Marcus Collins, The Underdog
01/28/25 • 32 min
In this conversation, Marcus Collins shares his journey from being a product of Detroit to navigating various career paths, including engineering, music, and marketing, ultimately becoming a leader in cultural strategy. Drawing from his personal experiences, Marcus emphasizes the profound influence of culture on human behavior and the importance of understanding this dynamic in shaping effective marketing strategies. This discussion seamlessly ties into Marcus’s bestselling book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, where he unpacks the critical role culture plays in driving consumer behavior and shaping identities. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, Marcus offers unique insights on how culture can be harnessed to create authentic and impactful connections in both business and life, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the intersection of culture, marketing, and purpose.
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In this conversation, Marcus Collins shares his journey from being a product of Detroit to navigating various career paths, including engineering, music, and marketing, ultimately becoming a leader in cultural strategy. Drawing from his personal experiences, Marcus emphasizes the profound influence of culture on human behavior and the importance of understanding this dynamic in shaping effective marketing strategies. This discussion seamlessly ties into Marcus’s bestselling book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, where he unpacks the critical role culture plays in driving consumer behavior and shaping identities. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, Marcus offers unique insights on how culture can be harnessed to create authentic and impactful connections in both business and life, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the intersection of culture, marketing, and purpose.
Get Marcus Collins’ book, For the Culture , here: https://amzn.to/49FLiqm
Follow Marcus Collins on Social Media:
Website: marctothec.com
Instagram: @marctothec
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marctothec/
Follow Layla Palmer on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn
Subscribe to Heart to Hustle:
Follow us on social media for updates, inspiration, and even more hustle!
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Heart to Hustle is for those who believe their passion can become their purpose. Every Tuesday, we share stories from people who’ve turned their hustle into thriving careers. From creative sparks to business breakthroughs, we are diving into what drives them, how they made it happen, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way. It’s not just about what they do—it’s about why they do it and how they’ve shaped their lives around their passions. Tune in for inspiring stories, unexpected lessons, and a whole lot of hustle. Because when passion meets purpose, incredible things happen!!
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