Y'all are helping me out so much, thank you so much. I am learning A LOT from these videos. I am 27 and I am finally taking the jump...This is helping me feel confident that I will be a confident tattoo artist.
You guys are dropping game bombs, I’ve been a self employed sculptor live edge furniture maker for 15 yrs been through blown discs, broken hands, fingers, 3 kids, Covid, and what you guys are saying is 1000% true and I’ve gotten so hurt, developed drinking problems, and gotten so burnt out I’m here learning tattooing, lol jk but the reality is I always need a hobby along with my passion for woodworking, the truth is you make your own destiny through your disciplines.
I am trying to become an apprentice here these next two weeks at a really well known shop around in my area. I’m really nervous but your videos have really been helping me a lot with my anxiety and questions that I been having in my head. Thank you for everything you upload. 💕
My boss told me 20% and that I was earning more than the usual. And then he included taxes and so it became almost 10%. No one told me I was getting ripped off so I worked like that for 2 years 😅
I really enjoy listening to you guy's. I learned with old equipment. I got this new stuff and it's crazy different. When I first became an apprentice I didn't know anything about it and was brought in to work for free. Started off drawing flash , tracing flash , making needles and soldering on bars. It didn't take long I was getting screwed when I heard other shops paid.
Guys, any advice for me: I’m 41, and I know that’s kind of late to get into this, but I have been a mixed media artist all of my life, and a friend of mine gifted me with a beginner tattoo machine and people around me really believe in me. I’m confident I can do it too, I’ve been practicing on skins, but what I’m not so sure about is how I will actually make a transition into doing this full time. The local shop’s owner is willing to teach me, but I’m not sure how I’ll go about apprenticeship. I have a full time job and I have bills to pay. I can’t afford to work for free during the week right now but I am willing to work for free on weekends. Do you think this is actually viable or am I wasting my time? I simply cannot afford to quit my full time job to apprentice for free full time. Have you guys ever heard of anyone coming from a similar situation?
Since you're speaking on making sure you as the artist of comfortable and in the correct position, which is absolutely a thing I'm coming across with my apprenticeship, could you share what are your favored positions for bodyparts for clean lines? Like I don't know where to base and position myself as a reference or what to look for when im still trying to get how to hold the machine for best angle. That would be very helpful because as far as I've researched, there's no video available covering this topic. I feel if I could get how to hold the machine most comfortable to pull a line and then what to look for when establishing a base and angle with the clients body I could progress significantly. I will remember the pillows because thats a great idea, how many do you keep on hand? I have found that i keep a blanket with a washable wrap for clients that are uncomfortable with being disrobed to an extent or i keep a checklist for items for them to bring if they prefer like blanket etc. Thank you for all your content, it is extremely helpful.
What I keep in mind..is having the client get in a comfortable position first where I'll be doing the tattoo. Second, making sure what ever body part I'm tattooing is on something solid, and flat as possible. Third, Brandon brought up another Good point, ..by making sure (you) are comfortable. Your the artist. It's vital were in a comfortable position ourselves to do our best job. Obviously $5,000.oo tattooing Chairs, or tattooing beds are great. But if you don't have that kinda money like I don't yet lol.... using pillows, or couch cushions are sufficient and will work.
👀 What??!! Yeah I scrolled all the way to the 1st video I’m so thankful for you guys I just want to be the best! Imma truck driver about to get off the road while 🤔 off other hustles One day I order everything (THANKS TO YOU FOR THE LIST) and I promised myself I’ll learn to draw this is day 3 I drew a freaking lion inside a rose I wish I could show y’all JUST THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY MEAN IT‼️‼️💙
Just "Hire someone from the Philippines for 4 dollars an hour to help you out" GOT IT !! 👌 HAAAA!!!!!😂🤣😅😆 LMFAO!!!! That was hilarious. Great Advice BRO Brandon!! Great Advice Seriously from both of you! Much Much Appreciated. I really believe advertising/marketing, bringing in my clientele is no problem. All I gotta do is mention the word tattoo! where I live and I'll have way more then enough clientele,.. they'll be trying to knock down my door lol..seriously. I live in a college town everybody loves tattoos where I live, and everyone and there dog wants a tattoo lol. No I'm not tattooing dogs# lol. But making a business for myself with tattooing is on my agenda. Independently, on my own. Or even traveling from time to time to certain locations if I need? Not trying to jump into a "shop" right now. Maybe in time. BRO Brandon.. you are Right about Taxe$ That was Good to bring up as well. Man everything you give advice on is always spot on. I always really Appreciate your advice, support, Help, and Honesty. Sincerely your fan Tj. WA.
