In this episode, Paul sits down with Ritchie Mehta, CEO of the School of Marketing, an organization dedicated to revolutionizing marketing education and empowering individuals worldwide. Ritchie is a true trailblazer in the industry, leading the charge to revolutionize marketing education and empower individuals worldwide.
As a passionate advocate for diversifying the marketing industry and providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Ritchie shares his own personal story of feeling like an outsider in his early career. He candidly discusses the challenges faced by underprivileged students and minorities in the marketing field, including discriminatory recruitment processes and toxic company cultures, and offers actionable advice for individuals and businesses to create a more inclusive and equitable industry.
He also delves into the importance of retraining and upskilling in today’s job market, and shares how businesses can take advantage of resources such as the apprenticeship levy to not only support young people but also help their own growth.
This is episode is hard hitting, don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in the marketing industry and gain actionable advice to take your career and business to the next level.
Tune in for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation on how to build a more inclusive and equitable workforce. You won’t regret it…
