The Artful Dollar

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi reflects on his enriching experience in Costa Rica with three tattoo juggernauts: Dan Kubin, Myke Chambers, and Ben Shaw. 

Ryan shares th…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi sits down with exceptional tattoo artist, Jordi Pla, to discuss his journey, techniques, and mindset required to excel in the tattoo indust…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi chats with one of his favorite tattoo artists, EL-J (also known as @eight.coins on Instagram). 

Together they explore the often toxic rel…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi chats with Jay Brown, owner of the Northwest Tattoo Museum, about the illustrious history of tattooing. 

Topics include the development of…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi interviews Nic Luna, a veteran tattoo artist from Oregon. 

Nic shares his unique journey becoming a tattoo artist, discussing the impacts…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi is joined by the inspirational tattoo artist Squire Strahan. 

Together they discuss Squire’s journey, from his early self-taught days to …

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi dives into the hot topic of professional 'scratchers' or self-taught tattoo artists with guest Ross Berg, known as 'Hot Scratcher'. 

Toge…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, host Ryan Roi shares insights and lessons from the recent Eden Symposium tattoo educational event. 

At the Symposium, Ryan gave a talk on marketing and m…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, host Ryan Roi and assistant coach Chloe discuss their experience empowering tattoo artists to unleash their full potential through financial education, m…

In this episode, we revisit one of the most inspiring interviews with Nick Moran, a tattoo artist, shop owner, and real estate investor. 

Nick shares his journey from his early days of hustling candy…

In this episode of the Artful Dollar Podcast, we revisit the very first episode, a classic conversation with renowned tattoo artist Nick Baxter. 

Nick is well known and recognized in the tattoo ind…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, host Ryan Roi discusses strategies for tattoo artists to improve their social media presence and increase their clientele. 

Ryan emphasizes the importa…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi engages in a captivating discussion with Dillon Forte, one of the world's most proficient tattoo artists in geometric and sacred geometry t…

In this episode of the Artful Dollar podcast, we dive into the complex world of taxes specifically for creatives and self-employed individuals. Our host Ryan Roi is joined by Sue Bear, a 30-year vete…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi sits down with renowned tattoo artist Myke Chambers to discuss the challenging experience of running tattoo shops in the wake of Hurricane …

In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, Ryan Roi aims to equip entrepreneurs, especially tattoo artists, with vital business and marketing education that they often miss in traditional schoolin…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi welcomes fellow tattoo artist and renowned tattoo machine builder, Dan Kubin, to explore his transformative journey. 

Together Ryan and Dan…

In this episode from the Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi welcomes trauma-informed money coach Nadine Zumot. Together they explore the profound connections between emotional healing, financial em…

In this episode of the Artful Dollar, host Ryan Roi welcomes fellow tattoo artist Lana Kane. Together they explore the contrasts between tattoo apprenticeships and experiences with personal growth bo…

In this episode of The Artful Dollar, host Ryan Roi sits down with Oregon tattoo artist Levi Black, for a special edition of Tattoo Financial Audit. Ryan helps Levi navigate his financial challenges,…