No you can go thru their tattooing 101 course which teaches you step by step that builds off the last to become a great artist, its definitely worth it, covers all plus thats mentioned in this video, ive been in the course since Feb and have learned so much, definitely highly recommend these guys, they are here to help all who want to learn
I love the whole video except for the part of paying somebody $4 an hour. I don't give a shit.What country they come from Especially a third world country or a bore country That is degrading asf For anybody So that part was kinda bullshit But the rest is dope So thanks S
Came looking for this comment for real. I was shocked honestly. I can't imagine exploiting overseas workers like that, i'd rather book my own appointments forever if i couldn't afford to hire someone at a decent wage.
Y'all are helping me out so much, thank you so much. I am learning A LOT from these videos. I am 27 and I am finally taking the jump...This is helping me feel confident that I will be a confident tattoo artist.
Best of luck to you buddy! ❤️ I too am on the same boat, about to learn tattooing, also a little scared.🤞🏻 I'm 21.
Yoo, how's it going?
Hope it’s going good
Same for me
You guys are dropping game bombs, I’ve been a self employed sculptor live edge furniture maker for 15 yrs been through blown discs, broken hands, fingers, 3 kids, Covid, and what you guys are saying is 1000% true and I’ve gotten so hurt, developed drinking problems, and gotten so burnt out I’m here learning tattooing, lol jk but the reality is I always need a hobby along with my passion for woodworking, the truth is you make your own destiny through your disciplines.
I am trying to become an apprentice here these next two weeks at a really well known shop around in my area. I’m really nervous but your videos have really been helping me a lot with my anxiety and questions that I been having in my head. Thank you for everything you upload. 💕
My boss told me 20% and that I was earning more than the usual. And then he included taxes and so it became almost 10%. No one told me I was getting ripped off so I worked like that for 2 years 😅
Damn, he got you good. Live and learn
I really enjoy listening to you guy's. I learned with old equipment. I got this new stuff and it's crazy different. When I first became an apprentice I didn't know anything about it and was brought in to work for free. Started off drawing flash , tracing flash , making needles and soldering on bars. It didn't take long I was getting screwed when I heard other shops paid.
Just bought the course! Super excited to start! Thanks for the inspiration and knowledge! 💛💛💛
How was it! Thinking about purchasing it!
This course is amazing, very detailed so much knowledge and each step grows from the last one
where to buy?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REAL FUCKING ADVICE.
Really glad I signed up for your email list. would love to watch more of these type of videos!
Love watching your stuff ..Really helpful to understand all the ins, and outs of this business
Glad you're finding it helpful!
Guys, any advice for me:
I’m 41, and I know that’s kind of late to get into this, but I have been a mixed media artist all of my life, and a friend of mine gifted me with a beginner tattoo machine and people around me really believe in me. I’m confident I can do it too, I’ve been practicing on skins, but what I’m not so sure about is how I will actually make a transition into doing this full time. The local shop’s owner is willing to teach me, but I’m not sure how I’ll go about apprenticeship. I have a full time job and I have bills to pay. I can’t afford to work for free during the week right now but I am willing to work for free on weekends. Do you think this is actually viable or am I wasting my time? I simply cannot afford to quit my full time job to apprentice for free full time. Have you guys ever heard of anyone coming from a similar situation?
Awesome podcast, so informational. Thank you!
Since you're speaking on making sure you as the artist of comfortable and in the correct position, which is absolutely a thing I'm coming across with my apprenticeship, could you share what are your favored positions for bodyparts for clean lines? Like I don't know where to base and position myself as a reference or what to look for when im still trying to get how to hold the machine for best angle. That would be very helpful because as far as I've researched, there's no video available covering this topic. I feel if I could get how to hold the machine most comfortable to pull a line and then what to look for when establishing a base and angle with the clients body I could progress significantly. I will remember the pillows because thats a great idea, how many do you keep on hand? I have found that i keep a blanket with a washable wrap for clients that are uncomfortable with being disrobed to an extent or i keep a checklist for items for them to bring if they prefer like blanket etc. Thank you for all your content, it is extremely helpful.
we can make a video for this no problem, it would be easier to explain.
What I keep in mind..is having the client get in a comfortable position first where I'll be doing the tattoo.
Second, making sure what ever body part I'm tattooing is on something solid, and flat as possible. Third, Brandon brought up another Good point, ..by making sure (you) are comfortable. Your the artist. It's vital were in a comfortable position ourselves to do our best job.
