The Road to CMO with Adam Bleibtreu

In this episode, I chat with Adam Bleibtreu, Chief Marketing Officer @ Creative Circle & ASGN. Adam and I talk about his childhood/upbringing, earlier entrepreneur ventures, his award-winning documentary, working with celebrities, and launching incredible products and services like LA Gear Sneakers and Gas Station TV and the future of technology/business. It's a must-listen for any aspiring Chief Marketing Officers or those looking to find their passion and start their side hustle. 

Imagination and Independence - 4:21 The Galloway School Story - 9:26 Entrepreneurial adventures - 12:43 Why did Adam choose to mow lawns? - 15:57 Adam goes to college and falls in love, with live tv - 18:14 How to break out of your comfort zone - 21:28 The future of social media and marketing - 24:25 Gunshot: Adam talks about his Emmy award-winning documentary - 28:39 Graduating college, Hollywood on strike - 31:59 Jim Henson, Stan Lee and The Art of Storytelling - 35:52 The beginning of LA Gear - 42:25 Michael Jackson’s creative gift - 45:08 How Adam inspired the infamous light-up sneakers - 49:39 How to sell creative ideas - 54:21 Lessons from Wayne Gretzky and Joe Montana - 59:34 The Birth of Gas Station TV - 1:06:25 Becoming the first dual Chief Marketing Officer - 1:19:18 The Future of Customer Experience - 1:27:09