{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tattoo Culture, Craft, and Business with Tim McCarthy","description":"In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Tim McCarthy, owner of Tsunami Tattoo in Tacoma and a veteran tattoo artist with more than three decades of experience in the industry. Tim shares his journey from starting tattooing in 1989 to apprenticing in Denver, working in San Jose and Albuquerque, and eventually building Tsunami Tattoo into one of Tacoma\u2019s most respected tattoo shops. We talk about how tattoo culture has evolved over the years, the discipline required to become a great tattoo artist, and what it takes to run a successful tattoo business. We also discuss the importance of apprenticeship, how artists develop their style, and why trust between artist and client is critical when creating permanent artwork. Tim explains how the industry has changed with social media and how shops like Tsunami Tattoo continue to build strong reputations through craftsmanship and consistency.&amp;nbsp; This episode is a video podcast available on YouTube and podcast platforms. What We Talked About \u2022 Tim McCarthy\u2019s start in tattooing in 1989 \u2022 Apprenticing in Denver and early tattoo career \u2022 Working in San Jose and Albuquerque tattoo shops &amp;nbsp;\u2022 Opening and growing Tsunami Tattoo in Tacoma \u2022 How tattoo culture has evolved over the decades \u2022 The apprenticeship path for tattoo artists \u2022 Building trust between artist and client \u2022 The impact of social media on tattoo artists and shops \u2022 Running a long-term creative business Connect with Tsunami Tattoo Website: https:\/\/www.tsutattoo.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tsunami_tattoo_tacoma\/ TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tsunami_tattoo_tacoma Connect with Tim McCarthy Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/timmccarthytattooing\/ Connect with Jason Cavness LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasoncavness Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejasoncavnessexperience\/ &amp;nbsp;TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jasoncavness Podcast:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com &amp;nbsp;Power Note Great tattoo artists combine creativity, discipline, and trust. Tim McCarthy\u2019s decades of work show how craftsmanship and reputation build lasting businesses in creative industries. ","author_name":"The Jason Cavness Experience","author_url":"https:\/\/thejasoncavnessexperience.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40504620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199750735"}