45. Coy Azimuth: Tattooing in Iraq

Ad Free & Bonus Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BluBearingSolutionsFull Episodes With Ads: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl3_kHDHe4u9_v-NcEXZ8NPQ8fBCqjGNCCoy sits down with Kyle to discuss his nontraditional pathway into tattooing, the harsh reality about landing an apprenticeship, and hard lessons learned while opening his own shop. Plus, they dive into how learning to tattoo could be a great career path for veterans.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU20 for 20% off your order.Unit SolutionsShoutouts (Not Sponsored):War Room OutfittersConnect with Us:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kylemorganactual/https://www.instagram.com/driftertattoos/https://www.instagram.com/blu_bearing/https://www.instagram.com/blkblupodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro 1:34 Tattoos in the Marine Corps
 4:02 Getting Ink at a Convention
 7:25 How Coy Became an Artist
 11:36 Learning How to Tattoo
 17:23 Opening Up Wet Bucket & Hiring the Right Staff
 26:50 Helping Veterans Transition into New Careers
 33:17 The Wet Bucket Block Party & Rally Point
 37:28 How Coy Found Frontline & Art Therapy Programs
 44:59 Tattooing is Therapeutic
 50:29 Opening Up War Room Outfitters
 57:39 Tattooing in Iraq58:49 The Importance of Community Events
 1:10:31 Gifts
 1:12:40 Outro