Obviously $5,000.oo tattooing Chairs, or tattooing beds are great.
But if you don't have that kinda money like I don't yet lol.... using pillows, or couch cushions are sufficient and will work.
For me the information I received is greatly appreciated. Until next time take care.
Great podcast. Looking forward to more!
I was 70% at my second studio, which was great. The owner was a bit of a criminal though and got into a lot of trouble. I had to get out in the end.
Thanks for the advice video, this helps allot. Been reading Huck Spaulding and preparing to get into this business myself.
This was really informative, great moves!
Glad it was helpful!
You guys are awesome, thanks for this
Thanks for making this video! Great advice here
I started with jail house guns and now trying to learn these new machines and needles they are allot different
👀 What??!! Yeah I scrolled all the way to the 1st video I’m so thankful for you guys I just want to be the best! Imma truck driver about to get off the road while 🤔 off other hustles One day I order everything (THANKS TO YOU FOR THE LIST) and I promised myself I’ll learn to draw this is day 3 I drew a freaking lion inside a rose I wish I could show y’all
JUST THANK YOU SO MUCH
I REALLY MEAN IT‼️‼️💙
How on different parts of the body is the needle depth the same or does the needle depth change ,by the part of body u r tattooing??
gonna do my first tattoo at the shop I'm apprenticing! it's gonna be metal af
Thank you so much!
how do you become a apprentice and where can you go to get more educated and licenced
Stretching is an absolute must in life! Lol
Damn, we all hate taxes.
Definitely helped!
I’m 37 and finally working towards my tattoo dream of being a tattoo artist
Never too late to start! Make sure to check out our Artist Accelerator Program ;)
So how long is a apprenticeship. ?
First podcast ay , on has boys
Thanks 🙏🏼 guys ❤
Great video guys! Thanks!
Thanks for the tips . I got a question am trying to get into tattoo professionally what advise can you give me to get in the process
1000 to 2000 on the low-key is how much I make a week
Great basic stuff you might not think about much 🤙
If you don't start paying personal taxes ever you can get away with it. But once you start you cannot stop.
Just "Hire someone from the Philippines for 4 dollars an hour to help you out"
GOT IT !! 👌
HAAAA!!!!!😂🤣😅😆 LMFAO!!!!
That was hilarious.
Great Advice BRO Brandon!!
Great Advice Seriously from both of you! Much Much Appreciated.
I really believe advertising/marketing, bringing in my clientele is no problem. All I gotta do is mention the word tattoo! where I live and I'll have way more then enough clientele,.. they'll be trying to knock down my door lol..seriously.
I live in a college town everybody loves tattoos where I live, and everyone and there dog wants a tattoo lol. No I'm not tattooing dogs# lol. But making a business for myself with tattooing is on my agenda. Independently, on my own. Or even traveling from time to time to certain locations if I need?
Not trying to jump into a "shop" right now. Maybe in time.
BRO Brandon.. you are Right about Taxe$ That was Good to bring up as well. Man everything you give advice on is always spot on.
I always really Appreciate your advice, support, Help, and Honesty.
Sincerely your fan Tj. WA.
When was that? A couple yrs ago?
27 and learning quick because of these videos
Do you have to be an apprentice to become a tattooist?
No you can go thru their tattooing 101 course which teaches you step by step that builds off the last to become a great artist, its definitely worth it, covers all plus thats mentioned in this video, ive been in the course since Feb and have learned so much, definitely highly recommend these guys, they are here to help all who want to learn
so where is your shop, i cannot find anything online besides 101
Brandon has a shop in Tennessee and Nathen is in Hawaii they teach online at tattooing 101 which I highly recommend
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how I said
I love the whole video except for the part of paying somebody $4 an hour.
I don't give a shit.What country they come from Especially a third world country or a bore country
That is degrading asf
For anybody
So that part was kinda bullshit
But the rest is dope
So thanks
S
Hold on... Why does one of you have an American accent and one has an Australian accent?
We are from different places
Damn I thought you guys worked together... I've only seen a handful of your guys vids but watching more and subbed you guys are awesome
Hearing a white guy give advice on hiring someone from the Philippines for $4 is crazy
Came looking for this comment for real. I was shocked honestly. I can't imagine exploiting overseas workers like that, i'd rather book my own appointments forever if i couldn't afford to hire someone at a decent wage.
Let's all have a good cry then 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡
Thanks for all your help but why is biomechanical for fat old guys???
Not cool