welcome to colab

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All are welcome here
based in MN

a deep passion for people and our craft

CoLab is our creative home – built on nearly a decade of experience and collaboration, a shared vision, and a deep passion for people and our craft. At CoLab we cultivate a creative space where expert artistry and leading technique is delivered with personalized care, where every client feels at home.

Artist owned and operated, we pride ourselves on creating an intimate, welcoming space where knowledge meets passion. As a group we offer a decade of experience - serving clients of any age, ethnicity, and background - customizing each service based on your specific goals, skin type and needs, long term results, and the most advanced practices. 

We are the experts in all things permanent makeup and cosmetic tattoo - leaving the guesswork at the door as a place you can trust with your most important features.
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at flux collective, we operate on three core principles

our values

Radical Transparency

We tell it like it is. No sugar-coating, no corporate jargon — just straight-talking strategies backed by data and experience. Your success is too important for anything less than complete honesty.

01 ◡

Innovation at Speed

The business world doesn't wait, and neither do we. Our rapid-implementation methodology means you'll see real changes and measurable results within weeks, not months or years.

02 ◡

Human-First Approach

Behind every business challenge lies a human story. We dive deep into understanding your team, your customers, and your vision before crafting solutions that resonate on both a strategic and personal level.

03 ◡

the numbers don’t lie

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124

businesses transformed

◠ 

$30M

in combined client revenue

◠ 

90%

of clients book again

meet the team

We've assembled an elite team of industry veterans, creative strategists, and technical experts who share one common trait: an obsession with driving extraordinary results. Each team member brings a unique perspective and specialized expertise, ensuring you get a holistic solution to your business challenges.

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lisa chen

The business brain // strategy

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rama patel

Tech visionary // Web wizard

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marcus rodriguez

Marketing mastermind

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zara williams

The Picasso of graphic design

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aiden o'sullivan

Creative content genius

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imani washington

Data + Insights hunter

the real talk

  • "Before FLUX, I was charging $2.5K for branding projects — now I confidently sell $15K packages with a waitlist. Best investment I've ever made in my business"

    SARA CHEN ◠  FOUNDER

  • "I was drowning in client work but not seeing the profit I wanted. FLUX helped me completely revolutionize my systems and positioning. Within 90 days, I had raised my rates by 300%!

    CHAR ◠  CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • "FLUX isn't just another agency. They're strategic partners who truly understand both the creative and business side. Since working with them, my luxury skincare brand has been featured in Vogue and we're consistently hitting $100K months"

    OLIVIA MURTHY ◠  GLOW LAB

who we serve

After transforming 100+ businesses across multiple sectors, we've discovered where our magic works best. Here's where we create the most powerful transformations:

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  • Let’s chat anyway (*cough* we have a free 15 min discovery sesh *cough*) and discuss what changes you want to see in your business.

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the flux effect

When you work with us, transformation isn't just possible — it's inevitable. Our clients typically see:

30%

of revenue growth within the first year

40%

improvement in operational efficiency

3x

of revenue growth within the first year

Not sure if we’re a good fit?

we offer a free 15 min call to see if we’re your perfect match.

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