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Serving the Tattoo Community with Tech, Business, & Development Since the 90s

Another talking head offering solutions. But, not just another talking head.

Gabe Ripley, CEO OF TattooNOW

  • Tired of missing leads?

  • Need to organize your studio?

  • Ready to take an event to next level?

We know the pain. Main points, FAQ of PAIN

  • Never lose another walk-in or phone inquiry

  • Fill cancellations from organized waitlist

  • Proven business plans that actually work for tattoo studios

  • Weekly strategy calls to keep your growth on track

  • Custom software built specifically for how studios operate

  • 30 years of tech experience applied exclusively to tattoo studios

Helping tattooers leave the longest lasting positive impact on humanity possible through enlightenment, evolution, & endurance.

🚶‍➡️Never lose another walk-in or phone inquiry

We're not just selling software we're making sure that you are able to accept every walk-in phone inquiry DM or other major platform save carrier pigeon.

📩 📞 Feeling overwhelmed with communicating? We could fix that.

We fix:

Incong Phone Ringing

Consultation to Artist Proccess

DM, SMS, and Webchat -> One place

Our unified messaging platform consolidates all client communications into one streamlined dashboard, ensuring no inquiry goes unanswered. Whether clients reach out via text, email, or social media, everything flows into a single conversation thread. This eliminates the chaos of juggling multiple apps and platforms while maintaining a professional, consistent voice across all touchpoints.

Smart call filtering and automated scheduling systems reduce interruptions by directing routine inquiries to self-service options. Clients can book consultations, request quotes, and get answers to common questions without disrupting your creative workflow. When calls do come through, they're pre-qualified and purposeful, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your artistry.

⏰ Late Arrivals

Automated appointment reminders via text and email significantly reduce no-shows and late arrivals, with customizable timing to suit your studio's needs. Clients receive confirmation messages, preparation instructions, and real-time updates about any schedule changes. The system also allows for easy rescheduling, reducing the back-and-forth typically required to manage appointment conflicts.

🧍‍♂️ Professional Isolation

Build a thriving tattoo community through integrated social features that connect artists and clients beyond the chair. Share portfolio updates, behind-the-scenes content, and healing progress photos in a dedicated space that fosters ongoing relationships. This creates a sense of belonging that transforms one-time clients into lifelong advocates for your studio.

📲 Social Marketing Anxiety

Automated social media posting and content scheduling takes the pressure off constant online presence while maintaining engagement. Pre-built templates designed specifically for tattoo studios help showcase your work professionally without the stress of creating content from scratch. Analytics dashboards show what resonates with your audience, making future marketing decisions data-driven rather than guesswork.

💼 Business Struggles

Streamlined operations management handles everything from inventory tracking to financial reporting, giving you more time to focus on artistry. Automated workflows manage routine tasks like deposit collection, aftercare instructions, and follow-up communications. Real-time business insights help identify peak booking times, popular services, and revenue opportunities without manual number-crunching.

🤔 Client Details

Comprehensive client profiles automatically capture and organize preferences, allergies, previous work, and personal notes for every interaction. Smart tags and search functions make it easy to recall specific details before appointments, ensuring personalized service that makes clients feel valued. The system learns from each interaction, building richer profiles that enhance future experiences.

🔌 Disconnected Platforms

Seamless integrations connect your booking system, payment processing, social media, and communication tools into one cohesive ecosystem. Conversation history follows clients across all touchpoints, so whether they book online, call, or message on social media, you have complete context. This unified approach eliminates duplicate data entry and ensures consistent service quality across all interactions.

📅 Scheduling Confusion

Intelligent calendar management prevents double-bookings while optimizing your schedule for maximum efficiency and artist well-being. Time-blocking features account for different service durations, setup time, and necessary breaks between intensive sessions. Clients see real-time availability and can book instantly, while you maintain complete control over your schedule and availability preferences.

Decades of successful experience working with some of the world's top tattoo talent digitally & in real life, generating tens of millions in business since the mid 90's.

I am more excited than ever to help artists and businesses use technology and business to visualize, expand, and fulfill their potential.

My unique combination of skills, experience, and tools is crafted for the tattoo community.

