How Getting Fired At 19 Made Him A Creative Director By 21

06/08/2025 40 min Temporada 6

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Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer at Grey, joins us to share his journey from getting fired at 19 to leading a global agency network. He reveals how a Sharpie campaign won his first Cannes Gold Lion and changed his career forever. Gabriel breaks down how he leads creative teams, his 20% rule for staying irreplaceable, and why he believes clarity is a creative’s superpower. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to break into advertising and stay at the top.

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