LIVE:
June 23 - 25th 2024

@ Red Tree Tattoo - Columbus Ohio

This year we are excited to partner with Rember from Dark Age Tattoo to present the:

Tattoopreneur Conference

A unique event focused on:

Business for studio owners & tattoo artists
Tattooing workshops and Q&A
Art & Business Technology demos
Original art seminars and paint nights
Group brainstorming and critique

Join Rember and other tattoo studio owners and artists seeking the skills to take their business seriously, to amplify their art, and network with like minds. The three day event will start with business seminars and panels, progress to art workshops, and the days close with different group art nights.

On top of seminars and workshops, the event features 5 booths full of tattooing, and the famous Red Tree paint night.

Day 3 will be a tattooing Q&A extravaganza!

**Rember has founded two tattoo studios with over 20 amazing artists in each. Let's find out what makes him, and the studios, world class at scale.**

Reinventing the Tattoo LIVE Schedule

*subject to change

Sunday June 23rd 2024

9:30 - 10 AM

Checkin and meet and greet.

Check in, and let's get to know each other over strong coffee, tea, and healthy beverages. No trust falls, but you will be forced to meet and interact with people you don't know.

10 - 10:30 AM

Opening Talk & Introductions

Attendees will learn a bit about the presenters, the different seminars, workshops, and events that will happen throughout the event. We will go around the room and learn about your goals, challenges, and also something clever you have done that is worth sharing with the group. Homework - Bring points of friction to address.

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Rember - The psychology behind tattoo studio management

Topics covered:

Creating a family-like environment the studio.
The importance of having a good idea of each artist’s individual potential, goals, and motivation.
The overall image of the artist/shop.
The hiring methods.
Program for apprentices.
Program to develop each artist’s skills.
The psychology behind management of the studio, and connecting all the pieces to create a powerful team.

12 - 1 PM

Dependable Dozen - How to get more tattoo clients

Looking for more clients? Or overwhelmed with clients but want to do more of "your thing"? This seminar will walk through twelve things you could be doing to build your perfect clientele. You bring the awesome and amazing, we'll bring the dependable dozen.

2 - 3 PM

Intro to Procreate with Jason Leeser

This seminar will focus on utilizing Procreate for everyday use in the studio as well as digital art creation for print. Users of all levels are welcome to attend. Topics to be covered include preparing a digital canvas, Image adjustment and manipulation, color pallets, brush settings/brush creation, as well as lots of useful tips, tricks and hacks to make creating digital art easier.

4 - 5 PM

Elements in Acrylic with Haley Adams

Elements in fantasy color!

Tattoo tips and drawing by Haley Adams

In this hour and a half seminar we will explore one of four elements water, fire, crystal or chrome! We will take the time to discuss and practice one and I will share notes on the others. You will receive a packet on each element as well.

8 - ? PM

Art Night for Attendees

Phew, time to relax a little, and then process and brainstorm about the day, and make art together!

Monday June 24th 2024

9 - 10 AM

Figure Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom

Drawing is fundamental to our art, and as tattooers, we draw daily. But it’s easy to get bored and a challenge to continue growing as an artist. That is why finding a community of others to learn, grow, and draw inspiration from is vital to your continued development as an artist and tattooer. Join the host of Drawing for Tattooers, James Wisdom, for an exciting hour of drawing action!

10 - 11 AM

Opening Talk & Think Tank with Jake Meeks

Jake Meeks has been producing tattoo Youtube and podcasts for over a decade. a Leading educator in tattooing, many don't know a large part of his success is learning from outside the tattoo world. Jake has been involved with coaching masterminds, real estate, planning, and will bring his big brain to you!

12 - 1 PM

Leveraging Studio finances with Rember, Haley, & Jake Meeks

How do you invest your earnings? Let's talk purchasing your studio buildings, real estate, and other investments.
Define formulas & goals, Year Projections, income & expenses
Where does it go? Where should it?

2 - 3 PM

Midjourney with Jess Cavasshole

"I don’t know about you all, but I got tired of using and recycling the same old reference pictures from Pinterest and the internet. 90% of my tattoos are created now using AI generated images. Now, by using a couple of simple programs, a few tips and tricks you can bring almost any idea to life with a couple of keywords and phrases in seconds. If you are interested in learning how to generate your own custom images for tattoo related references, don't miss. In this seminar I will go over how to get started with Mid Journey, learning how the program operates, as well as doing a deep dive into its different functions and features to get the desired result you want."

4 - 5 PM

Advanced Procreate for Tattooers with Rowen Magennis

Procreate for fantasy tattoos. "I started my journey in the US as a student at the University of Texas at Dallas. Here, I graduated with a bachelors degree in arts and Technology. It was through this that I learned the fundamentals of 3D art for Games and Animation. Over the next few years, I plan to expand my knowledge to a masters level, so that I may merge the virtual and Tattoo realm to create a new, and unique product for my clients."

8 - 9 PM

Mindset Mondays with the Fireside Tattoo Club

Discover the building blocks of a successful tattooing enterprise. Gain invaluable insights into marketing your unique artistic identity, navigating the complexities of knowing your artistic worth, establishing meaningful client relationships, and fostering a growth-oriented mindset. Join us in shaping Mondays into a celebration of growth, learning, and advancement in the world of tattooing.

9 - 10 PM

Live Exercise with Reinventing the Tattoo

Every Monday at 9 PM the crew at Reinventing the Tattoo joins together for a live exercise pulled from the amazing Reinventing the Tattoo. Bring your art supplies, and draw!

Tuesday June 25th 2023

10 - 11AM

TattooNOW Business Roundtable - Recruiting for owners and artists.

Join other tattoo studio owners, artists who take their business seriously, and forward-thinking youngsters seeking wisdom from those with decades of experience. The TattooNOW Business Roundtable meets to chat about great ideas, solutions to issues, and to discuss different perspectives on the topics brought to the roundtable by participants. This is your opportunity to get a taste of these meetings, live or virtual! We will talk with studio owners and artists about the methods of finding GREAT fits