EPISODE SUMMARY

Bryan Papazov is a talented photographer who grew up in Richmond, Virginia and moved to sunny Los Angeles, California.

Bryan discusses how important relationship building is in creative fields, noticing early in his journey that skill was only part of a success story. Since then, he has practiced and built a foundation for connecting with others, one that has helped him find meet of his closest friends and mentors who he continues to learn from. He takes a very human-focused approach to pursuing genuine relationships that are valuable for far more than his work, extending deeply into his personal life.

We cover topics like Bryan's most valued mentors, his most surprising connection to date, the mindset and conceptual understanding you need to build great relationships, and practical tips for learning this skill yourself. Bryan knows that people and the connections you build are what make life valuable. Through his personal experiences, he sets a great example of what that looks like in his own life.

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Bryan Papazov on Instagram and his website.

We Speak About:

[01:02] Bryan's story jumping into photography

[03:08] Initial understanding of connections and relationships in work

[06:15] Importance of connections in creative fields

[08:26] Bryan's 3 most important mentors

[15:00] His most important connection thus far, Alex Costa

[18:50] Practical tips for building relationships, Bryan's book recommendations

[24:13] Day to day activities to practice & try, the "dad?" incident

[27:45] What's next for Bryan?

[30:30] Closing