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Mikhail Andersson - NYC's Most Wanted Tattoo Artist | From Broke Designer to $2,000/Hour Empire

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Mikhail Andersson is a world-renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur celebrated for redefining body art as a luxury, design-driven experience. Known as the “Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance,” he founded First Class Tattoos in New York City and built it into a global destination for fine-line and geometric work, attracting celebrity clients and fans who travel internationally for his artistry. With a career spanning over 15 years and a reputation for innovation, precision, and storytelling, Andersson has transformed tattooing into both a cultural movement and a premium lifestyle brand.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/mikhailandersson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-andersson-82b16356/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:28 – Life as a Tattoo Artist in Russia

02:52 – Where Mikhail’s Passion Began

04:36 – Did Design School Help?

07:20 – First Tattoo on Human Skin

11:42 – Knowing Tattooing Was His Calling

14:48 – What Makes a Great Tattoo?

23:40 – Artists Who Inspire Mikhail

28:40 – AI’s Impact on Tattooing

37:20 – Sponsor Break

39:29 – First Big Break & Differentiator

49:20 – Mastering the Craft

56:44 – Lowest Entrepreneurial Moment

1:00:45 – Current Ventures & Future Plans

1:11:50 – Sponsor Break

1:13:45 – Losing Analog in a Digital World

1:20:35 – Lessons from Photography

1:25:26 – Is Tech Helping or Hurting Art?

1:34:58 – The Hard Lesson He’d Never Wish on Anyone

1:47:15 – One Lesson for His Kids

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Content provided by Scott D. Clary and Success Story Media. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Scott D. Clary and Success Story Media or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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Mikhail Andersson is a world-renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur celebrated for redefining body art as a luxury, design-driven experience. Known as the “Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance,” he founded First Class Tattoos in New York City and built it into a global destination for fine-line and geometric work, attracting celebrity clients and fans who travel internationally for his artistry. With a career spanning over 15 years and a reputation for innovation, precision, and storytelling, Andersson has transformed tattooing into both a cultural movement and a premium lifestyle brand.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/mikhailandersson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-andersson-82b16356/

➡️ Podcast Sponsors

Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/

ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory)

Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register

NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/

Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:28 – Life as a Tattoo Artist in Russia

02:52 – Where Mikhail’s Passion Began

04:36 – Did Design School Help?

07:20 – First Tattoo on Human Skin

11:42 – Knowing Tattooing Was His Calling

14:48 – What Makes a Great Tattoo?

23:40 – Artists Who Inspire Mikhail

28:40 – AI’s Impact on Tattooing

37:20 – Sponsor Break

39:29 – First Big Break & Differentiator

49:20 – Mastering the Craft

56:44 – Lowest Entrepreneurial Moment

1:00:45 – Current Ventures & Future Plans

1:11:50 – Sponsor Break

1:13:45 – Losing Analog in a Digital World

1:20:35 – Lessons from Photography

1:25:26 – Is Tech Helping or Hurting Art?

1:34:58 – The Hard Lesson He’d Never Wish on Anyone

1:47:15 – One Lesson for His Kids

  continue reading

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