Tattoo Wealth

Out of the Office Planning

Tattoo Wealth is a podcast hosted by Colton Etherton, CFP® - The Tattoo Artist Advisor, for tattoo artists that want to get their money right and build wealth. Each episode will rotate between conversations with successful tattoo artists that will share their path to success - the wins, the losses, the things they wish they would've done different, the must-do's for new artists, and more; leaders in other fields that share lessons you can apply to your work; and solo episodes where Colton will cover financial topics relevant to you as an artist.

  1. 11/23/2022

    #23 The Passion is Back w/ Kevin Barona

    On this episode I'm joined by Kevin Barona, a tattoo artist from South Florida. Kevin' story is fascinating - from thinking tattooing wasn't for him because it was for "cool people" to his realization that it's painting on skin to an addiction that took him on a roller coaster for a few years. He was very open during our conversation and shared valuable insight that will help anyone going through something similar.  Connect with Kevin on Instagram: @kvn.barona

    1h 10m

  2. 08/03/2022

    #22 Mr. International w/ Riki Cooke

    On this episode I have a conversation with Riki Cooke. Riki is a friend and fellow advisor that focuses on millennials that want to incorporate travel into their lives.  Riki has some impressive travel stats - 4 continents, 30 countries, and 115,000 miles flown. We talk about his experience of taking a year off in 2019 to travel the world and the tips and tricks he picked up. We also talk credit cards and travel rewards points, as well as how you, as a tattoo artist and self-employed person, can possibly deduct travel expenses.  If you want to incorporate more travel into your life, be sure to give this episode a listen. Connect with Riki on Instagram @2point0financial & Twitter @RC2Point0. You can also check out his wife's incredible bakery @secondactsweets

    46 min

  3. 07/27/2022

    #21 Tattoo Aftercare That Doesn't F*ck Up Your New Ink w/ Anthony Naig

    On this episode I have a conversation with Anthony Naig. Anthony is the founder of Reborn Tattoo Aftercare, which is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been following Reborn for a while now after talking to one of their artists, Anthony Washington. I was intrigued by their products because they're a relatively new company that jumped into a market that already has a number of competitors, but they've gained quite the following. I was also interested in talking about what makes their products different or better than competitors and lotion or Aquaphore because admittedly that's all I've ever used for my tattoos. We also talk about what Anthony looks for when bringing an artist onto their pro team. Connect with Anthony on Instagram: @Reborntattooaftercare

    54 min

  4. 07/22/2022

    #20 A Sacred Space w/ Blaire Zika

    On this episode I'm joined by Blaire Zika. Blaire is an artist, shamanic journey guide and hand poke tattoo artist, as well as an apprentice under a previous guest, Jayson Lynch.  Blaire shares the story of her journey into tattooing starting with hand poke and more recently becoming an apprentice (using a machine) under Jayson. She also discusses how she incorporates her shamanic work into the tattoo process, which I found fascinating.  Connect with Blaire on Instagram: @True_Nature_Tattoo

    1 hr

  5. 07/02/2022

    #19 From Struggling Full Time Painter to Thriving Tattoo Artist w/ Katrina Zarate

    On this episode I'm joined by Katrina Zarate, a tattoo artist in Portland, Oregon. Katrina shares her story of transitioning from a full time painter to tattoo artist as well as her process for working with her clients - from the questions she asks to the way she takes deposits. I enjoyed this conversation because Katrina has a refreshing view of tattooing with a very big focus on the client and an understanding that the artwork she creates isn't for her, it's for them. We also talk about another common topic lately, and that's tattoo schools. For as much as people want to talk negatively about the curriculum or process or the fact that it veers from the traditional apprenticeship track, Katrina makes a good point - tattoo schools have helped provide access to the industry that may have otherwise been extremely difficult for some people.  Connect with Katrina on Instagram: @katrinazarate @themidnightcollectivepdx

    1h 17m

  6. 06/02/2022

    #18 Dedication w/ Sam Yamini

    On today’s episode I’m joined by Sam Yamini. Sam works at, and is one of the owners of, Dedication Tattoo in Denver, Colorado. Sam and I talk about how he was introduced to the idea of tattooing by a traveling tattooer, how he eventually transitioned to doing large scale Japanese work, his creative process which focuses more on drawing to scale more so than using the ipad, and the direction he sees the industry going including a discussion on tattoo schools. Connect with Sam on Instagram: @therealsamyamini and his shop @dedicationtattoo

    1h 29m

  7. 05/25/2022

    #17 Saving for Retirement as a Tattoo Artist - The First Solo Episode

    This episode is a bit different than normal. It's the first solo episode where I take a financial topic and dive deeper than I'm able to on an Instagram post.  For this episode we're talking about saving for retirement as a tattoo artist. I cover how retirement accounts work and why you should utilize them, the 3 different types I typically discuss with clients (plus 1 bonus account), how to actually set up an account after you've decided which one to use, and lastly I answer a few questions I received from Instagram.  Hopefully you all find this information useful.  If you have any questions after listening, reach out on Instagram: @thetattooartistadvisor

    36 min

  8. 05/18/2022

    #16 Always Remain a Student w/ Anthony Pulitano

    On this episode I have a conversation with Anthony Pulitano, a tattoo artist in Asheville, NC. Anthony's journey into tattooing is quite a bit different than prior guests, mainly because he didn't have a prior interest in tattooing or really an interest in getting tattooed but I'll let you listen to him tell the story. We also talk about what his biggest challenges were when he transitioned from painting to tattooing. Finally if you've been listening to the last few episodes you'll know I've been asking a series of 5 questions to every guest at the end. For this episode I threw in one more, and I loved Anthony's answer so make sure you stick around to hear it. Connect with Anthony on Instagram: @StudioPulitano

    1h 5m
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Tattoo Wealth is a podcast hosted by Colton Etherton, CFP® - The Tattoo Artist Advisor, for tattoo artists that want to get their money right and build wealth. Each episode will rotate between conversations with successful tattoo artists that will share their path to success - the wins, the losses, the things they wish they would've done different, the must-do's for new artists, and more; leaders in other fields that share lessons you can apply to your work; and solo episodes where Colton will cover financial topics relevant to you as an artist.

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  • Creator
    Out of the Office Planning
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Out of the Office Planning
  • Show Website
    Tattoo Wealth