Be Excellent

In this episode Patrick Marcus, the President of Marcus Engineering, shares his career experiences and advice for new engineers. Marcus narrates his journey from growing up with an engineer father and nurse mother to developing a passion for engineering. This led him to complete electrical and biomedical engineering degrees at the University of Arizona. Marcus delves into his career choices and the path that led him to entrepreneurship. He talks about the invaluable role of networking and relationships for both professional and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of being genuine and honest when managing relationships. He also shares some lessons learned from dealing with a challenging client situation in his early career. He concludes with advice for aspiring engineers. Marcus encourages listeners to strive for excellence in everything they do, not only to compete but to secure their desired roles in their chosen careers. He encourages listeners to build a strong network and nurture relationships, all the while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and honesty.