Victor de los Angeles Jr.
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Victor Delosangeles is a 34-year veteran tattoo artist, shop owner, and industry builder who has spent his life turning adversity into innovation. From the streets of Southern California to becoming a respected mentor and competition founder, Victor has seen every side of the tattoo world—the beauty, the culture, and the exploitation that too many artists face. Instead of accepting a broken system, he chose to rebuild it. Today, he is creating a transparent, artist-first model designed to elevate creators, protect their earnings, and bring integrity back to the craft he has dedicated his life to.
Driven by resilience, vision, and a deep belief in fairness, Victor is launching a new kind of tattoo show—one built on accountability, community, and opportunity. His story is proof that reinvention is possible at any stage of life, and that leadership comes from those willing to do the work themselves. Whether he is drafting floor plans by hand, mentoring young artists, or building a national-scale system from the ground up, Victor demonstrates that success is not about age—it is about purpose, grit, and the courage to change an entire industry.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How artist-first transparency removes hidden fees, biased judging, and exploitation from tattoo shows.
- That a new industry framework is being built using 34 years of real expo experience.
- How full accountability tracks every dollar, booth, award, and production decision.
- Why fairness-driven systems empower artists to earn and succeed without financial strain.
- How decades of industry problems inspired a complete reinvention of tattoo event structure.
- That leadership comes from action, not waiting for others to fix a broken system.
- How community-focused environments replace competition-driven chaos with collaboration and growth.
- Why this model is designed to scale into a national league and long-term movement.
- How a transparent system can rebuild trust between artists, clients, and organizers.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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