If you're an artist, ready to grow your business, attract the right clients, and learn how to survive this career without losing your damn mind, then you are in the right place!
Every week, I'll be bringing real talk, actionable tips, and hard-earned lessons from my own journey, with a side of good vibes and sarcasm. Whether you're new to the game, feeling stuck, or just need a kick in the ass to reignite that spark-this is the show for you. Let's get to work!
Bound By Art: A Tattoo Artist's Survival Guide
Claim This Podcastby Missi Blue
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If you're an artist, ready to grow your business, attract the right clients, and learn how to survive this career without losing your damn mind, then you are in the right place! Every week, I'll be bringing real talk, actionable tips, and hard-earned lessons from my own journey, with a side of good vibes and sarcasm. Whether you're new to the game, feeling stuck, or just need a kick in the ass to reignite that spark-this is the show for you. Let's get to work!
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
Coming Back From A Bad Review With Vicky Stoner
<p dir="ltr">I've been tattooing for over 20 years, and a one-star review still makes my stomach drop every single time. But somewhere along the way, I learned something important: not all bad reviews are created equal. And the way you respond to them (or don't) says a whole lot more about you than the review itself.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, I brought back one of my favorite people, Vicky Stoner, who also happens to be the reigning review queen of Blue Bird Tattoo Studio. We get into three very different kinds of bad reviews. First, the story of "Fucking Jerry," a guy who actually knows me personally, rented a room in my house, and still thought leaving a one-star review was a solid life choice. And then there's the completely separate situation of some random person who apparently had nothing better to do than go around town leaving one-star reviews for every single tattoo shop in Hanover. This guy had never even set foot in our shop. Also, the three-year-old review from a real client that genuinely gutted me, because she wasn't wrong.</p> <p dir="ltr">We talk about how to tell the difference between valid feedback and noise, why blasting a bad review on social media is one of the worst things you can do for your brand, and the simple system Vicky uses to consistently earn five-star reviews without coming across as pushy or salesy.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you've ever let a one-star review ruin your day, this one's for you.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://manascheduler.com/">Thanks to Mana Scheduler for sponsoring this episode</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@BoundByArtProject">Watch on YouTube</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/happycampertattoos/">Vicky (@HappyCamperTattoos) on Instagram</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@happycampertattoos">Vicky (@HappyCamperTattoos) on TikTok</a></p> <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Learn in This Episode:</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to tell the difference between a valid complaint and someone just being difficult</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why responding publicly to bad reviews and doing it wrong can do more damage than the review itself</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The "get in the boat" de-escalation strategy and how it applies to tattoo client situations</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Vicky's multi-step system for consistently earning five-star reviews (including the QR code aftercare bag trick)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why asking clients directly for a review works so much better than a generic social media post</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to handle a bad review from a guest artist situation when it's not technically your fault</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why a handful of bad reviews might actually be a good thing for your credibility</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Red flags in client consultations and why we book them anyway (and why we shouldn't)</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Links:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://boundbyart.com">boundbyart.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://bluebirdtattoos.com">bluebirdtattoos.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue">instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/boundbyartproject">instagram.com/boundbyartproject</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio">instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Music: Unknown Road - <a href= "https://theharpproject.bandcamp.com/">The Harp Project</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">tattoo business tips, how to handle bad reviews, google reviews for small business, tattoo shop management, five star review strategy, client communication for tattoo artists, tattoo artist professionalism, reputation management for tattoo shops, customer service in the tattoo industry, growing a tattoo business</p>
May 13, 2026
What Nobody Tells You About Doing It All
