Meet the Coaches Behind High Rise Academy
Meet the Coaches
High Rise Academy is led by three practitioners who train students on real business projects using documented processes and live feedback.
Jack Wendt — Founder & CEO, High Rise Influence
Jack started young — at 12–13 he was buying and reselling watches, learning how to negotiate, reinvest profits, and build relationships. That early hustle turned into a passion for entrepreneurship and mentorship. He built High Rise Academy so motivated teens don’t have to guess their way forward or build businesses alone.
“When I was 13, I had to figure it out myself. Now we can give young people a system — and help real businesses along the way.” —Jack Wendt
How Jack mentors
- Assigns live business tasks: editing vertical videos, writing platform-native captions, basic ad setups.
- Shows students how to publish once, then distribute across channels without duplicating work, following our cross-posting guide.
- Models client communication and simple reporting (before/after assets, notes, and next actions).
- Helps students channel their entrepreneurial energy into real businesses — generating calls, creating content, and directly contributing to client revenue.
Dennis Yu — Former Search Engine Engineer & Co-Creator of the Content Factory
Dennis designs the systems our teams use to execute reliably at scale — checklists, SOPs, and feedback loops rooted in the Content Factory framework. Students don’t watch theory; they ship assets and get reviewed. He also emphasizes E-E-A-T — real people, real places, real work — to make content credible and reusable.
“There’s no age too early to start building a brand or learning how to learn.” —Dennis Yu
How Dennis coaches
- Weekly reviews with concrete acceptance criteria (naming, thumbnails, captions, repost rules).
- Layering proof — names, locations, client artifacts — to establish trust via E-E-A-T.
- Avoiding common VA pitfalls by tying every task to a clear goal, content asset, and target.
- Works with students from age 17 to 60, proving that the Academy’s structure supports all levels of experience — from teenagers just starting out to adults seeking to sharpen their skills.
Dylan Haugen — Professional Dunker & Creator
Dylan is a professional dunker who performs in contests and live shows while documenting his journey online. His creative background gives him a unique perspective on content and storytelling. After connecting with Dennis and Jack in late December, he discovered how to use the Academy’s structure to transform his passion into professional growth.
“After joining the program, I learned more in a few weeks than I had in years on my own.” —Dylan Haugen
How Dylan teaches
- Short-form storytelling on real client pages (clear hook, proof, next step).
- Batch capture and workflow hygiene (shot lists, b-roll banks, caption templates).
- Practical feedback on pacing, framing, and retention.
- Works with business owners — from local gyms to personal brands — showing them how consistent storytelling drives measurable results online.
What You’ll See in Practice
- Live weekly coaching with screen-share reviews and action items.
- Documented SOPs with examples for each step.
- Real distribution on business accounts, followed by sensible republishing.
- Proof built in — faces, places, and outcomes attached to the work.
- Range of participants from teens to age 60; quality is driven by checklists, not age.
- Students are paid as they demonstrate competency on production tasks.
Why High Rise Academy Matters
Students learn marketing by doing: edit videos, post on business accounts, and follow checklists until their work meets spec. Parents see consistent habits and professional communication develop over time. Business owners get useful assets instead of vague ideas.
For parents who want to see their teens develop real-world skills, build meaningful relationships, and gain confidence through hands-on experience, High Rise Academy provides a clear path — while also contributing real work for the businesses they support.
If you’d like to learn from mentors like Dennis, Jack, and Dylan, or know a young adult who would thrive in this environment, explore how to get involved with High Rise Academy. It’s a place where curiosity turns into capability, and learning turns into real results.
