The Tattoo Marketing Podcast

How to find success as an apprentice w/ Sinny

Join Sinny, a tattoo apprentice in Vegas, as she discusses her journey into tattooing, why she loves her shop & mentor, and how she stays booked out using the power of social media!

Staying Booked Out In A Slow Economy w/ Ocean

Artist Interview with @tattoosbyocean Explore the world of tattoo economics and strategy! Join us as we dive into the importance of pricing, marketing, and client interaction in the tattoo industry.

The Insider's Guide to Hiring a Marketing Company for Your Tattoo Shop!

What should you look for before hiring a marketing company for your tattoo shop? What questions should you ask on your call with them? We dive into the must know/must ask questions to make sure you're getting a marketing company that will...

The Easiest Way To Make Your Tattoo Shop More Profitable

What's the easiest way to fill a leaky bucket? What does that have to do with your tattoo shop? Listen to find out!

Beyond the Needle: Proven IG Ad Strategies To Fill Your Tattoo Shop

This is a webinar from April 2024. If you'd like to watch the video, you can here: https://youtu.be/DN2IvFzmXbw Join us for 'Beyond the Needle: Proven Instagram Ad Strategies To Fill Your Tattoo Shop' and discover the exact IG ad tactics we...

Using A.I. To Book More Tattoo Consultations

How we use A.I. to book consultations for the tattoo shops we work with (and you can to)!

Using Midjourney To Up Your Tattoo Creativity W/ Garrett Rautio

We sat down with the one and only Garrett Rautio (owner of Black Coffin Tattoo) and talk about how he's been using Midjourney to find new unique images to use as inspiration for his tattoos. He's also on a mission to teach...

Why Friction In Your Tattoo Shops Consultation Booking Is Holding You Back

Troy Timpel- The Man Behind Villain Arts

Get More Clients Into Your Shop With This Amazing A.I. Bot

We sit down with Bryce DeCora, the creator of CloseBot - An A.I. bot that will book consultations for your tattoo shop and works way better than you probably think! (We already use it with our clients)

3 Ways Your Tattoo Shop Should Be Using AI

What to do if your tattoo shop's IG ads aren't working

IG ads for your tattoo shop not getting new clients into your chairs? It will always boil down to one of these problems: Audience Image Messaging Offer Next steps We cover what to look for and how to fix each one of these...

Lyle Tuttle, Running A Shop, and Starting A Convention W/ Gator Greg

We talk with Gator Greg about what it was like being mentored by Lyle Tuttle and Judy Parker, what it takes to run a successful shop, and his upcoming tattoo convention.

Marketing 101 For Tattoo Shops In 2024

Welcome to Season Two! Today's topic: How To Get Your Tattoo Shop's Marketing Right in 2024 From running online ads to building a past client list. This webinar is about how to get your shop's marketing right in 2024 to keep artists...

How To Know If Your Advertising Is Working

So you're spending money on ads, but have no clue if you're getting any kind of an ROI? This episode will explain the steps you need to take to ensure your marketing is working! Check us out at www.ink-link.com Don't forget to like...

Changes in regulations, keeping your books up to date, and more!

Episode 28: Today we have Caroline Evans with us to talk about: - Regulation changes in the tattoo industry on a state and federal level - How artists and shop owners can help decide where the industry is going - Why it's essential...

What To Do During Slow Season

The follow up process, calling vs. texting leads & leadership skills

Episode 27: We have part 2 of our time with Cris Rodriguez! Some topics we talk about today are: - The follow up process - Calling vs texting leads - Leadership skills And much more! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Enjoy:)

Loneliness Of Entrepreneurship, Importance Of Self Confidence, & The 7 Levels Of Marketing

Episode 26: In this weeks episode we have Cris Rodriguez on, some of the main topics we talk about are: - Loneliness of starting up a shop and being an entreprenuer - Importance of self confidence - The 7 levels of marketing And much...

Insider secrets of yelp, getting more reviews & the importance of omnipresence W/ Casey Richardson

Episode 25: In this week's episode, we have Casey Richardson, an ex Yelp employee who has all the secrets to marketing and leveraging Yelp to your advantage. Some of the key topics we talk about in this episode are: - Secrets...

Finding qualified artists, upgrading your hiring process, & how to treat employees W/ Jody Underhill

Episode 24: Here are some of the topics we talk about today in our podcast with Jody Underhill: - Finding qualified artists - Upgrading your hiring process - How to treat your employees & much more! Enjoy! :)

We answer your biggest questions

This week we go over the top four questions we get the most from shop owners and artists.

The Power of a virtual assistant for tattoo shop owners w/ Tobe Brockner

Episode 22: The Power of a virtual assistant for tattoo shop owners w/ Tobe Brockner. We talk about: How a shop owner can use themHow to find the best VAsWhat they costWhat you can expect Interested in working with Katuva? Set...

Understanding finances and leveraging your credit W/ Ryan Roi

Episode 21: We have Ryan Roi a tattoo artist and financial advisor, some of the topics we talk about today are: - Leveraging Credit - Understanding and handling finances & Much more! Enjoy! Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Testing ad creatives, leveraging your shops omnipresence, & doing the little things consistently

Episode 20: We have Kevin Le! Some of the topics of this podcast are: - Testing ad creatives - Leveraging omnipresence - Being consistent - AI creation - Delegating work & Much more. Don't miss out!

