Fireside Articles

How To Get Clients To Want Your Tattoos | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 11/06/2025

Look, I get it—you're tired of doing the same basic tattoos that walk through your door, and you're wondering how the hell you convince clients to let you do the work that actually gets you fired up. This is probably the most common question I hear from newer artists who are still figuring out their voice and what kind of tattooing they want to be known for. The truth is, you're approaching this whole thing backwards if you think it's about convincing clients to get what you want to do. Instead, you need to develop a solid method for problem-solving that keeps you engaged no matter what walks through that door, and that's exactly what we're going to break down today.

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Building Tattooer Loyalty with a Little TLC | Don Ranns & Tattoo Lover's Care | EP 296

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 16/04/2025

In the evolving world of tattoo aftercare, understanding the science behind healing can make all the difference in preserving your artwork for decades. When we talked with Don Ranns, we dug into how inflammation affects tattoo healing and why ingredients like CBD are showing promising results for reducing redness and irritation during the critical first days after getting tattooed.

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Paul Booth | Venetian Tattoo Gathering | EP 104

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 03/04/2025

Tattoo legends like Paul Booth are ew and far between. If you know his work it doesn’t take much to understand the impact he’s had on tattooing at large. Another thing that sets Paul apart from other tattooers is the care, clear goals, and dedication to longevity he has for every piece that he does. In this episode Jake talks to Paul about mainly tattoos over time, his forays into the fine art world with his galleries, and collaborations.

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The Fight for Tattoo Space | Robyn and Ty Pallotta | EP 293

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 03/04/2025

The tattoo industry has always been about overcoming obstacles, but few challenges hit as hard as finding the right space to call home. When we caught up with Robyn and Ty Pallotta at the Star of Texas Tattoo Convention, their story of facing 20+ rejections from property managers struck a chord that many artists can relate to.

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