Mark Young: CFO at 29, Building a Business & What Really Matters

At just 29 years old, Mark Young unexpectedly became a CFO. Years later, he would help build a company that challenged how small businesses access legal advice. But what have decades of leadership, entrepreneurship, and life taught him about success? On this episode of Twin City Tales, host Wymond Wong reconnects with an old friend from his school days growing up around Hopkins and Minnetonka, Minnesota. Mark's journey has taken him from accounting to law school, executive leadership, and eventually co-founding myHRcounsel, a business created to make professional legal and HR guidance more affordable and accessible. But there's much more to his story than an impressive résumé. Wymond and Mark explore growing up in Minnesota, overcoming childhood challenges, working through law school at night, and the mentor who helped shape Mark's career after he unexpectedly became a CFO at 29. They also discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, challenging traditional business models, navigating difficult leadership decisions, and learning to surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your own. Beyond business, Mark has spent years coaching youth sports, mentoring young people, and supporting organizations like Smile Network International. His experiences as a father, friend, and community member have helped shape his perspective on what truly matters. The conversation also explores life after selling a business, stepping beyond professional titles, and Mark's latest work with Enrichly in the employee health benefits industry. Two old friends. Different journeys. Decades of lessons about business, family, leadership, and life. CONNECT WITH MARK YOUNG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-young-j-d-mba-sphr-6784097 myHRcounsel: https://myhrcounsel.com/ Enrichly: https://www.enrichlybenefits.com/ FOLLOW TWIN CITY TALES Podcast: https://twin-city-tales-podcast.cohostpodcasting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61574674384654/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitytalespodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CMNpdMlcuXmXwAxr1a7c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-city-tales-podcast/id1832492674 ABOUT TWIN CITY TALES Hosted by Wymond Wong, Twin City Tales celebrates the people, businesses, and experiences that make the Twin Cities special. From entrepreneurs and community leaders to neighbors with incredible stories, we go beyond what someone does to discover the person behind the story. POWERED BY TWIN CITY HEATING, AIR & ELECTRIC Family-owned and locally operated, serving Twin Cities homeowners with heating, cooling, electrical, and water services. https://www.twincityheatingandair.com/ You can't go wrong with Wymond Wong on your Twin City Tales Podcast. #TwinCityTales #MarkYoung #MinnesotaEntrepreneurs