In this episode, we sit down with former guest and jewelry maker, Jared Karnes of Onetribe Jewelry. Jared and I discuss how his new line of jewelry coming out is made of a material we don’t see very often. Clay. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics and Amory Body Arts. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

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Episode 45 – Clay as a Body Jewelry Material: Putting it all on the Slab

In this week’s episode, we are trying something different. This episode we asked the community a question and are hearing their responses. The topic is supporting companies that support the industry and everything that comes with it. Listen in as we hear from the community itself, we hear if backgrounds have influenced responses and how what we do today can shape tomorrow. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode 44 – Supporting Those That Support Us: A Community Conversation

In this episode, we revisit our very first topic, The Ask A Professional Piercer Facebook Group. Since our first discussion, the group has had a surge in growth. Listen in as we talk about why piercers volunteer their time, why people recommend who they do and how the toll of helping out others can weigh heavy on your conscience. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode 43 – Helping the Masses: The AAPP forum

In this episode, we sit down with two of my favorite people within the industry, Nic Fox and Alan Vedge, to talk about how a jewelry company in your studio can completely change your business. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode 42 –A Jewelry Company within a Studio

In this week’s episode, we wanted to focus on a topic that I am very passionate about, Community Outreach. Listen in as my guest, Woodstock Bader and I discuss the effects kindness can have, how to break the mold of being “that business” in your community and how not to donate yourself out of business. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Jewelry This Way and Amory Body Arts. Complete show notes can be found on RealTalkaPiercingPodcast.com Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode 41 – Community Outreach: Working within your Area

In this week’s episode, we talk about one of our most requested topics, Apprenticeships. Jef Saunders and I discuss how to get one, when you should change mentors, and why asking for one over Instagram is a bad idea. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode 40 – Apprenticeships

In this week’s episode, we have a discussion with makers of jewelry and products in our industry to discuss what it is like for them in the current climate of long production times and shipping issues. Listen is as we talk about what they wish customers knew, what happens behind the scenes and how they handle our constant demand. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 39 – The Other Side of the Coin: A Conversation with Makers

In this week’s episode, we cover our favorite thing every year, the annual Association of Professional Piercers convention in Las Vegas. Listen in as we talk about how to survive for first timers, what’s new for repeat attendees and what amazing things are in store for you. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics, Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 38 – APP Conference 2019: Planet Hollywood Edition

In this week’s episode, we host a brutally honest roundtable with Perry Doig, Colin O and Mike Knight to have a frank discussion about the ever-constant problem of personas and representations of character on social media. This episode sponsored by PunkMedics and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 37 – Smashing the Mirror: Being True to our Online Personas

In this week’s episode, We sit down with the forever-charming Paul King and Devin Ruiz-Altamura, to discuss the Body Piercing Archive. Listen in as we talk about the mission of the archive itself, how I now imagine Paul as the “Indiana Jones of Porn” and the future of the body piercing archive. Contains Spoilers for APP 2019 Piercing Archive Exhibit This episode sponsored by PunkMedics and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 36 – All of us have a place in history: The Body Piercing Archive

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Christy Lillard to talk about revamping shops and businesses. Listen in as we talk about creative ways to build and create a new space, what we learned in the process and transiting into a new shop family. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and PunkMedics. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 35 – Making it your Own: Revamping Studios

In this week’s episode, we talk about one of the most dreaded things in our industry, negative customer reviews and unhappy customers. We sit down with Nick SanGregory and Brianna Sheehan to discuss if we should fight back, to grin and bear it or do we look at ourselves and try to improve? This episode sponsored by Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 34 – You Can’t Make Everyone Happy:Dealing with Customer Criticism

In this week’s episode, we talk about a topic that comes up every year in our industry, the annual Association of Professional Piercers board elections. Listen in as we talk about what it takes to be a board member, the APP helicopter and what we would like to see in future candidates. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 33 – What it takes to Lead: Experiences of a Board Member

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Paul Rainer of Bound for Glory Tattoo. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 32.6 – 2018 APP Board Nominees: Paul Rainer of Bound for Glory Tattoo.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Barron William of Boundless Tattoo Company. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 32.5 – 2018 APP Board Nominees: Barron William of Boundless Tattoo Company

Real Talk is a podcast from the minds of piercing industry professionals on piercing and piercing culture. Each episode is centered on a common theme with a guest.We will discuss things such as piercing methods,industry topics, jewelry, and culture. Real Talk is hosted by professional body piercer Will VonDoome. Support us at patreon.com/RealTalkAPiercingPodcast

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