Piercing Wizard Podcast

Episode 63 with Kendra Jane, vice president of the Association of Professional Piercers. Kendra is in charge of conference registration this year and shares some good insights on how attendees can make the most of their week.

Episode 62 with Barron of Boundless Tattoo Company in Plainfield Illinois. We talk about Barron's motivation to get out and do guest spots, his experience preparing to be a first time instructor at the APP conference, and mostly how to talk to a client when something goes wrong.

Episode 61 with Monica Sabin. Monica is part of the membership committee for the Association of Professional Piercers, so guess what we talk about? Thats right, APP membership issues! How to apply, what are the actual requirements, and what support does the APP offer for applicants.

Episode 60 with Oscar "Chux" Martinez

Episode 59 with Samppa Von Cyborg and his wife Aneta. 2018 has seen the arrest of body modification practitioners in the UK and Australia. Many regions are moving towards banning body mod and we discuss if this will actually make things safer. We talk about how regulation and education can be better ways to protect clients and the public health.

Episode 58 with Ryan's Mom Cathy. I recorded this interview with my mom on mother's day. We get sappy and tell embarassing stories about me piercing myself in my teenage bedroom. Spoiler alert, I did lots of reckless stuff when I was younger. Please don't try this at home.

Episode 57 with Alex Wilkins of Guru Body Piercing in Brighton, England. We talk about Guru's dramatic growth from an external only shop to using some of the best brands in the industry. We also talk about how to give constructive criticism to colleagues and how open dialog is important for everyone.

Episode 55 with Marc Williams, owner of the Piercing Emporium in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are one of New England's highest volume studios. I talked to Marc about how to manage the inventory and staff necessary to keep that kind of shop going, and how he grew the shop from a tiny rented room above a hair salon.

Episode 54 with Georgina Schiavelli of Black Diamond Piercing in Connecticut. Georgina got her start in a typical male dominated tattoo shop and eventually went on to create a piercing-only studio in her own image. We talk about her challenges and her success in creating a top level shop.