Meet Gregory Mirzoyan

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Gregory Mirzoyan. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Gregory, thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?

I became a tattoo artist and studio owner because of one major tragedy — the war in Ukraine.
It pushed me to search for new opportunities and develop skills I once considered just a hobby.

When I think about the people who stayed in my hometown — those who still go to work or just staying at home every day under endless air alarms and bombings — I realize how lucky I am to be where I am now.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Being a tattoo artist can mean very different things — everyone has their own vision of this craft.
For me, as an artist, my goal is to create a piece that flows naturally with each client’s body.

As a studio owner, however, I take a much stricter approach, because running a studio is no joke. I have to make sure the space is always clean and safe, that the business generates enough income for steady growth, and that all the essentials — licenses, insurance, taxes, advertising, and social media — are handled properly, just like any other business.

So, I’m constantly trying to balance two roles within myself — the artist and the businessman. It’s not easy, because we only have 24 hours in a day. But as time has shown — and the fact that I’m still here, talking to you — I think I’m doing pretty well.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

A businessman is someone who’s always focused on generating profit. If you’re not aiming to make a profit, your business is probably just barely surviving. Being an artist, on the other hand, is the complete opposite — you have to shut out the outside world and focus entirely on creating something unique.

The ability to balance these two mindsets is the key for me. I can’t say exactly how I developed it, but I think it comes from my childhood — when my three best friends and I shared everything without we had any hidden motives. Later, when I came to New York and encountered the “sharks” of the business world, I truly understood the difference — and found my own guiding principle.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

My previous boss, who kicked me out of my job as a tattoo shop manager, actually helped me the most. Because he fired me, I became who I am today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.lntattoo.com/gregory-mirzoyan
• Instagram: @gmtattooing
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmtattooing