This week’s replay episode of the Artist Academy Podcast is an interview with Canadian muralist Corrado Mallia where we talk about what it actually takes to build a mural business over time.

Corrado shares how he started with cold outreach, practiced on his own, and slowly built consistent work through referrals. We get into pricing murals, what goes into quoting a project, and why it’s important to charge based on value, not just time.

We also talk about common mistakes like undercharging, skipping deposits, and doing extra work without adjusting the price, along with simple ways to avoid those situations.

If you’re working toward making murals a steady income, this episode gives a realistic look at the process and the decisions that come with it.