Tattoo Wealth

On this episode I'm joined by Kevin Barona, a tattoo artist from South Florida. Kevin' story is fascinating - from thinking tattooing wasn't for him because it was for "cool people" to his realization that it's painting on skin to an addiction that took him on a roller coaster for a few years. He was very open during our conversation and shared valuable insight that will help anyone going through something similar. Connect with Kevin on Instagram: @kvn.barona --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Riki Cooke. Riki is a friend and fellow advisor that focuses on millennials that want to incorporate travel into their lives. Riki has some impressive travel stats - 4 continents, 30 countries, and 115,000 miles flown. We talk about his experience of taking a year off in 2019 to travel the world and the tips and tricks he picked up. We also talk credit cards and travel rewards points, as well as how you, as a tattoo artist and self-employed person, can possibly deduct travel expenses. If you want to incorporate more travel into your life, be sure to give this episode a listen. Connect with Riki on Instagram @2point0financial & Twitter @RC2Point0. You can also check out his wife's incredible bakery @secondactsweets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Anthony Naig. Anthony is the founder of Reborn Tattoo Aftercare, which is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been following Reborn for a while now after talking to one of their artists, Anthony Washington. I was intrigued by their products because they're a relatively new company that jumped into a market that already has a number of competitors, but they've gained quite the following. I was also interested in talking about what makes their products different or better than competitors and lotion or Aquaphore because admittedly that's all I've ever used for my tattoos. We also talk about what Anthony looks for when bringing an artist onto their pro team. Connect with Anthony on Instagram: @Reborntattooaftercare --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I'm joined by Blaire Zika. Blaire is an artist, shamanic journey guide and hand poke tattoo artist, as well as an apprentice under a previous guest, Jayson Lynch. Blaire shares the story of her journey into tattooing starting with hand poke and more recently becoming an apprentice (using a machine) under Jayson. She also discusses how she incorporates her shamanic work into the tattoo process, which I found fascinating. Connect with Blaire on Instagram: @True_Nature_Tattoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I'm joined by Katrina Zarate, a tattoo artist in Portland, Oregon. Katrina shares her story of transitioning from a full time painter to tattoo artist as well as her process for working with her clients - from the questions she asks to the way she takes deposits. I enjoyed this conversation because Katrina has a refreshing view of tattooing with a very big focus on the client and an understanding that the artwork she creates isn't for her, it's for them. We also talk about another common topic lately, and that's tattoo schools. For as much as people want to talk negatively about the curriculum or process or the fact that it veers from the traditional apprenticeship track, Katrina makes a good point - tattoo schools have helped provide access to the industry that may have otherwise been extremely difficult for some people. Connect with Katrina on Instagram: @katrinazarate @themidnightcollectivepdx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On today's episode I'm joined by Sam Yamini. Sam works at, and is one of the owners of, Dedication Tattoo in Denver, Colorado. Sam and I talk about how he was introduced to the idea of tattooing by a traveling tattooer, how he eventually transitioned to doing large scale Japanese work, his creative process which focuses more on drawing to scale more so than using the ipad, and the direction he sees the industry going including a discussion on tattoo schools. Connect with Sam on Instagram: @therealsamyamini and his shop @dedicationtattoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

