Marcus BlackwellPivotal point in business — The transition from after-school to Ed Tech.As your business grows and you remove yourself from inside your business to work on your business you begin to identify what business…Dec 19, 20181Dec 19, 20181
Marcus BlackwellOne of the top steps entrepreneurs can’t afford to miss: Protection.Make Music Count curriculum is officially patent pending which is a huge win for us. Many times inventors and companies don’t get the…Nov 15, 2018Nov 15, 2018
Marcus BlackwellCelebrating Make Music Count’s first intern, Kaylyn!Today I wanted to take a moment to recognize one of Make Music Count’s star players who also happens to be our first official intern.Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
Marcus BlackwellThe importance of perfecting your pitch.As an EdTech company founder, I am always pitching my business. Whether it’s to a school principal, Venture Capital Firm, or in an actual…Jun 28, 2018Jun 28, 2018
Marcus BlackwellSTEAM is being done all wrong, here’s how we fix it.New ideas are constantly being created to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. How are we using “Art” to…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Marcus BlackwellA Father’s Day tribute to my dad: Marcus Blackwell, Sr.Make Music Count is truly a combination of what I love and learned from both of my parents. In recognition of father’s day, I’d like to…Jun 18, 2018Jun 18, 2018
Marcus BlackwellCelebrating 6 years at Make Music Count (6 things I’ve learned over the years)It is such an amazing feeling to say that this month celebrates 6 years of operating Make Music Count! From the first time writing a math…Jun 12, 2018Jun 12, 2018
Marcus BlackwellCreativity is not enough. The Key Is Impact.More important than launching a creative product is launching a creative product that actually works, especially in education. There is an…Jun 6, 2018Jun 6, 2018
Marcus BlackwellQuick tips on conquering your inner-introvert and putting yourself out there.Take it from me, the saying is absolutely true: In business, it’s not who you know, it’s who knows you! Don’t let your entrepreneurial…Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
Marcus BlackwellTouchy but true: Teachers are not parents.I recently wrote a blog honoring my parents because I understand that it was their love and constant involvement in my life that led to my…May 29, 2018May 29, 2018