E10 Don't get Robbed by POS's w/ Adam Facenda

Ink Different Tattoos Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Tattoo Artist and tattoo shop Owner Adam Facenda, creator of Keep The Fees—a software designed specifically for tattoo shops. Adam shares his experience managing a tattoo studio and the challenges of handling administrative tasks as a Tattoo Artist. He talks about how his software Keep The Fees came about, and how it helps tattoo shops streamline scheduling, monitor commissions, reduce transaction costs, and more, making life easier for both Tattoo Artists and tattoo shop owners.

Our hosts, Chico Cortez, Gabe Jaksich, and Paul-Anthony Surdi, join him to discuss the everyday administrative hurdles faced by tattoo shop owners and how this innovative software can tackle them head-on.

Tune in to learn how Keep The Fees can save you time, money, and frustration!

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Chapters:

Intro 00:00

Shop Ownership w/ Adam F 00:18

Keep the Fees and How Credit Cards Rob Your Business 00:48

Zero Processing 05:12

Bringing Keep the Fees to the Tattoo Industry 07:15

How to get started with Keep the Fees 11:59

What if you make less than 1k a month 18:03

DON'T JUST AD THE TRANSACTION 20:33

Software just does everything 22:42

Keep the Fees vs Square or others 24:03

Multiple shops and implications for midsized businesses 27:49

Being a Tattoo Artist First 31:35

Don't pay your artist immediately 36:03

Saving time 38:10

Applications and Advertising 42:19

Friday the 13th STRESS TEST 45:05

Best Improvement from Keep the Fees 50:44

Business is the biggest challenge of tattooing 55:05

HOST:

Paul-Anthony Surdi

Gabe Jaksich

GUEST:

Chico Cortez - https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/

Adam Facenda - https://www.instagram.com/adamfacenda_tlt/

- Keep The Fees - https://www.instagram.com/keepthefees/

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Studio Production: Brick Pod

Post Production: ABBC Productions

Producer/Editor: Benjamin Collins

COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:

Ink Different Tattoos

Ink Different Tattoo School

Good Humans Aftercare brand

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