John Barry

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DISC Type : ic

Principal at Kevin Barry Art Advisory

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Overview

John Barry is a Principal at Kevin Barry Art Advisory, an international art consulting firm he helps lead with his family. He specializes in curating bespoke art installations for the luxury hospitality and design industries, managing large-scale projects for clients like the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Outside of work, John is a married father of three who enjoys family activities like beach trips, swimming, and hosting outdoor movie nights. His passion for art was sparked at a young age by his mother, a flight attendant who exposed him to museums around the world.

Unique fact: Before his career in the art world, John was a professional actor and a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Hospitality Art Curation
Leads the art programs for major luxury resorts, focusing on creating unique "wow" moments that integrate with the property's design and brand ethos.
Family Business
Works as a Principal alongside his father (founder) and sister (president) at their firm, emphasizing a philosophy of building lasting relationships with clients and artists.
Artist Collaboration
Develops deep relationships with artists to commission bespoke works that align with the vision for large-scale architectural and design projects.

Media Appearances

John Barry – Principal at Kevin Barry Art Advisory (Profile). Featured in The Org

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Summer Splash: Q&A with KBFA Principal John Barry. Featured in Kevin Barry Art Advisory (KBAA) Blog

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KBAA Principal John Barry's Top 5 Vegas Art Moments. Featured in Kevin Barry Art Advisory (KBAA) Blog

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Work History

10-2007
Principal at Kevin Barry Art Advisory
2002
Principal at Kevin Barry Fine Art
1-2000
Professional Actor at Actor- SAG

Education

1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Arizona
2001 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Semester at Sea

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And John

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