Check out the first episode of my good friend Jared of Onetribe's new podcast focusing on independent makers within the industry. The first episode is with Alan of Origins Handmade. Support those that support our industry. Give them a follow and a listen! Shared with permission from the Sore Hands Club ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with former guest and jewelry maker, Jared Karnes of Onetribe Jewelry. Jared and I discuss how his new line of jewelry coming out is made of a material we don’t see very often. Clay. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics and Amory Body Arts. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this week’s episode, we are trying something different. This episode we asked the community a question and are hearing their responses. The topic is supporting companies that support the industry and everything that comes with it. Listen in as we hear from the community itself, we hear if backgrounds have influenced responses and how what we do today can shape tomorrow. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this episode, we revisit our very first topic, The Ask A Professional Piercer Facebook Group. Since our first discussion, the group has had a surge in growth. Listen in as we talk about why piercers volunteer their time, why people recommend who they do and how the toll of helping out others can weigh heavy on your conscience. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with two of my favorite people within the industry, Nic Fox and Alan Vedge, to talk about how a jewelry company in your studio can completely change your business. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this week’s episode, we wanted to focus on a topic that I am very passionate about, Community Outreach. Listen in as my guest, Woodstock Bader and I discuss the effects kindness can have, how to break the mold of being “that business” in your community and how not to donate yourself out of business. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Jewelry This Way and Amory Body Arts. Complete show notes can be found on RealTalkaPiercingPodcast.com Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this week’s episode, we talk about one of our most requested topics, Apprenticeships. Jef Saunders and I discuss how to get one, when you should change mentors, and why asking for one over Instagram is a bad idea. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co ..read more

In this week’s episode, we have a discussion with makers of jewelry and products in our industry to discuss what it is like for them in the current climate of long production times and shipping issues. Listen is as we talk about what they wish customers knew, what happens behind the scenes and how they handle our constant demand. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website ..read more

In this week’s episode, we cover our favorite thing every year, the annual Association of Professional Piercers convention in Las Vegas. Listen in as we talk about how to survive for first timers, what’s new for repeat attendees and what amazing things are in store for you. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website ..read more