What Type Of Person Thrives In Marketing, According To A Co-Founder At SolarGroup And FleekSleek
Michael, a Co-Founder at SolarGroup & FleekSleek, believes people who thrive in the marketing industry are "very self-motivated" and "really good under pressure," given the ever-changing landscape and responsibility of managing client funds; being logical, strategic, and passionate about clients' success is also crucial.
Motivation, Stress Management, Adaptability, Strategic, Passion
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Michael Gombert
Co-Founder
SolarGroup & FleekSleek
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Self-motivation is crucial for success in this industry.
2. The ability to handle pressure and adapt to constant changes is essential, especially when managing client funds.
3. Passion for client success, combined with logical and strategic thinking, leads to greater fulfillment.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who are very self-motivated, you have to be really good under pressure, especially in marketing, because it's changing all the time. You are set, and you are also using clients' money.
Clients are spending money in media, so be able to take the pressure and adapt without letting emotions get in the way. You need to be very logical and strategic.
You can't let emotions get in the way, but you also need to have a passion for it. If you have a passion for your clients doing well, then you'll always feel better at the end of the day.