Is This Too Good To Be True? The High Rise Influence Program Explained by Its Founders
When people first hear about High Rise Influence, the reaction is almost always the same: “There’s no way this is real.” Free access to training, mentorship from leaders like Dennis Yu, and hands-on experience helping real local service businesses sounds impossible—especially for young adults still figuring out their path.
But the video we filmed together tells a different story. Four of us sat down for a real, honest conversation about where we’re at in life, what this program has done for us, and why we believe it’s worth sharing.
This article breaks down what we shared in that conversation and why the High Rise Influence model works so well for young adults.
Why Young Adults Are Uniquely Positioned to Succeed
In the video, we talked about how each of us founders lives a completely different life. One of us is married and in school. One is 27 and trying to find clear direction. One is 20 and already confident in his path. And then there’s me—I’m still in high school, and I’m a professional dunker.
Even with those differences, we share something important: we grew up surrounded by technology.
A lot of local service business owners haven’t had to live inside social media and modern tools the way we have. It’s not that they’re incapable—it’s just not their world. For young adults, using Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and now AI tools feels natural. We recognize patterns in interfaces and content without thinking about it.
That’s a massive advantage.
Inside High Rise Influence, we lean into that advantage instead of ignoring it. We plug those natural instincts into structured systems like the Content Factory, which breaks down how to market to actually drive results. When you combine what you already know with a clear framework, your skills become valuable very quickly.
Real Experiences We Shared
In the video, each of us shared where we were in life and what led us into this program.
I’m still in high school, and I’m a professional dunker. I travel across the country competing in dunk contests and creating content around that journey. On paper, it looks like I shouldn’t have much time for anything else.
But that’s exactly why my story matters here.
For most of my life, I made social media content just for myself—filming dunks, editing clips, posting on Instagram, and learning what caught people’s attention. I never thought of that as a “professional skill.” It was just something I did because I loved it.
When I got involved with High Rise Influence, I realized those same skills were incredibly valuable to local service business owners. The same instincts I use to pick the best angle on a dunk or to edit a hype clip help me decide what makes a strong testimonial, a compelling ad, or a short that stops people from scrolling.
That’s when it clicked: what feels normal to me can be life-changing for someone’s business.
How High Rise Influence Helps Young Adults Find Purpose
In our conversation, one of the guys talked about hitting 24 or 25 and suddenly asking himself, “What am I actually doing with my life?” That moment hits harder than most people admit.
I’ve seen versions of that same feeling in a lot of young adults—drifting through school, changing majors, trying random jobs, or scrolling all day because nothing feels meaningful.
Purpose didn’t show up for me in some huge, dramatic way. It came from being put in a position where my skills were useful to someone else.
Inside High Rise Influence, purpose looks like:
- Helping a local business owner who genuinely needs support
- Seeing your work turn into leads, reviews, and real results
- Being trusted with responsibility and held accountable
- Working alongside other young adults who are aiming higher than “just get by”
Real progress comes from doing real work, learning from your mistakes, and slowly realizing, “I’m actually good at this—and it matters.”
Direction isn’t something you wait around for. You build it through deliberate practice and real work.
Digital Skills Young Adults Already Have
If you’re a young adult reading this, there’s a good chance you already have your own version of the skills needed in this space. You grew up in a digital world—using social media, creating and consuming videos, learning new tools quickly, and navigating technology as second nature.
Most of us don’t even realize how much we’ve picked up just by living online: understanding what makes content engaging, recognizing patterns in how platforms work, and adapting to new features and trends without thinking too hard about it.
Young adults are also surprisingly good at reasoning with AI tools. Because we’re used to technology evolving fast, things like prompting, experimenting, and iterating feel natural. Those instincts translate directly into this work—helping local businesses tell their stories, produce content, and run campaigns that actually perform.
All of these everyday digital habits become valuable when they’re applied inside a clear process with real clients.
A Community Built on Real Work, Not Hype
We’re very clear inside the program: this is not a “get rich quick” scheme.
We’re not promising overnight success or crazy income screenshots. What we’re offering is:
- Real work with real local businesses
- Systems and frameworks that have been tested
- Mentorship from people like Dennis and the rest of the BlitzMetrics and High Rise teams
- A community of young adults who are serious about building something
In the video, you can see how much we genuinely enjoy working together. That’s not acting. We joke around, challenge each other, and push each other to do better—not because we’re trying to impress anyone, but because we actually care about the work and the people we’re serving.
How to Get Involved
If you’re a young adult and any of this resonates with you—feeling directionless, wanting to use your existing skills for something that matters, or just wanting a path that isn’t “go to school and hope it works out”—then this is worth exploring.
High Rise Academy is the training path where young adults like me get real-world experience, build portfolios, and learn how to run campaigns the right way.
If you’re looking for direction, purpose, and a place to put your skills to work in a meaningful way, High Rise Academy might be the right next step for you.
