Old School

When I tell people I own a tattoo shop, they assume it’s because of my love for tattoos. The truth? I’m obsessed with building great businesses. Tattoos are an amazing product, but what excites me the most is creating a shop that runs smoothly, serves clients well, and gives artists a great place to work....

Introduction This is going to be the ultimate tattoo healing instruction you’ll find anywhere on the web. We’ll touch on the fundamentals of a tattoo healing process and walk through different methods we can use these days to take proper care of our tattoos. Okay, let’s start with the boring stuff that you might already...

When I moved to Vancouver and started tattooing here, I found the concept of hourly rates a bit unusual. It’s not just tattoo artists—plumbers, electricians, and basically anyone working in a trade often charges hourly. On one hand, I understand the logic behind it. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel; as the saying goes,...