We had the good fortune of connecting with Daniel Marks Jr. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Daniel, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I was born and raised in South Florida, Broward County, to be exact. Hard work shaped my upbringing, and I was taught the importance of listening. When you listen, you have fun, and when you have fun, you win. The term “win” initially applied mostly to sports, where I spent much of my childhood. However, only recently did I begin to see it in a new light. Winning is no longer just about victories in sports but about success in life’s various settings and situations.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My career has been and continues to be a work in progress for almost 20 years and counting. I have been able to learn and develop programs while watching people and athletes get rewarded for what they have worked hard to achieve. I named my performance company Exclusive because of how differently we do things. This is the only place to find and get what we offer as a performance training center.

I am most excited about the next few years, as I have expanded my reach into a prominent South Florida private school, Miami Country Day School, in hopes of sharing my expertise and providing the Exclusive way of performance training. I have worked hard and continue to work hard to make myself one of the top fitness professionals in the country. It has not been an easy task, but through commitment to what I have learned and developed, it is starting to blossom into something special.

Our brand and story are still in their infancy because it takes more than 10 years to become an overnight success. In my case, I have taken baby steps (20 years). I have made a name for myself and have begun to leave the mark of Exclusive in the South Florida area.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Listen, some of the best places to visit or spend time in South Florida are obviously any of our beaches. Florida is one of the top destinations in the world. Anything down in south Florida is a good time. Good food, fun times, great weather, shops, historic landmarks, sports, museums, and of course Exclusive Performance.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
The most important person to recognize and dedicate this to is my mother, Alida Marks, whose love and guidance have made my success possible and shaped me into who I am today. After her, I extend my gratitude to everyone who has ever shared a moment under my umbrella of both success and failure.

Instagram: i_amexclusivedm

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Image Credits
UCO Productions & KPmedia

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