About

From a young age, I've been driven by the desire to chart my own course. This desire first manifested at age 14, when I became the go-to lawn mower in my neighborhood. That early experience taught me a powerful lesson: the effort I put into my work directly influenced my earnings.

By 16, I had grasped the correlation between time and money. I started teaching private saxophone lessons, a venture that quickly grew and made me question the value of a traditional part-time job. As my student base expanded, so did my entrepreneurial spirit, leading me to focus solely on my lessons business, which offered significantly more freedom and financial reward.

My passion for entrepreneurship followed me to Temple University, where I majored in Chemistry and Physics. While studying, I launched a personal tutoring service, leveraging my strengths in Math, Science, and test preparation to teach up to 15 students weekly, significantly enhancing my income. Concurrently, my brother and I founded "Mencel Brothers Landscaping," building on our combined experiences and specializing in comprehensive landscaping services.

Music has always been my passion, and during college, I played in a rock band called “Bel Heir.” Our band not only performed original music and toured but also covered songs at local venues, providing a dual income stream. This experience spurred my long-term interest in the business side of creative industries. Our dedication eventually secured a record deal with RCA Records and a publishing deal with Pulse Recordings. Music wasn’t just a creative outlet; it was a thriving business.

This realization propelled me into music artist management, founding LookUp Ent., where I achieved several platinum records and a top 10 hit with “Roses” by The Chainsmokers. I've secured high-profile performances for clients on shows like The Today Show, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Fallon.