From Artist to Entrepreneur: Scott Duncan’s 27-Year Journey

In this episode of Saugeen Shores Life, host Jesse Topp sits down with long time friend, tattoo artist, and entrepreneur Scott Duncan, owner of Sugar Shack Tattoo in Kincardine.

Scott shares an honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about:

• Building a business from scratch
• 27 years of self-employment
• Failure, fear, and personal reinvention
• The difference between owning a job and being a true entrepreneur
• Pivoting through divorce, COVID, and major financial setbacks
• Why owning your building can change everything
• How resilience, relationships, and accountability shape long-term success

From early days in jiu-jitsu to running a respected tattoo studio, navigating business pivots, and investing in real estate, this episode is packed with real-world lessons for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone rebuilding after setbacks.

Whether you’re a small business owner, artist, or someone trying to find your next chapter, Scott’s story is a powerful reminder that growth often comes from discomfort.

📍 Guest Info
Sugar Shack Tattoo
📍 859 Queen Street, Kincardine
📸 Instagram:   / sugarshacktattoo   |
📸 Facebook:   / sugarshacktattookincardine  
👉 Visit - Phone: 519-396-8282.
👉 Visit – Website https://www.sugarshack.tattoo/

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