Ep. 130 - Artist Bryan Boyd Shares Soulful Wisdom

Creative expression comes in many forms—and it’s not limited to the arts. Creative expression can be a tremendous, strategic advantage in business, too. The rich, full life of our guest, Bryan Boyd, is a perfect illustration of this wisdom truth.

Musical Journeys Meet Marketing Mastery 

In this rich, colorful wisdom conversation with Bryan Boyd, the ingenious artist and musician, you will discover how someone can blend art, music and entrepreneurship synergistically and successfully.

Fresh off a notable performance where he shared the stage with KC and the Sunshine Band, Bryan sheds light on his journey through the realms of business and music. As a leader in marketing and design, Bryan unveils unconventional strategies for cultivating client trust and success authentically and effectively.

Discover how urgency and passion, guided by the wisdom of Joseph Campbell's "follow your bliss," can drive excellence in professional and personal spheres. We explore the importance of balancing these principles, not just in business but in nurturing our personal relationships as well.

Bryan's insights promise to leave you motivated, reminding us all that passion, coupled with purposeful actions, can indeed create a lasting impact on those around us.

A Bit More About Our Wise Guest - Bryan Boyd

Bryan Boyd hails from the coalfields of southern West Virginia. He’s the son of legendary, hall-of-fame basketball coach, Jennings Boyd, who guided Northfork High School to eight consecutive AA state championships from 1974 to 1981.

Bryan is a gifted musician and vocalist. He performs regularly in three diverse groups including The Velvet Brothers (a Vegas-style show band),  Central Standard Time (progressive and contemporary jazz) and Combo Latino (latin fusion).

An artist and designer by degree and profession, Bryan continues to explore creative expression through many forms, including visual art and songwriting. He’s been a supporter and member for four decades of the arts and related charitable organizations in our region. An avid fisherman and dog lover, Bryan resides in Charleston, WV with his wife Mary and their one-year-old Australian Shepherd, Rufus.

Settle in and get ready. Over the next 30 minutes, you will discover why Bryan Boyd is one of the wisest people I know.

Resources

Bryan Boyd Creative Group website

Wikipedia page of author Joseph Campbell (mentioned by Bryan in this episode)

The Velvet Brothers Facebook page

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Episode Chapters

[0:03:13] - A hot performance on stage; opening up for KC & The Sunshine Band

[0:06:28] - Bryan’s journey with music; which came first:  music or art?

[0:08:51] - How Skip and Bryan are connected

[0:10:20] - Client Confidence Through Listening and Creativity

[0:12:12] - Doodling, sketching or translating?

[0:17:46] - Bryan Boyd reveals his Main Thing wisdom nugget

[0:18:21] - The Power of urgency and passion

[0:22:15] - Applying Bryan’s main thing in family life

[0:24:48] - What happens when you follow your bliss

[0:26:20] - A recognition of joy

Episode Keywords

Wisdom, Creativity, Marketing, Advertising, Client, Trust, Success, Passion, Urgency, Joseph Campbell, Bliss, Family, Balance, Satisfaction, Fulfillment