How to Take the Leap – And Land It: Lessons from Colin Gottlieb

Colin Gottlieb has shaped the media world for decades – but he’s not done yet. From building agencies to transforming LADbible, to collaborating with the Muhammad Ali Center and exploring AI’s future, Colin shares stories and career-defining advice with Marco and Rachel.

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Chapters:

02:20 – Meet Colin Gottlieb: Media icon and restless innovator

03:30 – Career in 60 Seconds (ish): From TBS to the top

09:00 – The origin story of Manning Gottlieb Media

13:00 – Taking the leap: Conviction, courage, and starting an agency

17:00 – The Omnicom acquisition & the power of staying focused

21:00 – Why change is opportunity (and how to spot it)

23:30 – The Muhammad Ali Center & Colin’s spiritual side

25:30 – Transforming LADbible & embracing the future

30:00 – Collaboration, creativity, and client-first thinking

33:20 – AI agents, future tools, and creating efficiency

36:30 – What to do when you get ghosted (and how to stay relevant)

39:30 – Colin’s advice to those considering the leap

42:30 – Colin’s biggest f***-up (and what he learned)

Produced by Viral Tribe Entertainment: https://viraltribe.co.uk/

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