Tattooing: From Rebel Art to Professional Industry ft. Ryan Roi

Exploring the taboo topic of money in the art world, Aaron Della Vedova and guest tattoo artist and financial coach, Ryan Roi, delve into the importance of artists' relationships with money. Drawing from his experience owning tattoo shops for over 20 years, he highlights how financial stress can hinder artistic growth. Despite the stigma around discussing money, Aaron and. Ryan emphasize the role of financial freedom in pursuing creative passions. Thank you to Sullen Clothing for their support and collaboration opportunities for tattoo artists. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of art and finances, spirituality, and finding balance in a changing landscape. Chat breakdown: [00:01:16] Money and artists' struggles. [00:04:48] The pirate lifestyle in tattooing. [00:08:25] Overcoming addiction and life changes. [00:14:23] Ayahuasca experiences and recommendations. [00:20:21] An ego death experience. [00:21:58] Deserving self-worth and acceptance. [00:25:19] Healing through gentle experiences. [00:30:37] Embracing paradox in spirituality. [00:34:40] Unbecoming for more money. [00:37:10] Financial struggles during COVID. [00:43:40] Scared fearful thoughts of the future. [00:47:09] The evolution of tattooing. [00:49:55] Tattooing and financial coaching. [00:55:42] The growth of tattooing industry. [01:02:47] Authenticity in marketing. [01:03:30] Marketing as a lighthouse. [01:09:33] The psychology behind marketing. [01:14:31] Self-love and meditation practices. [01:19:14] The wisdom of primordial sound. [01:22:04] AI and Spiritual Truth. [01:30:43] Money and internal struggles. Quotes: "You have to let go of control. And when that happens, stuff happens." "But at its core, the truth God, reality, is paradoxical. And I think I try to embrace that paradox as much as I can." "Instead of asking, 'how do I make more money?' Start asking, 'who do I need to unbecome to allow more money into my life?'" "There's that special thing that makes tattooing this weird, strange world that anyone from outside of tattooing could just never fucking get" "There's a lot of bullshit out there. You should be skeptical of me." "Creatives are uniquely positioned to be great at marketing." "It's about building trust. That's what marketing is about building trust." "That's what they're ultimately demanding right now, at least in the current iteration of the algorithm. They're demanding connection. They're demanding resonance." Stay connected: Connect with Ryan:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanroitattoo/?hl=en The Artful Dollar: https://www.theartfuldollar.com 20% Off Ryans Marketing Course! https://www.theartfuldollar.com/theartfulmarketer  Discount Code: chatsandtatts20   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com  

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