On the sixth episode of The Basement Entrepreneur, Jerry (@criticaljumper) and Ismail (@ismailkhalilr_) interviews Rahmaan Hameed (@Rahmaanhameedstudios), a world renowned artist who has sold art to famous athletes and celebrities like Floyd Mayweather, Connor McDavid, Jake Paul, and Fred VanVleet. We talked about his journey from taking a risky bet to meeting and painting for Floyd Mayweather. Rahmaan also shared with us some of the "musts" for anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur as well as what NFTs are and the future of art. 

Rahmaan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahmaanhameedstudios/

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Show notes: 

(0:55) Rahmaan introduction 

(4:04) How he started

(9:00) Stepping out of comfort zone 

(9:44) First year and kicking off in Vegas 

(10:30) Differentiating yourselves from others 

(12:00) Making connections with celebrities and athletes 

(12:45) Results and unit economics of art 

(13:19) Meeting and painting for Floyd Mayweather 

(16:00) The power of celebrity advertising

(20:00) Bet on yourself 

(21:50) Emphasis on Timing 

(22:48) Starting an NFT

(24:00) NFT Defined 

(31:00) Predicting the future of NFT 

(35:40) Coexistence of digital and physical art

(38:35) Rahmaan’s resources recommendation and advice 

(41:15) Don’t be afraid of rejection 

(44:00) Rahmaan’s drive

(47:20) Always full effort 

(48:35) Making the jump