"Business cards are not expensive, guys. I will die on this hill. Even though people might lose them or find you online, having a business card is still so important - it's your first impression and your walking billboard." - Missi Blue

In this episode, we're diving deep into the art of turning your social media following into actual paying clients. As tattoo artists, we often focus on growing our following, but the real challenge lies in converting those followers into clients who trust us with their skin. I'll share my tried-and-true strategies for building genuine connections and creating meaningful engagement that leads to bookings.

Episode #1: The Perfect Client DOES Exist

FREE Ideal Client Worksheet

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify and connect with your ideal clients through strategic social media engagement and authentic interactions

• Practical tips for using polls, questions, and comments to create meaningful conversations with potential clients

• The power of geo-targeting and hashtag strategies to find clients within your service area

• Why Facebook communities are still valuable for building client relationships and establishing expertise

• Tips for introverted artists to build confidence in client interactions while staying true to themselves

• The importance of genuine engagement and relationship-building over quick sales tactics

• Effective strategies for in-person networking and promoting yourself naturally in everyday situations

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

 

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project