Most interns hunt for jobs. John Foong built an agency instead.
In the latest episode of The NexGen Show, John shares the story of how he and five friends turned their internship experience into a scrappy student-run agency.
“There were many nights in our small makeshift office in my dad’s house,” he recalls fondly. “Every time we had a pitch, we would stay overnight with sleeping bags. We were very gung-ho.”
Now working in brand strategy in a fast-growing agency, John reflects on those fearless beginnings and how those early lessons continue to sharpen his craft.
“One thing my mentor taught me was that a good strategist wears three hats: detective, journalist, and lawyer,” he shares. “To wear those three hats, you need to be very sharp and that’s what I’m learning now.”
Listen to these insights and more on The NexGen Show, a weekly podcast series highlighting fresh voices in the marketing, media, and communications space hosted by Malaysian advertising veteran Prof. Harmandar Singh.
New episodes every Sunday, 7PM on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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