From Legos to Legacy with Marquis Murray
In this episode, you will learn from my favorite Business Process Consultant Marquis Murray as we discuss navigating business growth from his early days owning a recording studio to building systems with Think Ditto. Listen in as Marquis reflects on his fascinating path from a childhood passion for Lego and model planes to his present-day expertise in systems and organization. This conversation isn't just about the nuts and bolts of business building; it's an intimate look into how personal interests can lay the foundation for professional pursuits. Marquis candidly discusses the growing pains of leadership, the invaluable lessons learned about team capacity, and the strategic pivots that redefine a company's trajectory. Discover how aligning team workflows and combating workplace burnout can catalyze a business's evolution, and how a chance encounter at a mastermind event can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Timestamps
(00:00) - Building Systems From Scratch
(15:50) - Evolution of Business Systems and Processes
(21:47) - Building a Mentorship Network
(29:45) - Leadership Growth and Learning Pain Points
(40:31) - Entrepreneurial Growth and Visionary Strategy
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Marquis is a Business Process Consultant on a mission to eliminate team burnout and to empower teams so they can focus on the work without the issue of not knowing where or how the work is happening. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, including Digital Marketing Manager, Founder & CEO, and VP of Efficiency, Marquis has gained extensive expertise in improving processes and driving revenue growth. More recently, he started a consultancy firm which he successfully scaled and sold to a competitor within two years after launching.
In addition to helping clients optimize their processes and technology, Marquis is also an accomplished speaker and host of a popular podcast, "In Systems We Trust." He also speaks at in-person conferences, virtual webinars and his own YouTube Channel, where he shares process improvement methodologies and how to get the most out of software applications. Later this year, Marquis will be releasing his book, Process Over Perfect, which will focus on the 4D Process Improvement Framework he developed to help companies improve how they work within their teams and feature case studies from real clients.
When he's not working, Marquis enjoys reading, photography, kayaking, playing bass, and spending time with his family and dog, Taco.
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