Mark Morabito is a veteran entrepreneur and venture builder with a track record of turning early-stage ideas into high-value companies. As the founder of King & Bay and the Chairman and CEO of Intrepid Metals, he specializes in identifying overlooked opportunities, assembling high-performance teams, and creating momentum that scales. With more than $1 billion raised across his ventures, Mark thrives at the intersection of vision and execution—whether he’s permitting mines in Arizona, launching new ventures, or preparing for a future flight with Virgin Galactic.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
I’m usually up bright and early and try to start my day with an intense workout. I want to push myself in the mornings to set that tone for the entire day. I spend the first few hours of the workday doing the hardest things first. It’s the part of the day when I’m most focused and creative. I’ll do another smaller workout before lunch to clear my head, then shower and head back in for the afternoon. Before the day ends, I map out the plans for the next day so I can come in fresh and not frazzled.
How do you bring ideas to life?
When we have ideas, we talk through all the angles at an early stage. I’ll pitch concepts to people I trust and get their reactions, pressure-test it. We allow it to evolve in its natural way, to get simpler and more realistic. Once it feels solid, I’ll commit and bring on the resources we need to make it happen.
What’s one trend that excites you?
The progress happening in anti-aging medicine, especially around hormone replacement therapy. What’s interesting is how normal the conversation has become. It’s less about trying to live forever and more about staying sharp, strong, and capable as you age. That shift toward proactive health feels important, and I think it’s going to change how people think about work, performance, and longevity.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Planning ahead. As I mentioned, I always plan the next day before ending the current one. It just takes a few minutes, but makes such a huge difference with mental clarity. I’m able to get into motion quickly without wasting energy deciding where to start.
What advice would you give your younger self?
No one is coming to rescue you. Once you really accept that, things move more easily. Take responsibility early and stop waiting for ideal conditions. They don’t show up.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
There’s no person, deal, or opportunity that’s too good to walk away from. Once you’re really okay with walking away, your choices improve, and so do your decisions. You’re calmer, clearer, and you’re not easily pushed into bad choices. Oddly enough, that’s usually when better opportunities show up.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
I review my calendar and schedule regularly to make sure it matches my priorities. You can say something matters to you, but your calendar usually tells the real story. Regular reviews help me cut things that don’t belong and protect time for what does.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
A fast walk along the seawall here in Vancouver usually does the trick. I put on headphones, put on a great playlist and clear my head. I almost always come back with a sharper focus.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
It’s a strategy of thinking ten steps ahead. Execution may seem fast as its happening, but that’s because most of the hard work was done in conceiving and planning well in advance. Anticipate obstacles, prepare all the resources you’ll need, and build momentum from the beginning.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Trusting the wrong people. Even if things look good on paper, if your instincts are telling you something different, listen to them. I ignored my instincts and paid for it.
What is one business idea you’re willing to give away to our readers?
I’d love to build a high-end boxing and fitness community that feels more like a private club than a gym, built around elite coaching and lifestyle management. People don’t just want to workout, they want to belong to a community that keeps them accountable and pushing themselves to be great. You’d have training, nutrition, events, and progress tracking all in one place.
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Outlook and ChatGPT. Outlook keeps my schedule tight and protects my time. ChatGPT helps me think things through. I use it to explore ideas, clean up rough thoughts, and stress-test plans. One keeps me organized, the other speeds up thinking.
What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why?
The best $100 I’ve spent recently was on high-grade creatine. I didn’t expect much, but the difference was noticeable quickly. Better workouts, faster recovery, and even clearer thinking. Small spend, big return.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
The book Let Them stuck with me. It’s a reminder that you can’t control other people, only how you respond and what you tolerate. That idea alone saves a lot of energy.
I also listen to the Jordan Peterson Podcast. I appreciate the focus on responsibility, discipline, and understanding human behavior. It tends to make me slow down and think more carefully.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
One series I recently enjoyed was Landman. Working in the mining business, I found there were a lot of interesting parallels in terms of how complex and high-stakes the resource world can be — the mix of business pressure, field realities, and constant problem-solving. I also really enjoyed Billy Bob Thornton’s portrayal. It feels less like he’s “acting” and more like you’re just watching Billy Bob if he were a real-life landman. The character comes across as authentic, sharp, and grounded, which made the show even more engaging.
Key learnings
- Guarding focused time and planning ahead creates consistency.
- Ideas improve when they’re shared early and tested honestly.
- Thinking ahead prevents reactive decisions.