Mark Baratto

Backyards of Key West Owner & Artist (Retail & Ecom) @Backyards Of Key West Gallery

Community-led DTC gallery and online store; always active. – $1M+ direct online sales driven by content + community – 250K+ social followers (125K+ IG) and 25K+ engaged audience – Drops, events, and partnerships that increase repeat purchase behavior – Contact: gallery visits, commissions, or business collabs welcome (no hard sell) More context: – I founded Backyards of Key West as a creative project and scaled it into a profitable gallery + eCom brand. – To date, I’ve sold 6,500+ pieces of art. – Leveraged automation, social storytelling, and tight ops to grow quickly and sustainably. – I also host the Backyards of Key West Podcast (140K+ listeners), deepening brand engagement and local reach. – Located just off Duval Street; thousands of visitors per year.