Founders and Builders

Chris Dunlop: “Ready” Is a Myth. Stop Waiting, Start Making!


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“I’ve never had a problem betting on me.” Chris Dunlop (Pinstripe Chris) Chris built a global brand painting one-off masterpieces for companies like Porsche without art school, safety nets, or a plan B.

🔍 What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

- Why the boldest investment you can make is in yourself.

- The hidden process behind Pinstripe Chris’s “overnight success.”

- How to build creative freedom instead of getting stuck chasing paychecks.

- The mindset shift that turns mistakes into signatures.

- Why the “perfect time” to start never comes - and why that’s your advantage.


EPISODE CHAPTERS:

(00:02) From Collision Shops to Masterpieces

(03:29) From Auto Shops to Artistry

(13:09) Finding Success Through Social Media

(22:44) Thriving in Car Culture Industry

(28:02) Embracing Risk and Rejecting Structure

(36:36) The Artistic Journey

(43:30) Navigating Artistic Freedom and Risk

(53:49) Reflecting on Career Satisfaction and Growth

(57:14) Navigating Opportunities and Self-Promotion

(01:02:42) Artistic Process and Social Media Marketing

(01:13:27) Life Lessons Through Artistic Process

(01:18:37) Balancing Creativity and Discipline


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👤 About Chris“Pinstripe Chris” is an automotive artist who’s built a global brand creating one-off masterpieces for brands like Porsche. From collision shops to California, he’s proof that betting on yourself can change everything.


👍 Why subscribe?If you sketch business ideas on napkins, obsess over product‑market fit, or dream of disrupting incumbents with AI, this channel is for you.


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