Adam

What’s something you’re very proud of?

My family. 4 great kids and a wonderful wife, it doesn’t get much better than that.

What’s your hidden talent?

I can intuitively ask a question that can pierce your soul.

What’s something you’re currently learning how to do?

Play chess at a high level.

If you could give a Ted Talk, what would it be on?

Courageous Purpose – How you can know and courageously live your purpose.

MEET THE TEAM

Vice President of Marketing Services

Adam Landrum

Purpose Junky

Adam founded Up&Up and has led it since 2002. He graduated cum laude from Clemson University and was recruited by Arthur Andersen, but his entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and he set out to create a digital agency with an incredible culture & business model.

Adam’s passion is impacting people’s lives through life-changing educational experiences. He oversees the agency’s strategic direction, guides the leadership team & finds amazing ways to help our clients impact students worldwide. He’s worked with a wide range of clients, from helping Clemson build the nation’s #1 alumni network to teaming with Erskine College to drive their highest enrollment in 50 years.

Outside of Up&Up, Adam serves the church and its mission and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. But the lives he hopes to impact the most are his lovely wife Shely and their four children.

Q

What’s your favorite thing about Up&Up?

A

Our mentality that we can do anything, and do.

Q

What Up&Up value do you resonate with most (win for all, purposefully excellent, radically responsible, or make it happen)?

A

Definitely Make It Happen. I respect those that are resourceful and figure can figure it out.

Q

How do you bring Up&Up’s vision to uplift into your role as well as your personal life?

A

I’m constantly challenging people to be their best version. I love to see team members grow into bigger and better roles.

Q

How did you decide to get into your current work role?

A

I always wanted to own my own company and I have to always do something that has meaning and impact. Therefore, Up&Up was born. My role is to lead and coach our team to become their best versions so we can make our clients and their clients their best versions.

Q

What gets you most excited about your job?

A

The opportunity and privilege to help an amazing industry like Higher Ed help educate people to realize their potential.

Q

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

Q

What’s your superpower?

A

Coaching. I love to ask insightful questions and witness people come up with their own answers that give them incredible clarity.

What’s something you’re very proud of?

My family. 4 great kids and a wonderful wife, it doesn’t get much better than that.

What’s your hidden talent?

I can intuitively ask a question that can pierce your soul.

What’s something you’re currently learning how to do?

Play chess at a high level.

If you could give a Ted Talk, what would it be on?

Courageous Purpose – How you can know and courageously live your purpose.