How This Artist Went From Pop-Ups to Luxury Commissions

Send us Fan MailYou're watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera.See how creators, founders, and brands build at                          https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/Follow the guest:  https://www.instagram.com/artbyfriday___/From humble pop-up shops in Wynwood to selling a $5,000 glass portrait of Snoop Dogg, Art By Friday has built a career around creativity, strategy, and shock value. In this in-depth conversation, he reveals how a Haitian upbringing, a passion for design, and a knack for networking led him to master multiple mediums—wood, resin, and high-end cracked glass portraits. He breaks down “The Loophole” strategy he uses to travel, connect with high-level people, and market his art to exclusive audiences. Learn how he turned artistry into a business, landed celebrity clients, and built a plan for long-term success with real estate and a future luxury bar. This is more than art—it’s a blueprint for creative entrepreneurship.00:00 – $5K Glass Portrait of Snoop Dogg01:07 – Meet Art By Friday & The Origin of His Name02:24 – From Construction Engineering to Creative Freedom03:27 – Flying for Free & Building Industry Connections05:37 – Creating “The Loophole” Networking Strategy07:50 – Networking with DJs, Promoters & Industry Gatekeepers10:24 – The Importance of Balance & Supportive Partnerships13:03 – Childhood, Sports, & Diverse Influences15:10 – Why He Left the 9-to-5 Path16:29 – The First Pop-Up Shop in Wynwood19:18 – How Construction Engineering Shaped His Art20:55 – Blending Mediums: From Wood to Glass22:44 – Key Artistic Inspirations24:28 – Learning the Glass Cracking Technique26:18 – The Cost & Precision of High-End Glass Art28:46 – Creating Portraits in 1–2 Hours30:30 – The Power of Shock Value in Art Marketing34:30 – Staying Original in a Copycat Industry36:46 – Taking Strategic Breaks to Stay Inspired38:21 – Why He Targets Major Events Like Rolling Loud41:30 – Big Picture Goals: From Galleries to Corporate Deals43:10 – Hundreds of Wood Pieces vs. Limited Glass Works46:44 – Scaling Through Residual Income & Owning Space48:57 – Future Plans: High-End Bar & Art Venue50:30 – Keeping Inventory Minimal & Exclusive52:53 – Selling High-Ticket Art & Family Support54:21 – Advice for Up-and-Coming Artists57:49 – Where to Find Art By FridayFollow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/