From Being Born Color Blind To Making Art For Drake and Lil Wayne | Anthony Ricciardi on RISE | EP.8

Join host Gary Lipovetsky on an exhilarating episode of RISE, as he engages in an inspiring conversation with guest Anthony Ricciardi. They take you on an enthralling journey through Anthony's life, from growing up in Toronto, to finding his way to the United States on a baseball scholarship. Discover the pivotal moments that led Anthony to embrace his true passion for art, ultimately leading him to quit his finance job at just 26 years old to pursue his artistic dreams.Explore Anthony's entrepreneurial approach to selling art, leveraging the power of social media, and attracting celebrity clients. Gain valuable insights into the painting process and how he sold an impressive $120k worth of art in just three days. As Anthony shares his remarkable story of success and growth, you'll be inspired to pursue your own passions and seize every opportunity life presents. Tune in now to be motivated and discover what's next for Anthony Ricciardi!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro1:34 Connecting with A-List celebrities6:14 Pop ups around the world7:36 Growing up in North York Toronto12:03 Relationship with money15:25 Getting a baseball scholarship in the U.S23:27 Where is this work ethic from?25:44 How to make a positive impact on children28:57 College life in Montgomery, Alabama 35:49 Doubling down on my strengths / Opening a baseball school39:13 Getting a finance job with no experience45:20 Getting a $100k job offer  49:25 Quitting my job at 26 to become an artist53:55 The pivotal moment57:25 Selling $120k worth of art in 3 days1:06:34 The painting process1:09:05 Entrepreneurial approach to selling art1:11:04 Selling $20k paintings1:15:23 Leveraging the power of social media1:19:28 Celebrity Clients1:24:58 What´s next for Anthony Ricciardi?SOCIALS:GARY LIPOVETSKYhttps://www.instagram.com/garylipovet...GUEST SOCIALS:ANTHONY RICCIARDIhttps://www.instagram.com/ricciardipaints/https://www.ricciardipaints.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices