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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Summary

Greg Daily, once a homeless teenager, now runs a successful digital marketing firm called Science in Advertising. His company, based in Denver, helps businesses manage online advertising to attract more customers through platforms like Google and Facebook.

Key Facts

  • Greg Daily was homeless at age 19, sleeping on friends' sofas and kitchen floors in Minneapolis.
  • He founded Science in Advertising in 2019, a digital marketing firm in Denver.
  • The firm serves both large corporations on the Fortune 500 list and small family-owned businesses.
  • Daily's business roots trace back to his grandfather, who sold cleaning supplies from a van.
  • As a child, Daily faced family challenges after his parents divorced and his grandfather passed away.
  • He returned to college in 2008 to improve his career prospects after working in a local newspaper.
  • After further studies in England, he moved into digital marketing.
  • Daily emphasizes the importance of planning for failure, which he teaches to his team.

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