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Tatter-a-fact® PMU PodcastAuthor: Teryn Darling
Teryn Darling is a legend in the Permanent Makeup industry. She's dedicated 20 years to the craft of permanent makeup and in that time she's grown her company, Girlz Ink, into a global brand and industry standard. Teryn's overcome a lot of adversity and has done pretty well for herself in the PMU world! She's developed her skills as a cosmetic tattooer and to do that she had to develop her skills as an entrepreneur and business woman. Expect smart, sharp conversations. Teryn doesn't hold back so these episodes will be interesting, honest and real! She loves talking business and digging deep to get to know people; how, why and why not they do things. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Fashion & Beauty Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Broke to Financial Freedom: Advice Every Beauty Entrepreneur Needs
Friday, 17 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful throwback episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, we sit down with tax expert and entrepreneur Marc Rizzo to talk about something most permanent makeup artists avoid, but absolutely need to understand: finances.From taxes and write-offs to investing, debt, and building long-term wealth, this conversation is packed with real, honest advice that can completely change the trajectory of your career, not just as a PMU artist, but as a business owner.Mark shares how he went from having nothing to building financial freedom, and how the same principles can be applied to anyone willing to stay disciplined, get organized, and think long-term.We also dive into common mistakes artists make—like not claiming income, poor bookkeeping habits, and waiting too long to get financially organized—and how those decisions can impact your future in ways you might not even realize yet.This episode is your reminder that success isn’t just about making money… it’s about keeping it, growing it, and using it to build the life you want.✨ In this episode, we discuss:Why PMU artists need to understand taxes and financial planningThe truth about cash income and reporting earningsHow to legally reduce your tax liabilityThe importance of organization, receipts, and bookkeepingRoth IRA vs traditional IRA (and why it matters)How to build wealth through real estate and investingThe mindset shift from “broke” to financially freeWhether you’re just starting out or already established in the industry, this episode will challenge how you think about money, and inspire you to take control of your future.Because at the end of the day…financial freedom isn’t luck, it’s strategy.📲 Follow us on Instagram for more PMU education, business tips, and behind-the-scenes content:@girlzinkstudio and @teryndarling🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV
