Think tattoo conventions are just about showing off ink and slingin’ tats? Think again. 👀

In this episode, hosts Paul-Anthony Surdi, Chico Cortez, and Gabe Jaksich sit down with Legion Avegno—tattoo artist, shop owner, and convention runner—to pull back the curtain on the real world of tattoo conventions.

🎪 Here’s what we get into:

🔥 Why every serious tattoo artist should be attending conventions

🎬 What really goes on behind the scenes

💥 The biggest challenges of running a successful event

🎯 What makes a convention stand out—and why some fail

If you’re trying to grow in the tattoo industry, this episode is packed with the kind of insight you can’t Google.

🎥 Watch now and drop a comment with your favorite convention experience—or the one you're dying to attend!

👍 Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe for more tattoo biz tips, artist interviews, and real talk from the industry.

HOST:

Paul-Anthony Surdi - https://www.instagram.com/p/DB9eDiHySuB/

Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/

Chico Cortez - https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/

GUEST:

Legion Avegno - https://www.instagram.com/legion_avegno/

Orlando Tattoo Show - https://www.instagram.com/orlandotattooshow/

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Studio Production: HGAB Studios

Post Production: ABBC Productions

Editor: Matt Kiem

Producer: Benjamin Collins

COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:

Ink Different Tattoos

Ink Different Tattoo School

Good Humans Aftercare brand

Chapters:

Intro 00:00

Who is Legion 00:00

The Orlando Tattoo Convention 03:40

Legion Mentor 06:01

traveling tattoo artists 08:53

Current Shop 10:15

style 14:57

how things have changed 17:18

Physical Media 23:14

Fallen Sparrow 25:19

Keep it CLEAN 29:16

Love for the Craft 33:57

Hand Made Trophies 37:11

The Old Idols 39:12

Buisness Owner Responsibilites and Help 41:32

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