#7 - Ink, Merch, and Building a Brand | Mitch Teckman - Legendary Tattoos & Custom Merch

Back in high school, Mitch Teckman was my Dunkin’ Donuts hookup. Fast forward a couple decades and he’s running Legendary Tattoo in Tarpon Springs—one of Florida’s most respected shops—and Legendary Custom Merch, a full-blown print/engraving hustle.In this episode, Mitch and I catch up like old friends but also dig deep into:How he went from band practice to tattooing out of a sign shopWhy piercings and tramp stamps aren’t what they used to beThe culture that makes Legendary stand out in Florida’s crowded tattoo scene“Mitch Waves” — the tattoo style so distinct clients recognize it at PublixBalancing shop ownership, family life, and burnoutThe wild story of how my kid left Legendary inspired enough to Sharpie her own “tattoo”This one’s funny, raw, nostalgic, and loaded with behind-the-scenes tattoo shop stories you won’t get anywhere else.🔗 Connect with Legendary Tattoo👉 Bookings: legendarytattoofl.com👉 Instagram: @legendarytattootarponsprings👉 Merch: legendarycustommerch.com🎥 Produced by Vilardi DigitalStudio & Marketing: vilardidigital.com | @vilardidigital🎬 Editing: Amanda Arismendez👉 Follow the show on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.👉 Drop a review — it helps us grow (and gets Mitch more Sharpie tattoos out in the wild).Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com