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Build Your Tattoo Empire

A 90-day, done-for-you tattoo business management system for working artists and shop owners. Get weekly group training with Nando Mondragon and the Certified team, full access to our software, program, docs, legal contracts, and policies, plus the exact methods to use in your shop from day one.

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The problem

You can tattoo and you run a shop, but the business runs you, growth feels random, and revenue is capped.

Our solution

Empire Builder hands you the entire system, software, contracts, policies, and proven methods, plus weekly group coaching with Nando and the team, so you can build a sustainable, profitable tattoo empire.

The system

Everything in the Program

  • Full 90-day done-for-you program
  • Weekly group coaching sessions with Nando & team
  • Proprietary booking & management software access
  • Legal contracts, policies & business docs
  • A private community of tattoo entrepreneurs
  • Continuous support, mentorship & progress tracking
What you'll walk away with

Run a Shop That Runs Itself

  • Weekly group training with Nando Mondragon and the team
  • Personalized business growth strategies for your shop
  • Proprietary booking & shop management software
  • Proven techniques to boost revenue and client retention
  • How to build systems that run without you
  • Progress tracking, feedback, and ongoing mentorship
The path

How the 90 Days Work

  1. 01

    Apply

    Reach out or get a referral from your Certified mentor to join the program.

  2. 02

    Onboard, done-for-you

    Get the software, contracts, policies, and methods set up for your shop from day one.

  3. 03

    Weekly coaching

    Join weekly group sessions with Nando and the team across the 90 days.

  4. 04

    Scale your empire

    Implement the systems, boost revenue and retention, and grow a profitable shop.

The cadence

Weekly Coaching With Nando

  • Mondays, 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM

    Empire Builder group coaching

    Weekly group coaching with Nando

    Empire Builder members, by application or referral
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A free playbook on the business side of tattooing: branding, networking, and growth.

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Member results

Artists Building Real Careers

  • ★★★★★

    Since Nando recruited me, I have been making over six figures for years consecutively using this program.

    Ces FreshEmpire Builder member
  • ★★★★★

    Nando has opened new doors and opportunities that have enriched my artistic ability. Under his guidance I have refined my work and become more resilient as an artist.

    ResaEmpire Builder member
  • ★★★★★

    Nando helped change my life. I was ready to give up on tattooing before I met him.

    Bo TrujilloEmpire Builder member
  • ★★★★★

    Changed the direction of my entire career, and a realm of my art that I never thought I would reach. It is beautiful to see my finances grow and to see all that money in my account.

    Luis NunezEmpire Builder member
  • ★★★★★

    Nando has helped my life and career blossom since joining this program.

    Derek LaRoseEmpire Builder member
  • ★★★★★

    I am constantly busy, which makes me stay consistent in my art to expand more than I thought I could.

    Lex RoblesEmpire Builder member
Questions

Frequently Asked

Who is this for?

Working tattooers and shop owners who want to grow the business side. It is not a beginner program.

How long is the program?

It is a 90-day done-for-you program with weekly group coaching, plus ongoing private community access.

What exactly do I get?

The full system: booking and management software, legal contracts, policies, business docs, weekly group training, and continuous mentorship.

How do I join?

Apply directly or ask your Certified mentor for a referral, and we will walk you through enrollment.

Ready to build your empire?

Apply for the 90-day Tattoo Empire Builder program and start with weekly coaching from Nando and the team.