Episode 316: From Nike Intern To Marketing Exec – How Greg Hoffman Made A Career of Building Great Brands

“Never underestimate your own resilience and resourcefulness and ability to overcome the odds when you follow your passion.” Greg Hoffman – global brand leader, advisor, speaker, former NIKE Chief Marketing Officer, and author of EMOTION BY DESIGN dives into his personal #dreamdriving journey and the lessons he’s learned from almost three decade of brand building.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:

  • Growing up as a mixed raced child with adopted White parents
  • His early love for athletics + art
  • How he made himself useful during his early days at Nike
  • The difference between a good brand vs. a great brand
  • How to get motivated when no one’s tuning in/no traction
  • Embracing the creative gauntlet
  • The importance of legacy
  • Best storytelling investment you can make

Keys To Success:

  1. Empathy
  2. Curiosity 
  3. Playfulness

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About Rana Campbell

Rana Campbell is the host of the Dreams In Drive Podcast and owner and founder of Dreams In Drive LLC. She is a marketing/branding expert that loves helping creatives & lifestyle entrepreneurs build brands that SHINE in the business world.