From Arts Professor To Successful Entrepreneur. Marvin Bowe’s Extraordinary Journey

2021-09-07

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Since he was very young, Marvin Bowe knew his destiny wasn't far from advertising, marketing, and brand building. He went to college and became a graphic designer. At the time, he had this idea of having only one talent, and if he didn't use it, he would be lost. He made understanding every aspect of pharmaceutical advertising his mission, and he became one of the best at it. Time and experience would let him know there was more waiting for him; he learned and expanded his horizons, and today, he tells us everything about that. Marvin Bowe is a Life Sciences Marketing...

Marvin Bowe is a Life Sciences Marketing and Communication Leader. He is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Biophilia Partners and Co-Founder of Swedesboro Brewing Company. Marvin served as a Managing Director, COO, and Executive Creative Director for both East Coast and Midwest agencies, which granted him a unique perspective on leadership, problem-solving, and brand building.

In this episode, we explore Marvin's fascinating journey from Fine Arts professor to Creative Director, COO, co-founder, and entrepreneur. Marvin shared his thought process behind the decision of starting a brewery, why he chose Swedesboro, and his experiences raising money to finance his project. We also talk about Marvin's future projects and goals for the brewery and himself, and much more.

Some Questions I Ask:

You worked at The Hal Lewis Group for eight years as a creative director. Could you talk about that experience? (3:56)
In December 2018, you decided to take a leap of faith and start your advertising agency. What can you say about that experience? (6:54)
How did Swedesboro Brewing Company come about? (11:14)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Marvin's background in the advertising industry (5:42)
How Marvin's interest in brewing started (11:28)
How hard it was to raise money to establish the brewery (13:06)
Marvin shares a piece of advice for those interested in creating their own company and pursuing their dreams (27:47)

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