#7 - Ink, Merch, and Building a Brand | Mitch Teckman - Legendary Tattoos & Custom Merch

Back in high school, Mitch Teckman 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

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🎬 Editing: Amanda Arismendez

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