Attorney Clifton L. Camp, the founder of MarketingCamp LLC, a marketing company that builds brands in the fashion, lifestyle, film, publishing, and entertainment industries, is about to make a big splash in Tinselton. The Atlanta native, via of Detroit, recently became the executive producer of the film Miles and Me, which stars A-listers Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne and Eddie Murphy.
No stranger to working with noteworthy celebrities and brands, Camp serves on the board of directors for Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation, on the host committees for the 3rd Annual Flavors & Colors of Haiti and the 2nd Annual Georgia Entertainment Awards. Having worked with affiliates and clients including UPTOWN magazine, K&G Fashion Superstores, Dwele, Real Times Media, artist Glbert Young and so many more.
Here, Camp talks leadership, fave books, travel hotspots and more.
Please describe you leadership style as a CEO.
My leadership style is being “clear and concise.” This method allows me to understand the collective knowledge and skills of a group thus effectively connecting a set of standards for performance. [This method] emphasizes and develops teamwork to ascertain goals and direction.
What is your mission statement?
“… in our Camp, we promote Fire!”
What three skill set are critical for the future executive that you hire for your organization.
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Marketing and Sales
How does having an advanced degree benefit you and your clients?
Having advanced degrees has been beneficial in allowing me to implement solutions for myself, company and clients, coupled with credibility.
How do you utilize technology to benefit your organization?
MarketingCamp has jumped on the social media bandwagon, which has increase our bottom line and grow; through awareness for our business, which has been a very powerful marketing tool. We could drive additional customer loyalty, by producing a regular blog, which would help with the search engines.
Finish the following sentences:
Team work is important because …
It makes the dream work!
The best way to recruit great talent is …
To have a great team of like-minded individuals, the rest is statistics.
Speaking a second language is important because…
It not only allows for one to embrace a whole new world, but it is also highly favored by employees.
What social media platforms do you engage in the most?
I navigate Facebook hourly, YouTube daily and Twitter monthly.
What professional organizations do you support?
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and National Bar Association.
Describe your networking style.
Extroverted.
If you were giving a graduation speech to college students, what would the title of your speech be and share three reasons why?
“It’s not what you know, but who you are your cohorts.”
1. Your cohorts will get you to the next level
2. Their cohorts will get you to the next level
3. Their cohorts, cohorts will get you to the next level; it’s not what you know, but who your cohorts are!
Name your two favorite vacation destinations to relax and recharge why?
Acapulco, guaranteed sun.
Switzerland, the weather and I like to ski.
What are you reading and you two favorite books?
I am currently reading David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell.
Two of my previously read favorite books are The Educated Child by William J. Bennett and Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
Name three business leaders and political leaders who inspire you.
Business:
Thomas Dortch, Jr.
Magic Johnson
Munson Steed
Political:
President Barack Obama
Mayor Kasim Reed
Former Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel, Jr.
Name your favorite sports team and hobbies.
Detroit Lions. Downhill skiing and running.
What are two of your favorite quotes that motivate you?
“Never take a person’s dignity; you never know what price they will pay to get it back.”
“See you around the pool …”
