Stop wishing. Start tattooing.

If you're considering becoming a tattoo artist and don't know where to start, have a lot of questions with no one to ask, or are a new artist that has plateaued, then Tattoo Career Coaching is for you.

You could be on your way to a thriving tattoo career - with exact steps that support your unique lifestyle, personality, and goals - sooner than you think!

Tattoo Career Coaching is right for you if you…

  • dream about becoming a tattoo artist but aren’t getting anywhere on your own or want to progress faster on your journey

  • are a new tattoo artist feeling lost with how to grow your business and discouraged/burnt out on social media

  • want a personalized plan for how to get more bookings and grow your following with like minded people

  • are ready for change and willing to get out of your comfort zone to make it happen

  • are self motivated and enjoy learning new things

  • are ready to feel more confident in yourself and your tattooing, believe in yourself, and no longer care about what people think of you.

Here’s what you could do in just a few sessions as an aspiring tattooer:

  • Gain clarity on whether or not this career is right for you

  • Explore the options for how to become a tattoo artist and figure out which one is best for your lifestyle

  • Learn how to get an apprenticeship

  • Learn how to build a kick ass portfolio that puts your best foot forward

  • Learn how to paint flash

  • Discuss the process of how to develop your own in-demand artistic style

  • Decide what kind of tattoo machine to get

  • Create a list of tattooing supplies you'll need and where to buy them

  • Guidance with obtaining your Bloodborne Pathogen certification and tattoo license

  • Decide if a walk-in shop, appointment only shop, or private studio is the right place for you to start your career and the pros/cons of each

  • Avoid common mistakes and time/money wasters

  • Receive best practices advice

  • And have all of your other burning questions answered!

And this is what you could do in just a few sessions as a new artist:

  • Learn how to create a recognizable brand based on your authentic self & art

  • Start building a die hard community on social media, without selling out to trends

  • Learn strategies to gain local clients, even when you’re new to an area

  • Create a back-end business structure that supports your growth, saves you time, and allows your clients to book flash & custom tattoos with ease

  • Learn how to launch, so you’re able to plan your income

  • Learn how to hold tattoo giveaways that grow your IG following AND bookings

  • Cultivate an abundant mindset that will facilitate your personal and professional growth

  • Overcome mental/emotional obstacles like imposter syndrome, comparison, harsh self talk, the fear of showing up on social media, and self doubt

  • Implement physical self care practices to increase the longevity of your career

*I’m also available for building websites on Squarespace. Your site may include a booking page, store (print on demand or ship yourself), about page, and contact/custom request forms, and can integrate with scheduling and e-mailing platforms. Contact me to inquire about this service.

How we can work together

Most Flexible

$100

A la carte 60 minute sessions

A single session is great for you if you have a few specific questions you’d like answered or one big topic to discuss. Feel free to book sessions whenever you need them. This is a perfect option for you if you want to go at your own pace or just need periodic supplemental support.

Best Value

$700

Four 60 minute sessions + unlimited text support

The month intensive is perfect for you if you’re ready to make big progress towards your goals. We’ll start with a free Discovery Session, where we’ll discuss your goals and desires and then map out our month together.

Most Fun

$500

One palm size flash tattoo of your choice + Q&A throughout the process (approx 4-5 hours)

NEW!

Choose from any of my flash designs and receive mentorship while you’re getting tattooed! AMA about the design & tattooing process/basic technique/supplies/mindset/my journey... I’m also happy to teach you how to properly set up and tear down a station, which we can do together.

Hi, I’m Jess!

For the past 9 years I’ve worked as a business and brand coach for service based entrepreneurs, helping them get seen and build community on social media.

I'm also a self taught artist and tattooer and started my tattoo journey in 2020 at 37 years old. Since then I've picked up bits of information from various places and have trial-and-errored my way to where I am now. I’ve faced a lot of closed doors and have had to get creative with solutions to be able to realize this lifelong dream.

Now I’m truly living my dream - tattooing mostly flash, taking customs only in my style, and doing it out of my very own private studio. *pinch me 🥹

It would have been so helpful at the beginning of my journey to have someone with experience guiding me, and that's why I want to help you.

I believe…

that just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it needs to continue being done that way.

tattoo artists should stop gatekeeping information and help each other out instead.

there is enough to go around for us all to thrive.

in your potential. You are fully capable of achieving your dream of becoming a tattoo artist.

that no matter how or when you enter this industry, you belong here.

  • Before working with Jess I was completely lost.

    I felt confused, frustrated, and had zero confidence in myself. Jess was super supportive and used strategies that led me to find the perfect business plan for me as well as ways to build my business that felt aligned and easy. I now have a solid plan in place for my business, am confident in what I'm doing and the way that I'm doing it, have a focus moving forward, and have started out with a strong following! Jess's guidance really helped me believe in myself and made the process of starting a business so freaking easy and fun it almost doesn't seem possible. SO glad I made the decision to work with her!!

  • I was so overwhelmed and felt like I was sitting on the curb... well, Jess changed that.

    I was really at a loss as what I should be doing to grow my business. I was stuck in my head. I was thinking I was 'working' on my business, but I wasn't. Jess has a wonderful talent of making you show up, making you hear your own truth, and doing the next best thing to move you forward. She asks and listens with her heart and really sees what you may be missing from your own talents.

  • My experiences with Jess are always stellar.

    This one was no exception. I’ve been struggling with clarity and putting what I want to do into motion. Jess simply held space for me and shared her insights with me from what I was telling her and helped me recognize what’s been holding me back.

  • So glad to have found her.

    Working with Jess was absolutely great. She‘s such a professional person, and I felt so comfortable and understood during our session. It‘s so magic that she spoke out loud what my soul wanted to hear. It was truly impressive. Thank you, Jess, for this amazing experience and your great work and help. If you have the chance to work with her don‘t hesitate.

  • I love working with you.

    It's always organic and productive, bomb revelations and plenty of support when it's time to face some harsh truths. I love that you teach me by encouraging me to explore everything for myself and guide as needed. My absolute favorite part is that you're a walking talking example of everything you teach. You are such a gift, a true rockstar.

FAQ’s

  • The sessions are casual and organic, meaning there is no set curriculum. Rather than a formal teacher/student setting where I talk at you, my coaching is conversational. You’ll bring your own agenda/questions to each session, and our conversation will expand from there. Expect me to also ask you questions and challenge you to grow and expand your mindset.


    At the conclusion of each session, we’ll co-create “homework” assignments to work on. Each session builds on the former, so you keep progressing and gaining momentum forward.

  • No, this is not a traditional apprenticeship, and I will not be teaching you how to tattoo. I will help you find a learning path that makes sense for you and can give you basic technique tips and tricks as you’re learning.

  • The best way to check my availability and confirm a start date is to email me at hello@jesspleasetattoos.com

    I can't wait to hear from you!

  • It would be unethical to promise you any specific results because of the nature of coaching, and each person’s situation varies. What I can promise you, though, is that if you commit to working on the things we discuss in session, you will make progress towards your goals. Your only limits are the ones you place on yourself.

  • The truth is, you will never encounter a situation you’re not ready for, and the fact that you’re interested in doing this is a sign you’re ready for it. Fear wants to keep you stuck, so trust your gut and choose to be ready. I’ll be right by your side the whole way!

  • It makes me sad that I totally understand why you might wonder this. The tattoo industry isn’t exactly the most helpful and forthcoming, but I’m here to change that. I have 9 years of experience as a life and business coach and have been on my tattooing journey for 4 years. Now I’m combining both of these passions to support you in making your dream of tattooing a reality because I know how hard it can be to enter this industry, and I believe you have this dream for a reason.