This episode is a bit different than normal. It's the first solo episode where I take a financial topic and dive deeper than I'm able to on an Instagram post. For this episode we're talking about saving for retirement as a tattoo artist. I cover how retirement accounts work and why you should utilize them, the 3 different types I typically discuss with clients (plus 1 bonus account), how to actually set up an account after you've decided which one to use, and lastly I answer a few questions I received from Instagram. Hopefully you all find this information useful. If you have any questions after listening, reach out on Instagram: @thetattooartistadvisor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Anthony Pulitano, a tattoo artist in Asheville, NC. Anthony's journey into tattooing is quite a bit different than prior guests, mainly because he didn't have a prior interest in tattooing or really an interest in getting tattooed but I'll let you listen to him tell the story. We also talk about what his biggest challenges were when he transitioned from painting to tattooing. Finally if you've been listening to the last few episodes you'll know I've been asking a series of 5 questions to every guest at the end. For this episode I threw in one more, and I loved Anthony's answer so make sure you stick around to hear it. Connect with Anthony on Instagram: @StudioPulitano --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this weeks episode I sit down with Tony Natereli, a tattoo artist from Largo, Florida. Every artist has a unique journey into tattooing and Tony's story is no different. He talks about why he left an apprenticeship over a decade ago and what brought him back to tattooing. But the main reason I wanted to have Tony as a guest was to talk about his use of social media, particularly TikTok. Tony shares how he's utilized it to grow his reach and how it's actually led to a sponsorship. So if you've been on the fence, or even against, using TikTok – you should give this a listen. Connect with Tony on Instagram & TikTok IG - @3darkwolves TikTok - @3darkwolvestattoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode, I'm joined by Jaiden Sky. Jaiden is a tattoo artist based out of Grants Pass, Oregon. She's going on her 4th year tattooing and crushing it. But it wasn't an easy journey to get to where she's at now. We talk about how she started tattooing, the sacrifices she had to make to turn her dream into reality, her experience and opinion on tattoo schools in Oregon, as well as how she's marketing herself. Connect with Jaiden on Instagram: @Jaidentattoo - www.jaidentattoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Blake Roberts. Blake is a self-taught tattoo artist with a studio art degree from Georgia state. He's also the youngest shop owner in Atlanta with his shop Cabin Studios. Blake and I covered a lot in this episode. We talked about how he switched from accounting to art and kind of stumbled into tattooing, how instrumental his partner has been to his success, and what it was like to start a shop without any guidance from other artists that had done it before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Stephen Mondary aka Mondo. We talk about Mondo's transition from military to nursing and eventually tattooing. Mondo also opens up about how he got a handle on his finances and how that had helped him prepare for the birth of his twin daughters earlier this year. Connect with Mondo on Instagram: @Mondotattooer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I'm joined by Broc Buckles to discuss life insurance. We cover the different types of life insurance available and when to use each, how to figure out how much coverage you need, and how to filter out the bullsh*t that's often sold with life insurance. Connect with Broc on Instagram: @BCBrokerage --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I bring back Jayson Lynch. Jayson joined me for my very first episode and we weren't able to cover everything we'd hoped so we decided to do it again. We talk about how things are going with him and Blaire, his apprentice, and what he's learned and applied to his finances since we first connected. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Laura Schaack, the CEO of Tattd, an app that helps you find your perfect tattoo artist. We discuss Laura's background and why she, like myself, jumped into the tattoo industry as a non artist, how Tattd works, and her vision for it going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I talk with Mike Johnson, a tattoo artist and owner of Studio Elev8, a shop in South Jordan, Utah. Mike's a veteran in the tattoo industry and provides a ton of value in this episode. We start the conversation like we always do – learning how he started tattooing but we quickly get into a very interesting conversation about the evolution of tattooing from the time he started to today; and what the future holds for the industry. This includes talking about apprenticeships vs tattoo schools and if there's any way to find a happy medium between them. Connect with Mike on Instagram: @mikejtattooer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I talk with a friend of mine, Maggie Klokkenga. Maggie is a certified financial planner and certified public accountant but she's left the world of spreadsheets and jumped into working with clients on money mindset through her company – Make a Money Mindshift. Maggie walks us through her process and teaches us about some of the tools she uses to help her clients better understand their money mindset, and how she helps shift that mindset to help them have a better relationship with money. Connect with Maggie on Instagram: @Makeamoneymindshift --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I'm joined by fellow financial advisor and friend, Justin Castelli. We're talking about something that admittedly I've been a bit skeptical about until recently, and that's NFTs – non-fungible tokens. A lot of people look at the hype around NFTs and wonder why they have any value. They ask isn't it just a jpeg? Justin breaks down why they are so much more than that and how artists can utilize them. So If you're curious about NFTs, this is the episode for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Chase Alexander of Tattoo Booking – a company that helps tattoo artists with their booking process. We talk about how Chase got involved in the tattoo industry and what led to him creating his company. As we dive into Chase's company – we learn that it's much more than a booking system. It provides artists a way to keep a database of their current and previous clients, as well as those people that have reached out but haven't yet pulled the trigger and booked an appointment. If your big paint points are booking and keeping up with your clients in the middle of big projects, you'll want to listen to this episode. Connect with Chase on Instagram: @Tattoobookingofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with Ruben and Stephanie, the owners of Girls & Roses, a tattoo shop here in Portland, Oregon. We talk about Ruben's change from ministry to tattooing, opening a shop in a new city during COVID, focusing heavily on business systems and marketing ultimately leading to a very unique booking system, and more. If you want to learn how you can innovate in your tattoo business, whether you own a shop or not, you need to listen to this episode! Connect with Ruben & Stephanie on Instagram :@girlsandrosespdx @rubentattooben @guestspotpdx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I talk with Lindsy Posz, a tattoo artist that happens to work at a shop in my hometown of Chandler, Arizona. Lindsy is less than two years into her tattoo career but she drops a lot of gems in this episode. Lindsy and I talk about what it was like starting her apprenticeship a month before COVID started, why it's important to share more than your just tattoos on social media, investing in her assistant, transitioning from creating art for yourself to creating art for someone else, and trying to avoid of the trap of being defined by your craft. Connect with Lindsy on Instagram: @inkedbylindsy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

On this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Vinny Rodriguez of Mortgage Express, discussing an important way to build wealth - buying a home. We talk about what lenders look for when determining how much you can afford, what role your credit plays in the mortgage process and how to work on or fix your credit, then we wrap up with a conversation on buying rental properties. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message

I'm thrilled to bring you this first episode where I talk with Jayson Lynch. Jayson currently works out of a private studio in Reno, Nevada where he focuses on black & grey work. We talk about the unique way he was introduced to tattooing, how he put his ego aside and decided to do a second apprenticeship, what getting sober has done for his work, and the power that tattoos have when it comes to creating confidence in people. Connect with Jayson on Instagram: @Lynchmade --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tattoo-wealth/message