Fireside Tattoo Podcast

Oct 01 2024 273 ep. 38 mins 116

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Jake Meeks' mostly weekly tattoo podcast answering viewer questions, interviewing artists and waxing philosophical to promote better tattooing and more informed collectors. He is often joined by fellow tattooers, artists of other mediums, professionals in other fields and collectors. We hope you enjoy! Also, we offer courses from artists on the show at firesidetattoo.com if you are interested! Thanks for supporting our show!

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Wanna Join a Guy Aitchison Coverup Masterclass? | Sandy McAndrew |

Oct 01 2024 26 mins

Sign up for Guy's Coverup Workshop: https://tattoos.social/reinventing-the-tattoo-coverup-webinar Join the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/inside-fireside Join Reinventing the Tattoo: https://www.reinventingthetattoo.com/ Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? Click below https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit Are you

Ink Masters & Old Timers: Tradition vs Progress in Tattoo Conventions | Jesse Smith | EP 285

Sep 18 2024 58 mins

We’ve got an excellent conversation for you today with longtime friend of Fireside, Jesse Smith! As both Jesse and Jake promote different tattoo conventions they discuss some of the difficulties in thinking about the attendees vs the tattooers, the struggles between progress vs keeping it traditional, education, and many other topics. There’s a ton of work and a ton of love tha

The Art of Competition Tattooing Part 3 | Pain Management

Sep 04 2024 63 mins

In this final episode with Kurt Jacobsen, we dive into pain management for clients during multi day sessions. Kurt shares his thoughts about how, when and where to use Bactine for maximum effectiveness as well as why clients might choose to use a regimen of ibuprofen during the tattoo process. Enjoy! And Go Here to see the extensive notes on the website: https://www.firesidetattoo.

The Art of Competition Tattooing Part 2 | Kurt Jacobsen | EP 283

Aug 22 2024 53 mins

We’re back again for Part 2 of the 3 Part Series on Competition Tattooing! Check out the Deep Dive with notes on the website: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/the-art-of-competition-tattooing-part-2-kurt-jacobsen-ep-283~29262 In the first part of this series with Kurt, we dove into the challenges and rewards of competing in the tattoo industry. In this episode, Kur

The Art of Competition Tattooing | Kurt Jacobsen

Aug 14 2024 77 mins

We’ve got an exciting multi-part series for you with our good buddy, and previous guest Kurt Jacobsen! To us Kurt is known as ultra competitive and uniquely unflappable. He’s also EXTREMELY precise. In this part of conversation, Jake and Kurt discuss the challenges and benefits of competition in the tattoo industry. They explore the decision to compete, knowing your limits, and

Lifetime Value of a Client | Jesse Drach | EP 281

Jul 17 2024 64 mins

For this interview Jake dives into an insightful conversation with Jesse Drach, owner of Ink-Link, about the intricacies of marketing in the tattoo industry. Jesse shares expert advice on leveraging social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, utilizing Google Ads, and the importance of targeting the right audience to promote tattoo shops and artists effectively. They also

Free Ticket To Paradise

Jun 19 2024 45 mins

Find all the links and details about this episode on our deep dive page: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/free-ticket-to-paradise-amy-nicholls-derek-youngberg-paradise-tattoo-gathering~29254 The Paradise Tattoo Gathering is one of the most unique tattoo events in the world. A place where artists can learn from some of the best in the craft. It's like summer camp for t

"Money! How Does That Work?!" A Practical Finance Panel | Mindset Monday | Fireside Chats! EP 280

May 15 2024 108 mins

We’ve got something exciting for you today! The Inside Fireside Tattoo Club hosted a panel discussion focusing on finance and money management tailored for tattoo artists. Originating from our popular Mindset Monday conversations, this particular session delves into topics such as passive income opportunities, strategies to supplement tattooing income, savings tactics, and beyond

Side Hustle Gone Wild! | Thom Bulman | EP 279

May 08 2024 69 mins

Check Out the Deep Dive On FiresideTattoo.com: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/side-hustle-gone-wild-thom-bulman-ep-279~29247 After COVID and the world had shut down Thom, a 17 year tattooer, was struggling to figure out where he was in tattooing. Between making custom shoes and not not knowing when tattooing might freeze up again he felt like he had to make some rea

Urgent vs Important: The Tattooer's Struggle | Inside Fireside | EP 278

Mar 20 2024 79 mins

This is a sneak peak of what you can find in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club. We’ve curated this particular conversation because we think it exemplifies one of the pillars of what the group is trying to achieve as a whole. Creating conversations and provoking discussions that help tattooers get out of their own head and into their careers to make progress. Groups like ours have s