Adding humor to tattooing, being self taught & trying new things Ft: Christian Larsen

Episode 19: We have Christian Boye Larsen, an artist out of Denmark. In today's show we talk about: - Strange Laws - Stand up comedy - Adding humor to tattooing - Being self taught - Trying new things & a ton more. Don't forget to leave a like...

Rockstar turned tattoo artist speaks on the power of being self sufficient & the truth about the US.

Episode 18: Today we have Owen Paulls, a UK tattoo artist. Some topics we talk about are: - Transitioning from rockstar into a tattoo artist - The struggles and reality of moving to the US - Painting - Being self sufficient & Much more! Don't forget...

Tattoo artists coming together against politics, The medical importance in tattooing & banning inks

Episode 17: We have Moriel Seror on, an amazing tattoo artist from Germany. Some of the topics we talk about are: - The banning of inks - Tattoo artists coming together to fight politics - The medical importance in tattooing - Moriel being a brown...

Tattoo Gate, How to grow on Tiktok, & spreading positivity FT: Matt Vaught

Episode 16: In today's podcast we have Matt Vaught, a tattoo artist who has recently gotten a lot of attention due to his positive involvement in tattoo gate. Some of the topics we talk about today are: - Tattoo gate - Spreading...

Being Obsessive Over Your Craft, Facing Failure & Creating A Welcoming Shop Atmosphere

Episode 15: In today's episode, we have Connor Foley, a tattoo artist and studio owner. He primarily tattoos in a "Dark Art" Style, we talk about many topics some of which include: - Finding His Style - Getting Demoted as a tattoo...

The Power of A Past Client List

A Game-Changing Strategy for Tattoo Shop Owners.

InkVasion Magazine owner talks about tattoo safety & Discrimination Ft: Frankie Scorpion

Episode 13: In todays podcast we have Frankie Scorpion, the owner of InkVasion Magazine. Some of the key topics we talk about are: - Dating with tattoos - Discrimination against tattoos - Ink Therapy - Tattoo Safety - Owning a tattoo magazine & tons more! Don't...

Anime Artist talks about tattooing while traveling, value of consistency, & the best ink/machines.

Episode 12: Featuring Serena Armstrong Today we have Serena Armstrong a tattoo artist who specializes in Anime tattoos. Some of the key topics we talk about in today's podcast are: - Anime Artists - Tattooing while traveling - Value of consistency - The Best...

House tattooer becomes an award winning artist & author, Tattoo misconceptions, & Joining a pro team

Episode 11: In this weeks episode we have our guest Stephen Hecker, AKA Whatthehecker on socials! In today's podcast we talk about some of the following topics: - Transitioning from a house tattooer into an award winning artist - Becoming an award-winning author -...

Defining Goals, Creating a plan, and increasing business revenue Ft. Ben Mcadam

Episode 10: Defining Goals, Creating a plan, and increasing business revenue Ft. Ben Mcadam This episode is jam-packed with a ton of impactful information that you can leverage to grow your business! The Key topics today are: - Defining your goals in a...

Creating client memories, Making tough decisions, and marketing strategy feat: Jesse Najera

Episode 9: In todays episode we have Jesse Najera, owner of Old Town Ink. Some of the topics we talk about are: - Creating client memories - Making tough decisions - Marketing strategy - Loving the work & More! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thanks for watching!

Building Client Relationships, Increasing Likelihood Of Long Term Clients, Massive Growth Plan And..

Today we have episode 8 of the podcast featuring Ray Malaski! Some of the topics we talk about in todays episode are: - Building Client Relationships - Increasing The Likelihood Of Long Term Customers - Massive Growth Plan - Importance Of Communication - Huge Growth...

Greedy Shop Owners, Value of Reputation, Second Chances, & More! Featuring: Cody Gower

In this week's episode we had Cody Gower, owner of Against the grain tattoo. Some of the topics we talked about are: Being an apprenticeSeconds chancesGreedy shop ownersRunning a tattoo shop fairlyValue of ReputationValue of awardsSocial media use as an artists Definitely a...

Leveraging Google Ads, How to Grow on Instagram, The Reality of Being A Tattoo Artist & More

In today's podcast, we have Tye Harris, owner of Faces In The Dark Tattoo Studio! Here are some of the topics we talked about: - How to grow on Instagram - Leveraging google ads to grow you tattoo business - The reality of being...

Female Only Tattoo Studio, Wanting to be a Disney Animator, Starting Her Own Tattoo Studio & More!

In today's podcast episode, we have the owner of "The Cherry Cherub Tattoo Shop" with us (Dejae Cooley). Some of the key topics are: - Having a female-only tattoo studio - Leaving her old studio to start her own - Wanting to become...

Tattoo Artist Interview: Inkbybar

In today's podcast we chat with Inkbybar, an artist out of Denmark! Here are some of the topics we talk about: - Tattoo culture outside the US - How he got started Tattooing - The banning of inks in Europe & so much more!

Tattoo Artist Interview: Jason Elliott - Ink Master season 10 & 13

We sat down with Jason Elliott from seasons 10 and 13 of Ink Master to talk about: - How he became a tattoo artist - Finding his unique style of tattooing - What it was like filming Ink Master - Advice for people looking...

Studio Owner: Jimi Drake - Ole Soul Tattoo

In the last ten years, Jimi has gone from a small one-man shop to a 3,000sq ft studio with 7 artists. We talk about growth, Jimi's philosophy on how to treat clients and staff, how to keep a good work/life balance,...

Welcome!

Welcome to the podcast! Here's a short intro where we'll cover what you can expect on this channel. I also go over one number that all artists should be tracking (but almost none are)!