Mitlin Money Mindset

Harnessing the Power of Culture in Business and Beyond with Dr. Marcus Collins


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Ever wonder how culture shapes the way we view the world and influences our actions? 

In this episode, Larry Sprung chats with Dr. Marcus Collins, an award-winning marketer and cultural translator, about the unseen yet powerful force of culture in business. 

Dr. Collins shares insights from his career and explores how cultural understanding can drive success. With experiences working for iconic brands and figures like Beyoncé and Apple, Marcus unpacks the significance of translating cultural nuances into marketing strategies. Dive in to discover how culture can be the ultimate driver in shaping consumer behavior and effective leadership.

Dr. Marcus Collins discusses:

  • The intersection of culture and business 
  • His journey from engineering to marketing 
  • The role of culture in influencing human behavior 
  • Strategies for entrepreneurs to leverage cultural insights
  • Cultural impact on leadership and organization
  • And more!

Resources:

  • Mitlin Financial  
  • The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 
  • JOYful Finances for Couples

Connect with Larry Sprung: 

  • LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
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  • X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with Marcus Collins: 

  • LinkedIn: Dr. Marcus Collins
  • Website: Dr. Marcus Collins
  • X: Dr. Marcus Collins
  • Instagram: Dr. Marcus Collins

About our Guest:

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former chief strategy officer at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. Marcus is an inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement and a recipient of the Thinkers50 Radar Distinguished Achievement Award for the idea most likely to shape the future of business management. His strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets, among others. Before his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé. He writes a column for Forbes CMO Network and contributes to business scholarship.

Disclosure:

Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.

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