Real Estate Success Story

Every day, we’re working to bring more awareness to the work we do at Prison Professors—because every person in prison deserves an opportunity to prepare for something better.

One of the most effective ways we drive that awareness is through education. That’s why we create daily lessons that help people understand the connection between the decisions they make today and the outcomes they can expect tomorrow. We ground all the lessons through lived experience—my own, and that of people who have walked the hard path and come through it with purpose.

One of the people I learned from is Glenn Martin, and I’m proud to feature him in our MasterClass series. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and leadership. After serving time in prison, Glenn didn’t just rebuild his life—he became a national leader in criminal justice reform, entrepreneurship, and second chances. Today, he runs a successful real estate business and helps others return to society with dignity and opportunity.

Our team worked with Glenn to create a lesson plan that’s now being used by teachers in prison classrooms across the country. These educators are using our MasterClasses as daily tools—to prompt discussion, to teach vocabulary, to encourage journaling, and most importantly, to inspire hope.

The goal is simple: We want people in prison to visualize success and know that it’s possible. Glenn’s story shows that success isn’t just a dream—it’s a strategy. And the path begins with the decisions we make while we’re still inside.

At Prison Professors, we build systems that align with that message. Our content is free. Our lessons are accessible. And every one of them is built on the belief that people can prepare for success—no matter where they start.

📘 Self-Directed Learning Prompts

Use these questions to guide your personal journal. You can also publish your responses to build your profile on Prison Professors Talent. Each entry is a step toward showing how you're preparing for success.

1. What lessons can you take from Glenn Martin’s story that apply to your own life?
   
   
   
   • Think about how he used education, personal branding, and strategic relationships to create new opportunities after prison.
     
     
2. Describe a time when you made a decision that changed your direction—positively or negatively.
   
   
   
   • What did you learn from that experience? How can you apply that lesson moving forward?
     
     
3. How are you working to become the CEO of your life today?
   
   
   
   • Glenn talked about taking control of his narrative. How are you taking control of yours?
     
     
4. What skills are you building while you're inside that will help you succeed when you return to society?
   
   
   
   • Be specific. Are you developing communication, leadership, financial literacy, or vocational skills?
     
     
5. Why do you believe your past does not have to define your future?
   
   
   
   • Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your mindset and how you're demonstrating growth.
     
     
6. How would you describe your personal brand today—and how would you like others to see you one year from now?
   
   
   
   • Consider writing this as a “profile summary” for your Prison Professors Talent page.
     
     
7. What would your future employer or judge need to see in your profile to believe you’re ready for a second chance?
   
   
   
   • This question can guide you to create powerful content for your Talent profile, including book reports, release plans, and testimonials.
     
     

These prompts should become building blocks for your digital footprint. Every entry you create shows effort, accountability, and vision for your future. That’s the kind of record that can make a difference.

When you document your journey through Prison Professors Talent, you're proving that you’ve made a commitment to prepare for success upon release. Such efforts can become assets that you use for self-advocacy. So get started.

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