Tattoo Trainer Podcast

The future belongs to those who see the beauty in their dreams. This is never truer that when it comes to a creative pursuit like tattooing, but really it's a much bigger conversation than that. This episode focuses on how you can make your dreams work for you. Listen to this inspiring episode and learn: The importance of how you regard yourself How ART embraces the belief in dreams How a lack of belief can prevent success And much, much more

Tom Moore is the father of Amelia, one of our apprentices who featured in one of our episodes a while back. Initially he had some concerns about tattooing as a career for his daughter, and being a responsible father he called us up to see what we stood for. This episode is for all those parents who need a little reassurance about what we do here at ART. Listen to this informative and encouraging interview, and find out about: How Tom was convinced that the ART program is worthwhile doing The importance of having a mentor Supporting our children in who they want to be And much, much more

So much of what happens in this journey called life is relative to how you see things. This is true of your path towards becoming a professional tattoo artist too, and what you perceive about the modern-day tattooing industry will help you pursue this dream. Listen to this enlightening episode and find out: Why it is important to challenge how you are perceived by the world How ART is fighting to change public opinion on tattoos How you can start over at ART And much, much more

Raa Mel is one of our recent graduates and has a great head on his shoulders, making him a excellent addition to our team at ART Los Angeles. He's got plenty of insight into how ART works and what makes it the best way to start on your journey to becoming a professional tattoo artist. Listen to this informative interview and learn about: How Raa learned to design tattoos The challenges he faced and overcame How he felt when he graduated ART And much, much more

Here's another informative episode on making the most of social media to develop your client base. This time, public relations guru Nick Kullin is focusing on Twitter, a frequently underestimated social media platform. Nick's going to share all his hints and tips to help you boost your online profile. Listen to this invaluable episode and find out all about: How Twitter can be used to get new clients Why Twitter is a must-have for tattoo artists What you can do to leverage your social media profile And much, much more  

As Malcolm X once said, "Education is a passport to your future, for the future belongs to those who prepare for it today." This applies to every single one of us, no matter who we are. If you're going to become a professional tattoo artist then you need to find yourself an apprenticeship program like ART. Listen to this inspiring episode and find out: The major reason why education is vital The consequences of tattooing without the proper training Why ART is the best way for you to become a highly skilled professional And much, much more  

Nick's already told us all about how it's so important to be a social media player right from the beginning. This is what's going to put your work in front of people and build up your client base. This episode focusses specifically on the use of Instagram. Listen to this extremely useful interview and learn: How to get started on Instagram How to increase your number of followers Tips and tricks to boost your exposure And much, much more  

This time we've got the social media genius and brand building giant that is Nick Kullin. He's right on the cutting edge of how to use social media and he's helped ART tremendously by setting up this podcast series. Today, Nick's going to share with us a little about how to use social media to promote ourselves as tattoo artists. Listen to this empowering interview and learn all about: The importance of social media when building a client base Differentiating yourself from other artists Developing a social media image And much, much more  

Imagine yourself two years from now, working in a tattoo shop as a successful tattoo artist, doing what you love, being what you love, and having a great time. Imagine being able to earn enough to support your lifestyle and being surrounded by people who encourage and support you. All you have to do is to chart a course towards your goals and never stop striving to meet these targets. Listen to this encouraging interview and find out: How to change your life for the better What ART apprentices think of this philosophy How tattooing has benefited Guy's life over the years And much, much more  

Everyone ought to have a plan, and according to Mike Tyson, "Everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the face." This often rings true because people don't base their plans in reality and their plans aren't derived from helpful sources. All of us could learn something from having a coherent, well thought out plan. Listen to this unmissable episode and learn about: The planning mistakes people often make A better way to make a plan The importance of hard work And much, much more

To be a successful artist, you've got to have imagination. You need to be able to visualize what you want to achieve if you stand any chance of doing so. This applies to anything in life, not just tattooing, and imagination is a key skill that you can nurture and develop over time. Listen to this inspiring episode and learn: How to expand your imagination as an artist What it takes to succeed day by day The learning philosophy behind ART And much, much more

