This week, we have the pleasure to introduce you with Gavin Bell, who founded Blue Cliff Media, a social media marketing and Facebook advertising agency.
Read our Q&A below.
What has been your career so far?
I left school at 17 and moved to Manchester when I was 18 to study at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy. I studied there for a year and launched a business running corporate wellbeing programmes. I moved to Edinburgh at 20 and that business didn’t take off here. I then launched a social and digital agency in June 2015.
Why and when did you start Blue Cliff?
I launched Blue Cliff Media in June 2015. As part of my corporate wellbeing company, I worked a lot with personal trainers, helping them with their digital marketing. I then decided to go full on into that.
Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur?
I wouldn’t say it was a case of ‘deciding’ to be an entrepreneur. It’s just who I am.
What is your best achievement so far?
I’m happy with how Blue Cliff Media is doing. We’ve been going around 8 months now and we’re already profitable.
How do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
In 5 years time I see Blue Cliff Media up there with the biggest social/digital agencies in Scotland.
What does networking mean to you?
Networking is just part of what I do. I meet huge amounts of people every week, online and offline. It’s a vital part of business. You need to get yourself known and out there.
What would be your best advice for entrepreneurs?
Hustle.
What skills or mindset an entrepreneur should have?
You need to have a vision and you need to work your ass off to get there. Hard work, ambition and determination.
What do you do for fun?
I’m a big health geek so love getting outdoors and going on random adventures. I also love to hit the gym 3–4 times a week. But I absolutely love what I do. Working the long days doesn’t feel like work to me.
If you could meet someone of your interest (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
Gary Vaynerchuk — who I had the privilege of meeting twice this week.
What is your best anecdote?
Putting me on the spot here — I can’t think of one!
Do you have any upcoming news that you would like to share with us?
If you’re not already on Snapchat, get on it. Over the next 12–24 months you’re gonna see a huge shift in the user demographic. What was once a ‘younger person’ app will become mainstream.
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