneur is a person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture. If there is a time to take a risk — especially if it pertains to business — you better believe that you should take the leap of faith while you are in…