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.

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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

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.