Most people only show the highlights.The wins. The glossy Instagram moments.This isn’t that story. A few years ago, I was at my lowest point: - Cancer. - My health was wrecked. - My shop was hanging by a thread, nearly bankrupt. I remember saying to my wife: “How did it come to this? How can I be this talented, working myself to the bone, and still be staring straight at bankruptcy?” That was the moment I realised: 👉 Art isn’t enough. 👉 Instagram likes aren’t enough. 👉 Hustling harder isn’t enough. You need a system that doesn’t care if you’re ill, tired, or the algorithm turns against you. That’s why I built the Growth Engine. Because I never want another artist or shop to feel what I felt. It’s not about hacks and not about looking busy, its about boring, predictable systems that keep your doors open and your diary full — even when life throws its hardest punches. And when you’re done watching, ask yourself: 👉 If my shop had to survive my worst day, would it? – Alex

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- “What’s the REAL reason clients don’t return to your studio?” - “How often do you message your past clients?” - “Be honest — do you have a client list? Yes or no?”

Inside this industry, thousands of artists are waking up today facing the exact same challenges: Shaky hands. Slow days. Hard clients. Dry spells. Skill plateaus. And you know what they’re doing? They’re getting up. Setting up their station. And tattooing anyway. You’re not alone in the struggle. You’re part of a community that fights through it.

Can you look back at the last 7 days and say… “I’ve really pushed myself this week… hit the targets I set, and showed up for the people in my community”? If the answer is no, then ask yourself: why not? Because here’s the truth: Most people don’t fail from lack of talent. They fail from lack of clarity. Lack of intention. Lack of consistent reflection. Goals aren’t just boxes to tick — they’re a compass. Reflection isn’t just a ritual — it’s a reset button. When you combine the two, you stop drifting… and start directing. So here’s your challenge: 👉 What is ONE goal you didn’t hit last week — and what’s the REAL reason behind it? 👉 And what’s ONE intention you’re setting for the next 7 days to make sure this week looks different? Drop your answers below. Not for accountability to me… …but to your future self. Let’s push each other. Let’s grow. Let’s move with purpose. 🚀