Diego Martín, owner of Hudson Valley Tattoo in Wappingers Falls, NY, left his full-time tattoo job 12 years ago to open his own shop — and never looked back.
In this episode, Diego shares how he built one of the most respected tattoo studios in the Hudson Valley, grew a team of artists, and even launched the Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention that attracts talent from around the world.
We talk about:
How Diego decided to take the leap from employee to owner
Why the tattoo industry exploded after COVID
The real challenges of running a shop with 9+ artists
How social media and word of mouth drive his business
The future of tattoos in an AI-driven world
His advice for anyone ready to start their own business
Connect with Diego: https://www.hudsonvalleytattoocompany.com/
