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Look at my new Tattoo...................Parlor

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  1. JasonMiller

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    #1 JasonMiller, Feb 8, 2007
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    I had a tattoo parlor in one of my buildings who recently shut down due to bad management and spending their earnings on anything but rent. When they left I found all their receivables and was shocked at the cash these places can make. Super low overhead and all cash business…

    Instead if re-leasing the building I remodeled it into an “upscale” Tattoo parlor (if there is such a thing) and decided to hire a manager and own it myself.

    We opened last Friday night and had a huge crowd; made my monthly rent I used to get in the first weekend. Anyway feel free to comment on the remodel…

    My wife was reluctant for me to start this business but it seems as if all the bad clients left with the old tattoo parlor… Always a new adventure for me,,,

    We can have fchat night and everyone get free Ferrari tattoos. :-0



    BTW Instead of having "flash" all over the walls, I thought two flat screen monitors with over 4000 tattoo images would be cool. You can scroll through the images and if you like one just flag it and print it later.. I think its pretty cool.
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  2. LetsJet

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    Congrats on the new venture!

    The best and worse tenant, yourself....lol

    I bet it is a big cash business. So keep an eye on the daily receipts. There was / is a show on tv called Ink, I think, that was a bout a startup Tat shop in Vegas. You won't get much info on the industry from watching it, but who knows, you might learn something. Not much of a tattoo guy myself, but cash is cash.........

    Good luck
     
  3. JasonMiller

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    Likewise!
     
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    Nice remodel, Jason! It looks much nicer than it did. You'll do well, I'm sure. Best of luck to you. If I was looking for a tattoo, I'd know where to go. :)
     
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    Looks great -- but how good are your artists? Are they just flash folk or can they freehand as well?
     
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    They both freehand and will do flash, I have both their portfolios at the shop.
    Daniel (the manager) is a freehand, tribal , black and white kind of guy.

    Brian is more colorful and has a great portfolio including many actors, musicians etc.

    I have a girl named Connie wanting to work here, she is good and very hot but has such a trashy mouth its drives me nuts. She doesnt control the profane language even when customers are in the shop.. I hate that!
    I cant and wont be there most of the time and want to keep a good reputation.

    I was not only picky on their talent but didnt want a bunch of goons working there. These two seem to take it serious and are clean kind of guys,,,

    We will see how it goes!
     
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    I have a tattoo... sometimes it says " Sis".... sometomes it says "Supercalifragilisticexpealidocius"....sorry, could not resist.
     
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    It must be on your nose..... :)
     
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    Well done Jason, I'm sure you will make it a real money maker.
     
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    Jason, I told you I wanted to tell everyone about my career change.
     
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    Sorry! I will let you tell them about coming out of the closet ....woops sorry again


    :)
     
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    nice job...I'm looking at getting my tattoo soon, something incorporating a badge and St. Michael....Let us know how business continues to go for you.
     
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    Mine sometimes says "Wendy", sometimes "Welcome to Jamaica, Have a nice day"
     
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    Jason - ever the intrepid entrepeneur - long time no see! Along with this success - how goes the Dome?

    Obligatory :: Anna > Antidisestablishmentarianism* :: Post

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    Congrats on the new venture Jason!

    Here's my tatoo:

    "Mana" :: "Manuel Arturo de Jesus Santamaria Fonfrias para su Servicio en La Romana"

    ;)
     
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    nice

    when i get older i want to get a toatoo but not a big one maybe one of my left or right arm a small one

    how much do they cost around ? for like a small one , on my uper arm
     
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    I thought that was you I saw on Oaklawn last week.


    Oh yea, nice place!
     
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    congrats. you should talk to blkblkblk, he had a parlour before.
     
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    what's the name of it? How'd you know artists to contact to do the tats or did you steal them from another shop?
     
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    Daniel the artist is a friend of mine and Brian moved here from California to work here. Many people drop in from other shops wanting to work there, but I am very picky, no drugs, no issues, no attitude, and must be professional and customer oriented.. What do you mean by "steal from another shop"?

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    #21 WJHMH, Feb 12, 2007
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    I stopped by there on the way back from the trip out to Marshall, I'm almost tempted to get some fresh ink but then again I feel that I'm getting too old for it. I really think the place will do well, just let them know where you are.

    Here's a shot I took the other night, still trying to get the hang of photoshop CS.
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  22. JasonMiller

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    Come take a picture next week, if the weather will clear the building is going to be painted into a cool "tattoo" motif!

    I feel the same, too old for tattoos,,
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    #24 JasonMiller, Feb 26, 2007
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    First of all I am not familiar with the adult film industry but since we opened we have attracted a few high profile type people.. Anyone guess who she is??

    Race Street Tattoos has done two of her tattoos including the arm band in this pic. I realize its hard to focuss on the tattoo.... :)



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    So what do I win Jason?
     

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