THE ART OF THE CONSULTATION
Workshop by Matt Hodel
JackpotCoaching.com
Strong client relationships start with better conversations. This workshop is designed to help tattoo artists refine their consultation process, build trust with clients, and set up a system that filters out the wrong fits—without losing business. Whether you’re struggling with no-shows, indecisive clients, or people who don’t respect your process, mastering the consultation can help fix those issues before they start.
What You Will Get
🔹 The Consultation Breakdown
A solid consultation is more than just gathering ideas—it’s about setting expectations, ensuring alignment, and preventing future headaches. We’ll cover:
- Why consultations matter – How they build trust, reduce no-shows, and turn one-time clients into loyal supporters.
- A step-by-step guide – How to lead consultations confidently, ask the right questions, and get clear commitments from clients.
- How to filter out unsuited clients – Learn to spot red flags early and handle them professionally without burning bridges.
🔹 Follow-Up Engagement
A great consultation isn’t just about the meeting itself—it’s about what happens after. Staying in touch ensures clients stay committed while reinforcing your professionalism.
- Crafting effective follow-up messages – Texts and emails that feel natural, not pushy.
- Timing your outreach – When to follow up and how to re-engage clients who go quiet.
- Hands-on practice – You’ll send real follow-up messages to your existing leads during the session.
🔹 Deliverables
- Consultation Script – A structured approach to lead the conversation with confidence.
- Follow-Up Message Templates – Ready-to-use texts and emails that keep clients engaged.
- Red Flag Checklist – A simple guide to identifying clients who may not be the best fit.
This workshop is ideal for artists who want to streamline their booking process, avoid unnecessary stress, and attract more of the right clients while reducing cancellations and indecisiveness. By the end of it, you’ll have a consultation process that works for you, not against you.
Why This Workshop Matters
The Art of the Consultation workshop is about getting your client on the same page with you as fast as possible by quickly building trust.
Here’s why it matters:
🔹 Filters Out the Wrong Clients – Too many tattoo artists waste time on clients who don’t respect their process. A strong consultation weeds out indecisive, high-maintenance, or price-haggling clients—so you only book the ones who trust you.
🔹 Reduces No-Shows & Cancellations – A rushed consultation leads to uncertainty. Clients who feel unclear about the process are the ones who ghost you. This workshop teaches you how to lock in commitment early so you stop losing money on wasted time.
🔹 Prevents Last-Minute Design Changes – Have you ever had a client suddenly change their idea right before an appointment? That happens when a consultation is too surface-level. Learning how to ask the right questions upfront means fewer headaches later.
🔹 Builds Client Trust & Long-Term Loyalty – Great clients aren’t just one-time paychecks. They come back for more work and refer their friends. When you master client communication, you turn first-time clients into lifelong supporters.
🔹 Gives You a System That Works – If you’re winging your consultations, you’re leaving money and time on the table. This workshop provides a proven structure that makes consults easy, clear, and effective—so you can focus on tattooing, not back-and-forth emails.
Sunday, April 13
All American Tattoo Convention, Fayetteville, NC
Registration $200
Sign up now at JackpotCoaching.com