Fireside Articles

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.

Business and MindsetScience & Technology

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.

Business and MindsetTattoo Techniques

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.

Business and Mindset

Gaining Tattoo Clients the Analog Way | Gabe Ripley | EP 292

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 03/04/2025

Lately I've been hearing a lot of chatter about tattoo shops struggling with slower bookings and more cancellations than usual. It's got me thinking about how we can adapt and keep our shops thriving in these challenging times.

Business and Mindset