Are you in it for the love of tattooing—or for the likes? 💸🎨
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Chico Cortez and Gabe Jaksich sit down with two world-renowned tattoo legends—Jime Litwalk and Mat Ryan from Eternal Ink—to get real about the motives, mindsets, and future of the tattoo industry.
🔥 We’re diving into:
— Passion vs. Fame: Why did you start tattooing?
— Gatekeeping vs. Holding the Line: Where’s the line between protecting the craft and shutting others out?
— The evolution of tattooing: Where is it headed, and what should Tattoo Artists be thinking about now?
If you're a Tattoo Artist, aspiring apprentice, shop owner, or just someone who lives and breathes tattoos, this episode will hit home.
💬 Drop a comment with your take—Are you about the money or the craft?
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HOST:
Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/
Chico Cortez - https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/
GUEST:
Jime Litwalk - https://www.instagram.com/jimelitwalk/
Mat Ryan Eternal - https://www.instagram.com/eternaltattooing/
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Studio Production: The Podcast Doctor
Post Production: ABBC Productions
Editor: Alexandra Voelmle
Producer and Editor: Benjamin Collins
COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:
Ink Different Tattoos
Ink Different Tattoo School
Good Humans Aftercare brand
CHAPTERS:
Intro 00:00
Industry vs craft 02:00
gatekeeping 04:06
Holding the line, taking good students 11:23
Good artist doesn't mean good tattooer 14:11
Social media creating trends vs a lasting impact 22:05
Hustling for work 28:27
Tough love for longevity 34:04
How ink masters changed their lives 36:59
American Tattoo Society/tattooing on military bases 48:52
Is tattooing going to get better or worse 57:32
Corporations taking over the industry 01:00:35
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