david yarrow

Ted speaks with JD Miller an artist and gallery owner who owns Samuel Lynn Galleries with Phil Romano. Based in Dallas, JD now has galleries spread across the US, and talks with Ted about how he initially got his start and the direction he’s headed next.

From his start in the music business, his transition into radio, to his 3rd career in art - JD Miller shares his incredible story, including his belief that if you have a positive attitude good things will come your way.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• [2:35] JD’s background
• [4:07] When did you find a passion for art?
• [5:25]  Is art trainable or innate?
• [7:30] JD’s business partner: Macaroni Grill, Fudruckers, Heart Stents, and a leap of faith 
• [20:00] The gallery and finding David Yarrow
• [ 31:35] Life before making money with his art, and transitioning to art full time
• [37:18] Why aren’t galleries succeeding anymore?.
• [43:43] Clint Black and the worst weather Dallas has ever seen
• [46:45] Learning from mentors
• [49:00] The vision going forward and the law of attraction
• [53:34] Wrap up

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KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

• I've been really fortunate to work with some true geniuses in this business. And David Yarrow is the most he's not only a brilliant photographer, a brilliant artist, but he's the most brilliant branding and marketing person I've ever dealt with. 
• The other thing about David is he's one of these guys that he knows everybody, the most famous people in the world, wherever he is, he's just a magnet. 
• You know, it's changed so much. There are very few really brick and mortar galleries that are really, really doing well. You know, a lot of it's gone online and we're an exception. 

Adventure photographer Justin Coomber talks us through capturing the September 5th #AmINext march against gender based violence, finding beauty in unexpected places and taking each adventure as it comes.

You can find out more information about Live Instead and the 37 day 2400km solo cycle Justin took in support of the Warriors on Wheels Foundation here.

We mention a lot of Justin's work throughout this episode which can be found on his website here. Be sure to follow his Instagram here to be kept up to date on Justin's latest work.

Justin mentions the following people who inspire him to keep creating:

• Wildlife photographer David Yarrow
• Filmmaker Jimmy Chin
• Photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards
• Photographer Paul Nicklen
• Photographer Chris Burkard
• Director Christopher Nolan
• Author Paulo Coelho
• The photographer whose name Justin couldn't remember is Drew Doggett