Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Rick Goetz, the founder of Music Consultant, about music marketing, promotion, and consulting. Rick has worked with Kid Rock, Matchbox 20, Dream Theatre, and Pantera. We discuss the top career mistakes that musicians make, what it means to create an enduring lifelong career in audio, and how to expand your opportunities to start playing at a higher … [Read more...]
Support Sound Design Live on Patreon
Patreon is a great way for people like me to use crowdfunding to support their work. It's basically like an ongoing Kickstarter campaign where you can pledge a certain amount for each new podcast that I create. Don't worry about paying to much in a month or accidentally going over your budget because you can set a maximum pledge per month. My content is still free. I'm just asking for your support. In return, every time you listen to an episode of Sound Design Live you'll know that you … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Clear Path To Pro Audio?
When I was a kid, my dad would take me to loud bars and R-rated movies. This was before YouTube and MySpace, so we would just pick a show and go without knowing what we were in for. The shows were hit and miss, but a seed was planted that led to my passion for music, recording, and live events. In high school I had two rock bands, and they provided my first experiences of euphoria and timelessness. I imagine most other teens discovered those feelings through sports or sex; I decided to study … [Read more...]
Get Ready! Slow August Is Right Around The Corner
This article was originally published in Pro Sound News Europe. You can read it here. It happens to me every year. Come August, work slows almost to a crawl. Suddenly, I'm in survival mode. I hate it, but it's not always a thing born of sloth. This year, for example, I've been so busy focusing on future projects that short-term cash flow went way down on the list of priorities. Unfortunately, money is something that can't be ignored for long. Unless … [Read more...]
What a CPA, Bookkeeper, & Business Manager Can Do for Your Business
Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I speak with certified public accountant Rick Norris on creating a strategic plan for your business (which is something you need even before a business plan) and about what players you the small business owner should recruit for your team. He also answered these burning questions: What's the difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper? How do I … [Read more...]