Vilardi Digital Podcast

Vilardi Digital Podcast #7 - Mitch Teckman Legendary Tattoos & Custom Merch

• Justin Vilardi | Vilardi Digital • Season 1 • Episode 7

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Back in high school, Mitch Teken was my Dunkin’ Donuts hookup. Fast forward a couple decades and he’s running Legendary Tattoo in Tarpon Springs—one of Florida’s most respected shops—and Legendary Custom Merch, a full-blown print/engraving hustle.

In this episode, Mitch and I catch up like old friends but also dig deep into:

  • How he went from band practice to tattooing out of a sign shop
  • Why piercings and tramp stamps aren’t what they used to be
  • The culture that makes Legendary stand out in Florida’s crowded tattoo scene
  • “Mitch Waves” — the tattoo style so distinct clients recognize it at Publix
  • Balancing shop ownership, family life, and burnout
  • The wild story of how my kid left Legendary inspired enough to Sharpie her own “tattoo”

This one’s funny, raw, nostalgic, and loaded with behind-the-scenes tattoo shop stories you won’t get anywhere else.

🔗 Connect with Legendary Tattoo

👉 Bookings: legendarytattoofl.com

👉 Instagram: @legendarytattootarponsprings

👉 Merch: legendarycustommerch.com

🎥 Produced by Vilardi Digital

Studio & Marketing: vilardidigital.com
| @vilardidigital

🎬 Editing: Amanda Arismendez

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The Vilardi Digital Show is produced in our custom-built podcast studio in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weeekly/monthly.

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🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?
Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio

Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com