We recorded a new 2-PART episode of the 3RL Tattoo Podcast (1/13/26) with returning guest Zack; this time stepping in as a shop owner. Last time we spoke, he was working as part of a full crew; now he’s leading one.

We got into the real conversations: the transition from employee to owner, earning trophies on the tattoo convention circuit, the highly technical foundations of Japanese tattooing, and the very real fears that come with branching out on your own. No fluff, just honest insight, experience, and respect for the craft.

This episode is for artists thinking about the next step, shop owners in the trenches, and anyone who appreciates the depth behind great tattooing.

This portion touches various aspect of tattooing such as winning trophies, the importance of social media, shop owner challenges, rewarding experiences in tattooing and other engaging topics!

Support the show

Be sure to listen to the episode in its entirety! It packed full of good and useful information; wether you are a tattoo artist or a tattoo collector or even you are just a curious soul about tattoos!

We recorded a new 2-PART episode of the 3RL Tattoo Podcast (1/13/26) with returning guest Zack; this time stepping in as a shop owner. Last time we spoke, he was working as part of a full crew; now he’s leading one.

We got into the real conversations: the transition from employee to owner, earning trophies on the tattoo convention circuit, the highly technical foundations of Japanese tattooing, and the very real fears that come with branching out on your own. No fluff, just honest insight, experience, and respect for the craft.

This episode is for artists thinking about the next step, shop owners in the trenches, and anyone who appreciates the depth behind great tattooing.

Episode dropping soon. Stay tuned.

Support the show

Be sure to listen to the episode in its entirety! It packed full of good and useful information; wether you are a tattoo artist or a tattoo collector or even you are just a curious soul about tattoos!