What advice would you give yourself if you could start over in advertising today?

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Mine would be, pay attention to who is ultimately guiding your agency. Do your visions align? Do the things they say match the things they do? Do they truly value you? If not, get out!

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Pick another profession

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This.

Fake it. If someone asks you a question, never reply “I don’t know”. Reply “I have some thoughts but let me get some more info and I’ll circle back.” Your confidence and the way you command a room for better or worse can sometimes be worth more than your work itself. If people respect you, you can accomplish so much more.

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Go to portfolio school

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Get clear on the skills, projects, and experiences I wanted to have and leverage the clients, projects, opps, and resources available to me at the agency to get after each of them.

A constructive and positive work environment is WAY more important than glamorous work. The moment you realize you are being taken advantage of, look to leave. The moment you stop growing, find something new. You can find worth and inspiration no matter the industry.

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