We had the good fortune of connecting with Joey Viola and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joey, how do you think about risk?
In songwriting, business and life risk taking has been particularly important to my growth as an artist and creative business owner. They say fortune favors the bold, but one of the other quotes that I have adhered to is the notion that “discomfort is growth”.

Part of risk taking and running your own business is welcoming the discomfort of risk and taking multiple leaps of faith. Whether that be in a project, client relationship or hiring standpoint. Obviously, those risks have to be calculated to some degree, but especially in creative work, I find that many of my greatest songs and projects, have directly come from me taking a risk and putting myself out there.

For these reasons, if you’re an entrepreneur that won’t pallet risk or discomfort, you’re in the wrong zip code. It’s an ever present aspect of our collective worlds and one of the greatest motivators to growth.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Joey Viola is a Singer-Songwriter and independent marketing consultant in Columbus, Ohio. He is the Founder of Spark Storytellers – a content creation company that helps businesses and brands tell their story better. His songwriting and marketing services all stem from one principal philosophy; storytelling to impact, engage and compel a target audience.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Brunch – Jack & Benny’s
Walk – Franklin Park Conservatory
Yoga – Aya Yoga German Village
Happy Hour – Sweeney’s Walnut St. Tavern
Music Show – Natalie’s Grandview
Night cap – Studio 35

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Website: https://sparkstorytellers.com

Instagram: @joeyviolamusic

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyviola/

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