Tattoo Shop Hiring Nightmares (And How to Avoid Them) with Missi Blue | Ep. 22

Hiring an assistant transformed my business—and my life—but the process wasn't without its challenges. After experiencing first-hand how the right help can pull you from drowning to breathing again, I'm sharing the exact process I use to find assistants who complement my strengths rather than mirror them. From creating job descriptions that attract organized minds (and scare away the wrong candidates) to conducting interviews that reveal true character, I'll walk you through every step. And yes, I'll even share the embarrassing story of how getting help led to a three-day panic attack because I finally had room to breathe!

Ep. 17 Is It Time To Hire An Assistant?

Assistant Assessment Worksheet

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to create a job description that attracts the right candidates and weeds out those just looking to "hang out" in a tattoo shop

• Why you need to define your values and non-negotiables before starting the interview process

• Red flags to watch for in applications and interviews (like using "U" instead of "you" in professional communication)

• The importance of conducting two interviews to verify consistency in responses

• Why hiring someone who compliments your weaknesses rather than mirrors your strengths is crucial

• How to identify when you're making a "panic hire" and why these rarely work out

• The unexpected adjustment period that can happen when you finally get the help you need

 

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

 

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project