In this post, we put the spotlight on EO Melbourne Member Marcus Willis. Marcus runs a social media agency in Melbourne called Eight Clients, where he and his team manage social media strategies and executions for brands around the world. Marcus specialises in Facebook and Instagram paid promotions for businesses in Australia.
Let’s get to know Marcus more in this Member Focus.
Q: Can you give a brief background about you, your family and your business?
Well, let's see… I was born and raised in the land of coffee and avocado toast (Melbourne, obviously), and my family is made up of a bunch of weird creative people. As for my business, I help make people's social media excellent.
Q: What inspired you to be an entrepreneur?
Honestly, it was probably a combination of my love for memes and my hatred for 9-to-5 office jobs.
Q: What do you enjoy most about being an entrepreneur?
The most enjoyable part of being an entrepreneur is the creative freedom and the ability to turn my vision and ideas into reality. Also, it’s the sense of accomplishment and pride when I see my business succeed, even if there were some sleepless nights along the way.
Q: What are the biggest challenges you have faced as an entrepreneur?
Keeping up with the latest algorithm changes on all the different platforms. It's like trying to navigate a labyrinth, but with more cat videos.
Q: Why did you decide to join EO?
I decided to join EO because I wanted to surround myself with like-minded individuals who also have an obsession with growing their businesses.
Q: Can you share a golden nugget that you learned from your experience or from another entrepreneur or mentor in the past?
A golden nugget I learned from my experience is "Don't take yourself too seriously." Being an entrepreneur can be stressful and overwhelming at times, but it's important to have a sense of humour and not take everything too seriously. It's also important to learn from your mistakes and not dwell on them. So many mistakes.