Listen "Ep. 55 | Sean Dowdell on Building Club Tattoo, 30 Years of Branding & Future of the Tattoo Industry"
Episode Synopsis
https://clubtattoo.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sean_dowdell/?hl=enSean Dowdell is the founder of Club Tattoo, launched in 1995 in Tempe, Arizona. What started as a side hustle with his bandmates has grown into 12 locations nationwide under The Tattoo Partners. From guerrilla marketing with stickers in the 90s to innovating with AI and luxury branding today, Sean has redefined what it means to scale a tattoo and piercing studio.In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, Sean shares the story behind building Club Tattoo into one of the most recognizable brands in the industry and the lessons learned along the way.→ From touring musician to entrepreneur in 1995→ How guerrilla marketing and branding made Club Tattoo “go viral” in Phoenix→ Building consistency across 12 locations→ Lessons on leadership, delegation, and brand standards→ Emotional impact of tattoos: creating client experiences, not just art→ Innovations: AI, instant response systems, luxury positioning→ Partnerships, community, and giving back→ The future of tattoo and piercing as a national brand
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