Tattoo Talk With Bryan Briggs

I sat down with 209 legendary tattoo artist Wayne Allen to talk about his journey from 92 till now in the tattoo industry. We talk about everything from history of tattoos in Modesto to the importance of specializing and even conventions back in the day vs now. To much to list. Enjoy!

This is an interview conversation I had with my new friend Newz, award winning black and grey artist and owner of "Dynamic studios" a bustling 7 artist shop in West Canada, about Specializing, traveling the world doing conventions, getting sponsored, owning a shop in Kelowna, keeping artists busy, giving back to the community, social media management, automation, networking and so much more. Pull up a chair and enjoy! Thank you for supporting Tattoo Talk. Tune in next week I'll be continuing this interview series with another great guest. If you think you'd be a good fit to guest on an upcoming episode contact me on Instagram @ponyboytattoos

Beware of Tattoo convention scams! How much does it cost to work at a convention? More about battery packs, advertising in January, I go over a cover-up tattoo I did and share insight, yoga challenge update and more...

This is a tattoo artist podcast done in multiple segments each relating to different aspects of tattooing from the designing and artistic aspect to the social media marketing, new technology, health, and more. Merry Christmas everyone I hope you like the new format of the show and as always please feel free to message me and add me on IG @ponyboytattoos

The one hundred client goal. Establishing yourself as a local expert. Private studios vs old school shops. Nightmare shop owners that leach off their artists, 50% is bullsh*t, how you could be taking off 265 days a year and thriving, grooming clients over several years, specializing, denying the "just to pay the bills" work, gaining mass interest and funneling it into Consultations then appointments. How to stay busy tattooing year around. Building up clientele.

This week I took a trip to Columbus Ohio for a two day seminar called "the tattooing and painting connection" taught by Chris Dingwell and hosted by Durb Morrison at his exclusive huge private studio red tree gallery. I tell you how I feel about seminars in general and some stuff I learned at this one, we had a lot of fun. If you have any questions or comments find me on Instagram @ponyboytattoos. Thank you so much for listening!

Todays talk is an extension of the last two episodes all based around helping you skip the slow season. These are my opinions and experiences and maybe they will give you ideas or at least spark inspiration. I also talk about imposter syndrome, expanding the radius of your clientele through attraction, what your posts might be missing, humility, music, painting, stand up comedy, having health insurance for the first time in my life and more..

First episode recorded in my new podcast studio so expect better quality and more focused content directed at answering questions asked by you, tattoo artists from around the world. Thank you for listening and supporting, see you next week! Ask me your questions on Instagram @ponyboytattoos or @irontigertattoos

Today's question is "how did I know when I was ready to open a private studio." This is just my anecdotal experience and my personal philosophy not everyone always agrees but Im an open book regardless because there were many people who helped me along the way and I just see sharing information as paying things forward.

Heres my advice on getting faster at tattooing and how ive been able to get faster without losing quality. Let me know if this helped you Follow me on Instagram @ponyboytattoos

My time home in Modesto California. Some insights and a little advice. I'm just talking off the top of my head here no notes or script for this one. Thanks for tuning in.

Reflection on the last 60 days or so, making changes,setting goals,mental strength, hopes fears and dreams

I talk about my experience at the motor city tattoo expo. Growing as an artist, learning from Bryan Sanchez and bob tyrell. Conventions, seminars, traveling,benefits of becoming more stylized. Be a homie and subscribe.

Having trouble keeping up with all the messages you’ve been getting? Trying to balance time between consults, tattoos, designs, and home life? Here’s my take from my perspective. Hope it helps! Find me on IG @ponyboytattoos

Hope you all like the new format for the show I’m trying to be more prepared for you so I can be as useful as possible this episode is more directed toward clients I will be doing episodes for artists as well to share anything I know through this medium of podcasting.

Today's rant about finding your joy in the art of tattooing and more

Happiness.

Im back with some thoughts on marketing as an artist and more. Thanks for listening!

Lets catch up!

Motivation. Discipline. Gratitude

Have integrity. And Don't be trampled over.

How i got offered a spot at the empire state tattoo convention in 2018

I'm just going of the cuff here talking about what comes to mind. Allow yourself to be happy. Thank you for listening

Come talk with me, tattoo artist bryan briggs, about how I came up!

How i went from being booked a week to being booked for 3 months

Personal History, how i ended up in Michigan, overcoming hate, apprenticeship responsibilities, why i opened my own shop and more.. join me for a chat as I walk my dog sugar!