Baber Afzal
NorCal and Shill
English - February 03, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsArts Technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episode 22: Show Notes.
From filmmaker to architect, to web designer, to photographer, and finally to NFT creator, Baber Afzal has done it all! Tune in today to find out how one person has explored all of these careers in his journey to the world of NFTs, and the lessons he learned along the way. We dive into the discussion with Baber describing how he was too excited to sleep following his discovery of NFTs, and why he feels being unique is crucial to being an artist. We hear why Baber doesn’t use his hardware wallet, and NorCal’s suggestions to get more comfortable with it, as well as how NorCal got in on the Bored Apes boom. Baber tells us what his favorite food is, why, and how he got his big breakthrough, a request from Porsche. We hear three pieces of advice that Baber has been given, and what his advice for aspiring NFT artists is, in turn. We then flip the interview roles, with Baber posing some fascinating questions to NorCal, including what he does differently to other people, his most treasured memories, and whether pineapple goes on pizza! Join us today for all this, and so much more.
Key Points From This Episode:
● We welcome Baber Afzal, visual artist, website designer, and full-time NFT creator.
● Why Baber is afraid of using his hardware wallet, and NorCal’s advice on how to get more comfortable using one.
● How Baber’s mind was blown when he first heard of NFTs, and how he entered the NFT world.
● Why an artist needs to be unique.
● The plethora of other jobs that Baber has held, and the lessons that he has learned throughout his journey.
● How a request from Porsche gave Baber his chance.
● Baber’s favorite food (Nihari and burgers), and what makes these delicious.
● Three pieces of advice Baber lives by: pursuing passion wholeheartedly, letting inspiration come naturally, and persevering.
● Why Baber recommends that artists new to the NFT space focus on themselves and not the SuperRare label.
● How NorCal helped keep Baber in the NFT space.
● Find out what the most challenging time in NorCal’s and Baber’s lives has been.
● What NorCal does differently to other people.
● NorCal’s history in the crypto space.
● What to do when you’re filming your friend’s marriage proposal and she says “no”, NorCal’s most treasured memories, and other rapid-fire questions from Baber.
● NorCal’s advice to struggling artists: network, pricing, and crypto cycles.
● Why Baber is focusing on onboarding female artists.
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