On Episode 132 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Nashville tattoo artist Blake Owens about his journey into the trade, opening his own shop in Green Hills and the realities of running a tattoo business, the evolution of tattoo culture in Nashville, and how COVID-19 is shaping the future of the industry.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Blake OwensTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@blakeowenstattoosInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/blakeowenstattoosPersonal Website → https://www.blakeowenstattoos.comShop Website → https://www.forevertattooclub.comChapters00:00 - Intro01:58 - Becoming a Tattoo Artist06:08 - Apprenticeship and Early Experiences12:04 - Opening a Tattoo Shop18:06 - Impact of COVID-1924:01 - Economics of Tattooing30:02 - Artistic Growth and Challenges34:06 - Styles and Influences37:01 - Tattoo Trends40:58 - Work/Life Balance43:53 - Creative Outlets Beyond Tattooing54:59 - Navigating Client Relationships and Pricing01:00:07 - Guest Spots and Influences01:03:20 - Nashville Culinary Adventures01:20:17 - Tattoo Culture and Personal Expression#tattooartist #Nashville #tattooshop #tattooapprenticeship #COVID19 #tattootrends #tattooculture #tattooindustry #tattooexperiences #artisticinfluences #creativeoutlets #BlakeOwens #thetlbpod #thetlbpodcast #totallylegitimatebusinessSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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