Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast

In this week’s episode, we talk about an obvious problem that many people do not want to discuss. Racism in the industry. Listen in as we talk about what it’s like to be a person of color in our industry, catering to different clientele, and what we can do to help heal the industry and change our outlooks. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Brett Graham.We discuss how communication evolves and adapts in our industry. Listen in as we talk about shared meanings, how we are old men drinking lemonade on the porch, and how language can change overnight. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we pick up right where we left off last time with Nick Sangregory of Six16 and Adam and Shelby of Amory Body Arts. Continuing our conversation on what some business owners look for with pure honesty. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode we held a roundtable with individuals that are currently looking for employees to join their teams. So without further ado, listen in as we talk about what desirable skills an employer looks for, how we can burst the employer bubble and why the explications as an owner are so high. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode we talk with jewelry maker, Jared Karnes of Onetribe. Listen in as we talk about how an idea moves from concept to reality, the new designs being shown at conference and how important supporting your community is. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we decided revisit an important topic, the Annual Association of Professional Piercers Conference. What do I need to bring? What should I not miss? Well this episode is here to help make you feel a little more at ease by answering some of these questions and hopefully some you didn’t think about. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we speak to Derek Lowe of Saint Sabrina’s. Listen in as we talk about managing a team of employees, how the people you surround yourself with can influence your success and the passion our industry has for its livelihood. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we discuss gender fluidity. Gender fluidity recognizes no borders or rules of gender. Not only is it important to recognize this as a sign of respect to those individuals but it is equally important to make potential clients and coworkers feel comfortable within your studio. Listen is as we discuss the differences in pronouns, how to approach conversations about the topic and the comfort that someone can feel from just asking a question. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we are going to discuss a trend we are seeing more and more of in this industry. Being a business owner. We sit down with Christina Shull of Integrity Piercing and we ask ourselves “Does going into business for yourself solve all your problems? Or just create new ones?” This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we host a roundtable with Jake Hardman, Colin O and Oscar Sandoval to talk about a topic that many people in our industry consider taboo to discuss in the open, wages. , Listen in as we talk about knowing your value as an employee, what hard decisions we face as a workforce and dispelling the smoke screen surrounding this topic. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with one of our industries best dressed veterans, Mr. Miro Hernandez. We take some time to talk about the hottest new trend, Curated Piercings. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Rob Hill of Prysm Body Piercing. Listen in as we discuss why asking questions is never a bad thing, the pros and cons of having a studio in the mall and the things they did not tell you. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry and Gold Heart WoodWorks. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, I decided to spend some time reflecting how social media impacts us. Tobias Vallone of Pure Body Arts and I discuss how social media can be a valuable tool to your business, what things come with online notoriety and how to tear down the invisible wall that it creates around you. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry and Gold Heart WoodWorks. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, our guest Adam Richins and I discuss the three most commonly heard reasons for complacency, why those are just excuses and how the podcast earned its name. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry and Gold Heart WoodWorks. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we get to interview our most requested guest. Alan of Bella Fine Jewelry and Piercing and his company, Origins Handmade. So listen in as we discuss how having a jeweler at your studio can affect your business, how classic jewelry styles are being used in modern pieces and how sharing information is key to our success as an industry. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we wanted to take some time to talk about an important thing in our industry that is largely skipped over when we reflect on our careers and ourselves. That thing is Self-Care and knowing when to stop burning the candle at both ends. So listen in as our guest, John Joyce of Scarab Body Arts and I discuss the hardships that come from always working, and learning when it is ok to have a day off. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we wanted to take some time to talk with someone who ive looked up to for many years, Luis Garcia. His recent success with his youtube channel has been a refreshing take on what many piercers view as a negative for the industry. Listen in as we discuss how visual media can positively reach clients, a reminder of where modern piercing came from and how to handle difficult customers. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry and Gold Heart WoodWorks. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we wanted to take some time to talk about something that is a very important part of our businesses and careers. That is Business Branding. I ask my longtime friend, Sara Czernowski from Dorje Adornments back onto the show to give us an expert opinion on this topic. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry and Gold Heart WoodWorks. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, I wanted to take some time to time to speak with another body piercer turned jewelry maker. We sit down with the forever smiling, Mateo Way. Being a former studio owner, Mateo sold his business a few years ago and begin investing his time into his other passion, creating stone body jewelry. His stonework is well known throughout the industry for not only its quality but for his thoroughness in ensuring the piece is perfect. We take some time to discuss the trial and error of crafting stone, the transition of becoming a jewelry maker, and the how the unique perspective of being a piercer can possibly make better body jewelry. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this weeks episode, we speak with a familiar face and voice in our industry, Stephen DeToma. Stephen's worked in our industry as a body piercer and as an employee of Anatometal for nearly a decade. Recently, he made the decision to step away from the industry to pursue his other passion in life, working out and inspiring others. We take some time to discuss good jewelry ordering practices, bonding through physical suffering, and  the importance of realizing that there is another person on the other end of the line. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.