My name is Mark Banks, and I started with nothing—no home, no credit, no connections, not even a backup plan. I’ve lived in cars, flipped hustles, and failed publicly—but I turned those bottom moments into fuel for a vision that won’t let go.
Years ago, I made a promise to myself: I’d build a billion-dollar machine. But only on one condition—if I could do it by helping others succeed in their goals, too. That became the heartbeat behind everything I create.
One of my deepest goals—documented in Evernote back in 2020—is to buy a yellow Ferrari 458 Italia... and give it away. Not for hype, not for clout. For something bigger. I wanted that car for years. But after learning about a little girl named London fighting for her life with her mother unable to afford basic care, I knew the car wasn’t the endgame—impact was. That car would become a vehicle (literally) for raising money for families in need.
I built Level Up 2020 LLC not to chase clients but to partner with people chasing growth. Whether you’re launching from scratch, scaling with a fleet, or running on borrowed belief, this book and the framework behind it were made for you. I’ve helped people get funding, restructure their lives, rebuild from bankruptcy, and build again from pain.
I don’t care about followers. I care about frameworks that help people win—consistently, ethically, and fast. That’s why this 48-hour sprint exists. You don’t need more noise. You need visuals that convert, copy that speaks, and systems that keep moving when doubt hits.
Whether you’re reading this from your garage, a second shift break, or your own office, know this:
I built this system for you—because I’ve been you.