Hudson Valley Hustle

He Took the Risk and Built a Tattoo Business That Changed His Life - Episode 51


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Diego Martín, owner of Hudson Valley Tattoo in Wappingers Falls, NY, left his full-time tattoo job 12 years ago to open his own shop — and never looked back.

In this episode, Diego shares how he built one of the most respected tattoo studios in the Hudson Valley, grew a team of artists, and even launched the Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention that attracts talent from around the world.

We talk about:

  • How Diego decided to take the leap from employee to owner

  • Why the tattoo industry exploded after COVID

  • The real challenges of running a shop with 9+ artists

  • How social media and word of mouth drive his business

  • The future of tattoos in an AI-driven world

  • His advice for anyone ready to start their own business

Connect with Diego: https://www.hudsonvalleytattoocompany.com/

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Hudson Valley HustleBy Joe Amato Marketing, LLC