E063: Arrested 80+ Times to World-Class Tattoo Artist | George ‘Drone’ Papadopoulos

Описание: Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis.⁠⁠
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GUEST: Georgios “Drone” Papadopoulos is a Los Angeles–based tattoo artist and mixed-media creator known for his bold, experimental, and instantly recognizable artistic style. Originally from Greece, Drone has built an international reputation through his work with Malaka Tattoo and his dynamic presence in the contemporary tattoo and art community.

His work spans multiple mediums — from graphic and geometric compositions to abstract, emotionally driven pieces — blending precision with expressive, unpredictable movement. Drone’s ability to merge fine-art aesthetics with tattooing has attracted a global clientele, establishing him as one of the most distinctive and forward-thinking creative voices in his field.

Celebrated for his originality, craftsmanship, and fearless approach to design, Georgios continues to shape the evolution of modern tattoo art while expanding his influence across mixed-media art, visual experimentation, and creative platforms worldwide.
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Website: https://malaka.tattoo/artist/drone/

Supreme Drone’s Instagram:   / supremedrone  

Supreme Drone’s X: https://x.com/Droneskos
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ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Invigorate Your Business with George Stroumboulis podcast features casual conversations and personal interviews with business leaders in their respective fields of expertise. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast
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ABOUT THE HOST: George Stroumboulis is an entrepreneur to the core, having launched several ventures across multiple industries and international markets. Visit his website: https://www.stroumboulis.com/about-ge...
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO

00:00 Supreme Drone Tattoo Artist George Papadopoulos
00:04:30 Tattoos As Milestones And Meaning
00:10:55 Guiding First-Timers With Intent
00:18:40 Graffiti Roots And Finding “Drone”
00:27:40 Arrests, Art School, And Reality Checks
00:38:10 Choosing Tattooing As A Life Path
00:45:20 The Breakthrough Apprenticeship Test
00:56:10 Building Skill, Demand, And Vision
01:05:30 Regret, Expression, And Creative Grit
01:17:20 Europe, Racism, And Reinvention
01:28:30 Chasing The U.S. Visa Dream
01:40:05 New York Studios, Power Plays, And Exit
01:52:40 LA Move, Empty Calendar, Full Hustle
02:04:15 Four Studios Down, One Vision Up
02:15:00 Why Malaka Tattoo And What It Stands For
02:26:20 Hiring Standards And Studio Culture
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🎙️ Invigorate Your Business με τον Γιώργο Στρουμπούλη

📍 Στο επεισόδιο E063, ο George Stroumboulis φιλοξενεί τον George “Drone” Papadopoulos, tattoo artist και ιδρυτή των Malaka Tattoos. Μαζί μιλούν για τη διαδρομή ενός καλλιτέχνη που ξεκίνησε από το μηδέν και κατάφερε να χτίσει ένα αυθεντικό brand με ταυτότητα, χαρακτήρα και φανατικό κοινό. Συζητούν για την τέχνη του tattoo, τη σημασία της πειθαρχίας και της συνέπειας, το πώς μετατρέπεται το πάθος σε επάγγελμα, αλλά και το τι σημαίνει να μένεις αληθινός σε έναν χώρο που συνεχώς αλλάζει.