Eden Pod

Ink Master star Pony Lawson is NO Stranger to the spotlight. Not only was he on Season 16 of Ink Master, but he also runs his own studio in Chicago AND has his own YouTube channel highlighting and critiquing tattoos from other artists. In this episode we talk about critiquing tattoos and teaching, Pony's YouTube channel and production strategy, his time on Ink Master, and a LOT more. PONY'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PonyLawsonPONY'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponylawson/BOOK A TATTOO APPOINTMENT: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/bookingTAKE A SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/eduALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/GIAN'S SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/gian-seminarUPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO BED: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/upliftdeskFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.podWATCH ON YOUTUBE: @edenbodyartstudosWEBSITE: edenbodyartstudios.comEDEN IG: @edenbodyartstudiosEDEN TIKTOK: @edenbodyartstudiosDEANNA'S IG: @deanna_artDEANNA'S TIKTOK: @deanna_artBOOK A TATTOO APPOINTMENT: edenbodyartstudios.com/bookingTAKE A SEMINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/edu

Forget EVERYTHING you know about tattoo color theory and tune in as we discus color theory and scientific processes of color mixing, tattoo ink composition, and tattoo longevity.Mark Wade is one of the best color realism floral artists in the world. He’s done multiple guest spots at Eden, and he was a presenter at our 2023 Eden Winter Symposium.ALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/GIAN'S SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/gian-seminarUPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO BED: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/upliftdeskMARK’S IG: https://www.instagram.com/markwadeink/0:00 Intro3:37 Quitting drinking 8:02 Watching movies while getting tattooed14:30 The technical side of color tattoo ink19:54 Mixing tattoo colors25:40 Learning methods tattooing27:58 Composition of tattoo pigments34:44 Choosing a color palette for tattoos36:38 Tattoo longevity and realism tattoos lasting42:52 Aging of different tattoo styles44:43 Dealing with negative people47:30 Expanding the industry with education and different styles52:15 Changes on Ink Mater56:09 Carlos Torres talking to Deanna about new artists and styles1:01:54 Tattoo fundamentals 1:06:00 Specializing in tattoo styles1:10:26 How Mark learned to tattoo and specialize in color realism florals1:17:35 The importance of community and cultureFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.podWATCH ON YOUTUBE: @edenbodyartstudosWEBSITE: edenbodyartstudios.comEDEN IG: @edenbodyartstudiosEDEN TIKTOK: @edenbodyartstudiosDEANNA'S IG: @deanna_artDEANNA'S TIKTOK: @deanna_artBOOK A TATTOO APPOINTMENT: edenbodyartstudios.com/bookingTAKE A SEMINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/edu

Selom Agbitor is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Mad Rabbit. In this episode, we talked about how he and his other co-founder took this company from cooking aftercare in a college apartment, to one of the biggest tattoo aftercare companies in the world. We talked about how he learned about business, how he went on Shark Tank and won a deal from Mark Cuban, how Mad Rabbit is continuing to grow not just as a business, but as a company helping build the tattoo industry, and a lot more.MAD RABBIT DISCOUNT CODE: “EDENPOD25” https://www.madrabbit.com/ALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/UPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO BED: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/upliftdeskSELOM’S IG: https://www.instagram.com/selomagbitor/MAD RABBIT IG: https://www.instagram.com/madrabbit/MAD RABBIT WEBSITE: https://www.madrabbit.com/1:35 Outreach in the tattoo industry9:24 Marketing as a small business and developing products12:42 Going on Shark Tank and getting a deal from Mark Cuban18:13 Going on a reality TV show20:48 Getting negative feedback coming into the tattoo industry22:50 Growing the Mad Rabbit team27:52 Learning how to build a company and market28:52 AI applications in different businesses32:26 Delegating and becoming a leader38:04 Starting a tattoo studio40:45 Being an artist and finding creative outlets43:43 The value of learning new skills45:45 Pressures from family47:18 Learning lessons through negativity 55:53 Mad Rabbit Studios and marketing through content58:28 Growing into the tattoo industry and developing new products1:03:33 A unique strategy for growing a tattoo aftercare brand1:08:00 Networking and growing your community#edenbodyartstudios #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist #tattooprocess #tattooideas #tattoodesigns #tattooartist #madrabbit #edeneduFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.podWATCH ON YOUTUBE: @edenbodyartstudosWEBSITE: edenbodyartstudios.comEDEN IG: @edenbodyartstudiosEDEN TIKTOK: @edenbodyartstudiosDEANNA'S IG: @deanna_artDEANNA'S TIKTOK: @deanna_artBOOK A TATTOO APPOINTMENT: edenbodyartstudios.com/bookingTAKE A SEMINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/edu

From quitting tattooing to becoming the owner of her own tattoo business empire—Reese has an incredible story!In this episode we discussed Reese's personal journey and growth, from being on Tattoo Nightmares just two years into her career, being blacklisted from the industry and quitting tattooing, and growing from that experience to become a mentor for other tattoo artists.Reese is the owner of The Edge Ink, and she helps tattooers grow and scale their business while focusing on spirituality, healing wounds, and traumas. She specializes in realism and abstract realism and often includes geometric and watercolor elements in her pieces.BOBBY JOHNSON’S SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/bobby-seminarALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/EDEN WINTER SYMPOSIUM: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/edenwintersymposiumUPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO BED: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/upliftdeskREESE'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/theartofreese/?hl=enREESE'S WEBSITE: https://www.theedgeink.com/reese-hilburnREESE'S PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/themindofreese/?hl=enChapters0:00 Intro1:28 Traveling3:08 Ayahuasca retreat and healing 11:37 Mentoring and teaching social media and marketing 16:58 How to identify core values 18:50 How to sell a product20:40 How to get better tattoo clients29:16 Building trust through vulnerability35:45 Overcoming shame40:20 Forgiving and trusting yourself 46:05 Need for validation51:45 Blocking haters online 56:41 Reese’s courses and mentorships59:50 Tattooers creating passive income1:04:04 Developing the careers off tattooers1:07:14 balancing your passions and finding your identity 1:15:20 navigating an identity shift and meditation 1:19:15 Starting a podcastFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.podWATCH ON YOUTUBE: @edenbodyartstudosWEBSITE: edenbodyartstudios.comEDEN IG: @edenbodyartstudiosEDEN TIKTOK: @edenbodyartstudiosDEANNA'S IG: @deanna_artDEANNA'S TIKTOK: @deanna_artBOOK A TATTOO APPOINTMENT: edenbodyartstudios.com/bookingTAKE A SEMINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/edu