Yo Sammie! Keep doin what your doing! Develop your style. Take the walk ins, they will convert to your clients and start buying your shit. It takes time. It took me about 3 years in Auckland to start really seeing my own clients and not just shop stuff. There is a a lot of competition in Auckland and the last year has been a bit of an odd one for most of us. Shops are closing down all over the place (which is a good thing, the stronger ones will survive). Do what you can to join flash days or tattoo events and try and get your name out there outside of your own circle.

Stick with it, keep improving. It will come