Tattooing for the MONEY or THE CRAFT? w/ Jime Litwalker and Ryan Eternal

Are you in it for the love of tattooing—or for the likes? 💸🎨 In this episode of the podcast, hosts Chico Cortez and Gabe Jaksich sit down with two world-renowned tattoo legends—Jime Litwalk and Mat Ryan from Eternal Ink—to get real about the motives, mindsets, and future of the tattoo industry. 🔥 We’re diving into:— Passion vs. Fame: Why did you start tattooing?— Gatekeeping vs. Holding the Line: Where’s the line between protecting the craft and shutting others out?— The evolution of tattooing: Where is it headed, and what should Tattoo Artists be thinking about now? If you're a Tattoo Artist, aspiring apprentice, shop owner, or just someone who lives and breathes tattoos, this episode will hit home. 💬 Drop a comment with your take—Are you about the money or the craft?👍 Like & Subscribe for more deep dives with the biggest names in tattooing. HOST:Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/Chico Cortez -  https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/ GUEST:Jime Litwalk - https://www.instagram.com/jimelitwalk/Mat Ryan Eternal - https://www.instagram.com/eternaltattooing/ PRODUCTION TEAM:Studio Production: The Podcast DoctorPost Production: ABBC ProductionsEditor: Alexandra VoelmleProducer and Editor: Benjamin Collins COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:Ink Different TattoosInk Different Tattoo SchoolGood Humans Aftercare brand CHAPTERS:Intro 00:00Industry vs craft 02:00gatekeeping 04:06Holding the line, taking good students 11:23Good artist doesn't mean good tattooer 14:11Social media creating trends vs a lasting impact 22:05Hustling for work 28:27Tough love for longevity 34:04How ink masters changed their lives 36:59American Tattoo Society/tattooing on military bases 48:52Is tattooing going to get better or worse 57:32Corporations taking over the industry 01:00:35   #InkDifferentTattoos #TattooPodcast #JimeLitwalk #EternalInk #TattooIndustryTalk #TattooArtistLife #TattooApprenticeship #TattooBusiness #TattooCulture #PassionVsProfit #TattooCraft