Today

Get started.

  • Connect your ERP in five minutes
  • Upload your policy in two minutes
  • Issue yourself a card in one minute
Day 5

Get comfortable.

  • Connect to HRIS, email, and 200+ apps
  • Set up approvals and controls
  • Issue cards to employees
Day 30

Ask why you didn't switch years ago.

  • 100% of business spend moved to Ramp
  • Intake-to-pay 8.5x more efficient
  • Books close 75% faster

World Class Geek for Tattoo Commuinity

Decades Experience with Tattooers, Studio Owners, Supply Companies, & Events

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Programming computers since '84. For Tattooers since '95

  • Fullly featured CRM for Studios

  • Custom Landing Pages

  • Interactive Videos

  • Personalized Web Pages

  • Personalized Newletters & CRM

  • Search Engine Optimization

  • Video, Channel, & Network Production s

Can supply experience, tools, and docs to grow 7-figure tattoo studio locations. I would like to help do this at scale for your tattooers in the context of your unique vision and reach.

I will help invest your tech budget wisely, while actually making it work for you.

Not Joking - Teaching Seminars for Tattooers Worldwide since '09

  • Marketing, Businesss, & Event Management Seminars & Consulting

  • Presented at world class professional development events for tattoo artists including: Worldwide Tattoo Conference's in Rome, Venice, Chicago, Boston, & Portland OR

  • Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus Ohio and Phoenix

And at the Paradise Tattoo Events, which Gabe produces.

Sample Webinar:

I would love to help supplement, supply, or create a curriculum with you!

Producing Events with you - Virtual or in Real Life Anywhere in the World

Producing World Class Experiences B2B & B2C

  • Paradise Tattoo Gathering

    • New England

    • Colorado

    • Venice, Italy

  • Worldwide Tattoo Conference

    • Chicago

    • Oregon

    • Boston

    • Venice, Italy

  • Paradise Artist Retreat

    • New Mexico

    • New England

  • Emerald Isle Tattoo Session

    • Dublin, Ireland

  • Queercation Tattoo Conference

    • New Mexico

  • & more

Events are a brilliant method of branding our companies with the industry and market, and often pays for itself or make a profit!

Where do you want to throw a great tattoo event? Let's do it!

How about we help scale benefit events at shops worldwide?

World's BEST tattoo blog - seriously! #1 of 60 for 2022 list

Search Engine Optimization

  • Decades Experience Attracting Traffic

  • Content Plans

  • CRM & Social Media Support

  • Best in Class Toolset

  • Video/Show Creation = Content Source

  • Network Production Scales Content

Of course, real world marketing is integral with a comprehensive plan, more about that when we talk!

Real World Marketing is NOT Dead

Holistic & Comprehensive is the way

  • Great Artwork Still Attracts ATTENTION

  • Flyers, Trifolds, & Direct Mail - Personalized

  • Mini-Magazine Design, Production, & Distribution

  • Partner Distribution Opportunities

  • Event & Convention Saturation

  • Encourage new people to connect online

Gabe has been programming computers since 1984. In the 90's Gabe developed CD-ROMs for Honda, touch-screen kiosks for the Epcot Center, & Smurf video games in Belgium. Since 2003 Gabe has been working exclusively for the tattoo industry. He hasn't slept much since then, but now has a lot more tattoos.

Core Values:

Enlightenment - Education: To this end, we help as much as we can to create and tap into inspiring and educational events both in person and online.

Evolution

Have done things differently since the beginning, and helped tattooers, studios, and companies evolve with the times. Both technology and the culture demand it.

Endurance

It takes a long time of discomfort to get to the pretty thing. We have been competing with free since the mid-90s. Gone through 8 figure ups and downs. Will be working in the tattoo world to help tattooers leave their maximum impact till the end.

CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Select the plan that best fits your needs and seamlessly adapts to support your future growth.

Essentials

$99/mo

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Professional

$199/mo

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Premium

$399/mo

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Tattoo Business Consults & Software

Tattoo Education & Mentorship

Event Production & Management Software

Inmterestee enough to chat? Give a call: (413) 320-7529

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