Olympian-Turned-Businessman Inspires Local Students.

Olympian-Turned-Businessman Inspires Local Students.

Former Team GB Olympian Nathan French recently gave a speech at Chelmsford College as part of the Chelmsford College Industry Week. Talking all things from sports to business, Nathan gave an hour-long speech about the goings-on in his award-nominated business, Your Marketing Guy.

Speaking to interested students studying different areas of marketing, Nathan discussed various aspects of the business including SEO, lead generation, and web design, with a few students asking questions to the former Volleyball Olympian in a Q&A session.

"It was an amazing experience, and something I’d do again in a heartbeat." Said Nathan when asked about his time at the College. "I was born and raised in Chelmsford, so to give a speech to local students means the world to me. Especially when they’re showing an interest in what I do."

The aspiring marketers asked various questions throughout the Q&A session, including the effects of copywriting in an advertising campaign. "Some of the questions took me by surprise. I wasn’t expecting questions of such a high calibre if I’m being honest. These guys know their stuff, but I hope I was able to give them a better insight into the world of digital marketing, and what sort of roles there are for aspiring marketers like them. Because from the sort of questions they asked and their level of knowledge, these guys are honestly the future of digital marketing."

It’s safe to say that Nathan’s speech must have inspired at least a few audience members, as talks have already started to bring Nathan back for Chelmsford College Industry Week 2021. "I’d be honoured to come back next year. The digital marketing scene in Essex is really growing, and the students I spoke to today definitely have a future there."

The company director of the award-nominated digital marketing agency is no stranger to giving speeches at schools and colleges. Since 2015, he has given motivational speeches to over 70,000 students across the country, often focusing on sports and fitness. As well as this, Nathan is often invited to give speeches and participate in business events, offering his expertise as a digital marketer.

Last year, Nathan was asked to provide his digital marketing expertise as part of a project involving Visit Essex and PROFIT. In an effort to boost tourism in Essex, Nathan provided support and advice to small business owners in an attempt to boost their online presence. "It’s great to be recognised as an industry professional and asked to provide support in projects like this. Because, ultimately, digital marketing is about helping businesses achieve more. That’s what YMG are all about, and we jump at any chance we get to help the local community, from businesses to aspiring digital marketers." More recently, YMG have been nominated for the FSB Start-Up Business of the Year award, a little over a year since their creation.

YMG are a digital marketing agency focused on providing the most consumer-friendly service possible. Founded in 2018, their top-quality service combined with competitive prices makes them a big hit with small to medium-sized businesses. From their upfront prices to their explain-all style Jargon Buster series, YMG continue to push boundaries in the digital marketing industry.

For help with your digital marketing, contact Nathan and the team at Your Marketing Guy, call 01245 943096 or email hello@yourmarketingguy.co.uk.