Mark Wright is an influential entrepreneur and self-taught digital marketing specialist and speaker, who won the BBC show The Apprentice in 2014 and runs one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies, Climb Online, which he launched with Lord Alan Sugar’s backing after winning The Apprentice in 2014.
Mark joins Steven to discuss the crossovers between the world of sport and business, the effects of his television appearance upon his life and career, and how drive, grit and resilience can help you to reach higher and achieve far more than you may believe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Discipline is a key tenet of the successful in business. This is why so many professional sports practitioners and those with a military background seem to succeed where others fail.
The effects of fame are a mixed bag. On one hand, the elevation of your profile can help to open doors, but there are also downsides. You are suddenly opened up to the more negative side of society.
Most people only operate at around 50% of their capacity. The true key to achieving more is to pen up the remaining energies you have. You will be surprised at what can be achieved by doing so.
Every successful business person is grounded in the art of resilience. You have to be tough to make it to the top. The tougher you get, the further you go.
BEST MOMENTS
'I believe the most successful business people come from either a military background or a competitive sport background'
'I couldn't go for a Starbucks without having 50 selfies and talking about business on the street'
'When you're on top you're perceived to be a target'
'The thicker your skin gets, the more successful you'll be in business'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Steven Sulley Study
Mark Wright Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mwright_10/
Climb Online - https://climb-online.co.uk
ABOUT THE HOST
The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.
As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.
My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.
CONTACT METHOD
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