<p dir="ltr">I've spent almost two years talking to you about business strategy, hiring, marketing, and systems, and I realized I've never really let you into my actual life. So that's what this episode is. The last six months have been a lot: recovering from a fractured skull and partial hearing loss, building a tattoo-themed Airbnb from the ground up (mostly by myself, because I'm a control freak and I own it), hiring three new artists, quitting caffeine after six years, navigating anxiety I didn't know I had, and finally hitting a wall that made me stop and ask what I'm actually doing this for. I'm not sharing this for sympathy. I'm sharing it because I think a lot of you are running the same race I've been running, and maybe hearing someone else say "I had to slow down and it didn't all fall apart" is exactly what you need right now.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://manascheduler.com/">Thanks to Mana Scheduler for sponsoring this episode</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@BoundByArtProject">Watch on YouTube</a></p> <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Learn in This Episode:</h2> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Missi finally decided to open up about her personal life and what pushed her to record this episode</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The full story behind the tattoo Airbnb: the vision, the chaos, the construction surprises, and what "done enough" actually looked like</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How a fractured skull, a seizure, and partial hearing loss became a turning point for her health and her habits</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The honest truth about anxiety as a business owner and the tools she's using to manage it</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why she almost quit the podcast, what changed her mind, and where the show is headed</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Devil Wears Prada moment that made her ugly cry in a movie theater and why it hit so close to home</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How she's shifting focus toward her kids before it's too late, and what that actually looks like in practice</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Links:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://boundbyart.com">boundbyart.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://bluebirdtattoos.com">bluebirdtattoos.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue">instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/boundbyartproject">instagram.com/boundbyartproject</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio">instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Music: Unknown Road - <a href= "https://theharpproject.bandcamp.com/">The Harp Project</a></p>
April 29, 2026
The Truth About Growing as an Artist with Vicky Stoner
<p dir="ltr">When Vicki first started working at Blue Bird Tattoo Studio as our shop manager, I honestly never planned on taking an apprentice. But watching her work ethic, her hunger to learn, and her genuine connection with our clients made me reconsider everything I thought I knew about teaching someone to tattoo. Fast forward three years, and she's one of the most consistently booked artists in our shop, with over 100,000 followers on TikTok and a waitlist of clients who trust her vision completely. What makes Vicki's story so valuable isn't just that she found success quickly, it's how she did it. She built her career on genuine relationships, relentless consistency on social media, and a willingness to evolve her style without losing her identity as an artist. This conversation digs into the real strategies behind staying booked, the mental shifts that separate hobbyists from career artists, and why putting your clients first will always matter more than chasing viral moments.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Vicky's TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@happycampertattoos">https://www.tiktok.com/@happycampertattoos<br /> <br /></a>Vicky's Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/happycampertattoos/">https://www.instagram.com/happycampertattoos/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Thanks to Mana Scheduler for sponsoring this episode: <a href= "https://manascheduler.com/">https://manascheduler.com/</a> </strong></p> <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Learn in This Episode:</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to discover and develop your signature tattoo style without getting trapped in one niche or turning away opportunities to grow as an artist</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The social media strategy that actually works for tattoo artists—including how Vicki built a following of 95K on TikTok, when to post, and how to batch-create content in just 10-15 minutes</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why booking out too far in advance can hurt your business—and how to structure your booking schedule to prevent burnout while keeping your calendar full</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between getting engagement from other tattoo artists versus actual paying clients—and how to shift your content strategy to attract the right audience</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to build a loyal clientele that books repeatedly by creating exceptional client experiences and starting conversations about the next project before they leave</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What separates successful tattoo artists from those struggling to stay booked in today's saturated market, including mindset shifts and business habits that matter more than talent alone</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why treating tattooing like a 9-to-5 job will limit your success—and how to find balance while still putting in the creative work that builds a sustainable career</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The power of sharing your journey, not just your finished work—how documenting your progress, challenges, and evolution keeps your audience invested in your story and ready to support you through style changes</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Links:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://boundbyart.com">boundbyart.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://bluebirdtattoos.com">bluebirdtattoos.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue">instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/boundbyartproject">instagram.com/boundbyartproject</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio">instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-ffbc8e4d-7fff-35d4-8d7f-5c0fd2aa7378"><br /> Music: Unknown Road - <a href= "https://theharpproject.bandcamp.com/">The Harp Project</a></strong></p>
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