Harnessing ADHD for Business Success: Strategies from Chris Douglas

Our guest today, Chris Douglas is the founder of Big Red Dog Marketing with degrees in Applied Psychology from UNC-Charlotte and an MBA from East Carolina University. With over 15 years of experience in Marketing Technology, Local SEO, and Email Marketing, he's passionate about helping startups and small businesses scale and reach their potential. A Raleigh native, Chris has helped local businesses thrive as the city grows into a business hub. He founded and runs the Triangle Marketing Club, a non-profit networking group for local marketers. In his spare time, he's an avid pilot with Single and Multi-Engine Licenses and Instrument Rating, holds a blackbelt in Aikido from Innovative Martial Arts Academy, and enjoys time with his Red Golden Retriever, three daughters, and wife. Today we're talking.. you guessed it, ADHD.  Also in this episode, we explore how ADHD influences creativity, time management, and client relationships through an engaging conversation with Chris Douglas, founder of Big Red Dog Marketing. Discover practical strategies for agency owners and entrepreneurs to harness ADHD strengths and improve productivity. Enjoy!

01:09 - Intro and welcome Chris Douglas!! 

02:51 - Navigating ADHD in Business

05:37 - Agency-Client Relationships and Communication

08:20 - Time Management Strategies for ADHD

10:18 - Handling Emergencies and Daily Tasks

14:27 - Advice for Agency Owners

16:10 - Conclusion and Resources

17:00 - How can people find you?

• Website: https://bigreddog.marketing/

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18:41 - Thank you for staying tuned-in; more episodes coming up soon!

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