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Welcome back to another episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast! This week, Jon Mesa, Matt Truiano, and G Money share their insights from the recent Orlando Tattoo Show and dive into a conversation with a tattoo industry legend, Gil “The Drill” Montie.
🎤 In this episode:
• Reflections on the Orlando Tattoo Show and the importance of foot traffic at conventions.
• Gil Montie shares stories from his 50+ years in the tattoo industry, from Vietnam to present day.
• The evolution of conventions and how tattooing has changed since the 1970s.
• Gil’s advice on what it means to be a “Tattoo Man” and the dying breed of authentic tattooers.
• Discussions about tattooing as a craft vs. art and the impact of TV shows like Ink Masters on the industry.
• How Gil mentors apprentices and the importance of respecting the history of tattooing.
🗣️ Viewer Interaction: What do you think makes a tattoo convention successful? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
👤 Follow our hosts and guest:
• Jon Mesa: @jonmesatattoos
• Matt Truiano: @mattruiano
• G Money: @gabetattoos
• Gil Montie: @gillthedrill
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