It can be difficult to find a tattoo apprenticeship that is right for you, but when you do, it can be a match made in heaven. Breezy Murphy started out in the fine arts, but she soon realized that she wanted to pursue tattooing. She was fortunate enough to find ART on the internet, and the rest is history! Listen to this exciting and inspiring interview and find out: How Breezy found ART Her experiences with tattoo shops before coming to ART Her plans for the future And much, much more

There are plenty of schools of thought on what's the best way to learn, but when it comes to something so dependent upon physical techniques as tattooing, "the grind" is king. It's all about the process of going from having nothing to having everything. Listen to this energizing episode and find out more about: The concept of "the grind" Making sure your grind is really yours Guy's own personal experience of the grind And much, much more

At the tender age of eighteen, Elena relocated her entire life from upstate New York to follow her dream of taking up our offer of an apprenticeship in Jersey City. She is mature beyond her years and she has plenty of insight into what's needed to achieve success in the world of tattooing. Listen to this engaging and informative interview and learn about: - Elena's experience before coming to ART - What to expect from your first workshop - The mechanics of tattooing machines - And much, much more Ever since you were a kid, you wanted to jump right into tattooing, but obviously you couldn't at that point, right? I remember I was 10 or 12, I watched one Ink Masters episode and I wanted to do it. I didn't know how, but I wanted to do it. [...] I would draw up some tattoos and bring my little portfolio to a few shops around town, and I walked in one of the shops. I was 15 and I knew I couldn't tattoo or anything, but I just wanted to be around the atmosphere. I'd do desk work and be a secretary, but they j

Respect your efforts and, above all, respect yourself and those around you. It's important that you understand your place within the art of tattooing as well as within the wider world. If you can manage this, you'll be in the best position to succeed. Listen to this informative and enlightening episode and find out about: Guy's respect for his very own mentor before and after she passed The future of tattoo apprenticeships The importance of respect for others And much, much more

It takes all sorts of folk to make a world, and the realm of tattooing is no different. Adam Teitelbaum is an up-and-coming ART apprentice at our Jersey City location. He started out designing kitchens, but now he's well on his way to becoming an accomplished tattoo artist. Adam has seized every opportunity presented to him, and we could all learn a lot from his seemingly limitless drive and passion. Listen to this inspiring interview and find out more about: Adam's initial journey towards ART His experience with other apprenticeship opportunities The dangers of complacency And much, much more

Even before our teenage years are over, many of us have already been conditioned to think that our childhood dreams are no longer possible. The key influence role models and mentors have on you at this tender age can make the difference between following your dreams and accepting the status quo. Listen to this encouraging interview and learn all about: Seizing the moment Finding inspiration from those around you How Guy's dreams evolved and grew into an adventure And much, much more

Amelia Moore started with us when she was just seventeen years of age and, simply put, she's wise beyond her years. She's currently at our Philadelphia shop, and you'll find that she's smarter and more interesting than just about anyone you could hope to meet. Amelia has a lot of insight to share. Listen to this inspiring interview and learn: How Amelia was before joining ART How she managed to find us Amelia's experience as an apprentice And much, much more

Rhonda Greene is a jewelry designer from Los Angeles, and she designs fine jewelry for several companies including her very own company. She has multiple artistic talents, ranging from calligraphy to tattoo artistry. We all could learn something from such a widely skilled person as Rhonda. Listen to this upbeat and encouraging interview and learn: Rhonda's experience with the ART team in Los Angeles Her relationship with tattoos over the years What led Rhonda to ART And much, much more

"Obsessed is a word that lazy people use to describe the dedicated." As Bob McAdoo suggests, anyone you see who is wildly successful has been borderline obsessive in order to get to where they are. Their life is based around one particular focus point and perhaps even completely engulfed in it. This episode focusses on the velocity required to success in anything you do. Listen to this instructive and wisdom-packed monolog and find out: Ideas on how to approach goals and targets The importance of velocity The advantage of hard work over talent And much, much more