Bryan Adams is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative, recognized as one of the leading employer brand agencies in the world with clients such as Apple, American Airlines, GVC, and Blizzard Entertainment. Bryan is also a bestselling author, podcaster, creative strategist, and specialist speaker.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
- Bryan’s Dad
- Robert Iger
- Phil Knight founder of Nike
- Reed Hastings co-founder, chairman, and Co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Netflix
- Sir Richard Branson
When business started difficulties overcame:
“They say that experiences nothing but learning from mistakes so that means I’m very experienced. I remember sitting in a cold sweat in my office one night and I had just turned down the opportunity to speak to a small room of local business owners and they were perfect attentional customers. And the reason I turn that down was because I had a debilitating fear of public speaking. And it was problem the third time it had happened to me and the penny dropped that I was literally failing my business ”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success Book by Matthew Syed
- The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage Book by Ryan Holiday
Also mentioned:
- The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company Book by Robert Iger
- Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Book by Phil Knight
- No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention Book by Reed Hastings
- Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice Book by Matthew Syed
Favourite Quote:
- “Everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face” Mike Tyson
- “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” The Empire Strikes Back – Yoda
Recommended Online Resources:
- Answer The Public: that free visual keyword research & content ideas tool. Find out what questions and queries your consumers have by getting a free report of what they’re searching for in Google
- SparkToro – Market Research & Audience Intelligence for Everyone. Makes it easy to discover the websites, blogs, podcasts, social accounts, and publications that reach your audience
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“be deliberate about thinking bigger and taking your time, slowing down in order to go faster… Thinking bigger and then seeking the advice of people that aren’t in your immediate industry to help you think bigger. Because sometimes brilliant solutions and answers come from the most unusual places”…[Listen for More]
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Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it.” Elon Musk
Other Quotes From the Chat with Bryan Adams:
- “I remember for a number of years because I was small and I was a start-up I naturally assumed that I was only relevant to other small companies, particularly start-ups. What Donal me probably many years to late was those small companies were struggling just like I was and those small companies like me didn’t have any money – and start-ups typically they don’t. I guess the learning points from that is calibrate your organisation towards customers who have a want, need and budget and don’t be afraid to approach those slightly larger organisations… Crystallise who is a good customer ”
- “two or three years into my business career I got a business coach as a last-ditch effort because I didn’t think I was going to last too much longer if I don’t get some help. Getting a business coach and mentor around me has been a staple diet ever since”
- “I have constantly always felt like a fraud. And I used to hate that feeling but I have come to love it because it makes me strive to want to be a better version of me. I am constantly reading; I go to conferences outside of industry and sector and all the rest of it. And I think that’s my secret sauce… It really does keep me focused and trying to second guess what we should be doing to stay relevant to our audience”
- “I’ve tried to be a lot more decisive, deliberate and assertive recently”
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