643: Fueled By Culture: Create Internal Change, Discover Relentless Persistence, and Empower Brands with Influencer Marketing with Keynote Speaker Marcus Damas

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Marcus Damas is an American Entrepreneur, retired professional basketball player, and devoted husband and father based in New York City. Before playing in Sweden’s professional basketball league for the Solna Vikings, Marcus played Small Forward for the Towson Tigers, Towson University’s NCAA Division 1 team in the state of Maryland, where he is on the top 20 all time scoring list. Following his basketball career, Marcus returned to New York City to pursue a career in creative leadership as the Founder and CEO of Fueled by Culture. Fueled by Culture is a burgeoning creative marketing agency that specializes in connecting and empowering brands with influencers through innovative content and experiential event programming. FBC clients and partners include Avion, Lyft, Hooch, and Postmates to name a few. Marcus Damas is also a keynote speaker at marketing conferences around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfNr-CQlDVU Quotes “Corn grows from corn, apples grow from apples. So, goodness comes to you if everything around you is good, and negativity comes to you if everything around you or within you is negative.” - Marcus Damas “Every part of the journey is a part of the journey forward.” - Marcus Damas “Circumstance does not make the man or woman; the man or woman makes themselves.” - Marcus Damas Takeaways 05:34 Networking and taking calculated risks can open unexpected opportunities in business. 08:54 Entrepreneurship can be a powerful path for creating generational change, especially for underrepresented communities. 09:58 Building a company culture based on core values like family, honesty, and hard work creates a strong foundation for success. 13:23 Personal growth and internal change are crucial to overcoming societal limitations. 18:49 Persistence and targeting the right connections are key to landing significant business partnerships. Resources Fueled by Culture: Driving Conversations. Sparking Progress. Cultivating Change. Marcus Damas on Instagram Marcus Damas on X (Twitter) Connect with Marcus Damas on LinkedIn

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