Love the business talks. I feel like there’s not enough content about operating a studio, so it can feel a bit isolating at times riding those waves you talked about. Love the videos!
This is the most important reason why I can't get enough of following this channel! As someone who's just starting out, everything touched on is right in line with the information I need!
A rapport with the people around you is massively important. On several occasions, I have been approached for a job that I'm simply not available for, and like to be in a position where I can recommend someone else... I also like to be one of the people that if someone else is not available, I can have people refer clients to me; if you're an asshole, it simply doesn't work in your favour. In my last hometown, there are three other live sound companies that I know; all of whom I have referred clients to, and all of whom I've had referrals from. On bigger shows, we have pooled our resources and worked together... There's plenty of work out there for all of us, and helping each other out is key in my view.
Among my friends in the industry, something like the following is often said: “If you’re good and a jerk, I don’t want to work with you - if you’re just okay and nice, I can work with that - if you’re nice AND good, you’re a friggin’ unicorn!”
This video is just on time.. I've felt the frustration of working with clients and and Im also now finding myself going in this direction and getting better at being a good person and genuinely listening and serving the clients needs. Thank you so much.. Love this channel❤❤❤
@1:48 the realization moment of what just happened. I just couldn’t cut it out. BY THE WAY If you want to support the channel click my affiliate link imp.i114863.net/dogPy2
I noticed you were in Indiana! We are located in Louisville, KY, not too far from you. Love your channel man and it has been very helpful for us as we opened our doors not that long ago. Maybe we will make the drive up there sometime to see your studio! Looks great! 👊🏻
Resonating with your topic man, Ive always tried my hardest to try and be open minded to everyones ideas and levels of experience in this stuff. I feel like the way you carry yourself in business is a layer of integrity and is extremely important especially in the music business! Thank you for these and PLEASE keep them coming, they definitely help someone like me whos trying to take this to a professional level!
I love watching your videos. It keeps me inspired. I am a part time mixing and mastering engineer from way back here in the Dallas area....Retooled with a fairly substantial hybrid setup and restarted the side business a few years back as a side gig to my cyber day job. Still struggling to get clients (or even inquiries) like crazy. Backup to a couple of weeks ago, I was laid off from my day job (which supported this music endeavor) and am now really in an "interesting" time in my life. Sigh...... Regardless, I am keeping at it and have established a good working relationship with a couple of song writers that keep me engaged. I just suck a marketing myself apparently. LOL. Thanks for always being positive...been watching you and a patron member from the very start... Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving Jeremy!
Dude… sorry about all that. Keep your head up man. First and foremost take care of you. What all do you have out there to acquire clients? Do you have a website? Mix examples etc?
This is an awesome post. I'm riding the wave right now, starting my own business as a mix engineer, finding work, new clients, etc... and it's hard!! Lol... It's always really cool to hear that I can be a part of a support system, and the good things will eventually happen. The right attitude can get you everywhere.
Aye! More recording studio business education would be great! I appreciate you keeping the videos PG. I sometimes share them with my Music Production class.
I love that, if something that's is overwhelming or not familiar with or even out of your confidence with hopefully you can recommend someone else who better than yourself.
Yes, please more business talks, as someone who has always worked out of other studios, would be cool to learn more in detail about opening your own studio and dealing with the logistics of it all.
Waves are short and there’s always another one behind it… wow, killer quote. And I even say we can learn how to cheer our buddies on while they are on their wave. It’s hard to build that community when there is insecurity about getting and keeping work. But it really is true there is enough with to go around, you just have to cultivate the community to help the work thrive. Killer message bud!!!
Same thing applies in bands. You can be talentd AF but if you're not a fun hang, forget it. The hang factor is more important than the talent/skills.....to a point.
Love this. Rising tides and all that. Question for you: I'm currently getting my studio build finished. It's at a point where I could get people in, but there is definitely a lot more work to do. Do I bring people in to a half finished space so I can get some funds to finish or wait until I can save the cash to get the space more finished?
I feel like this could go both ways. I also like to think that there are clients that see you growing and while growing delivering a quality product for them. Then they get to watch you grow and experience what your growth will do for their music! I'm not afraid to bring people into an unfinished studio. I'm literally getting ready to start building out mine so I'm merely a few steps behind you! You will have clients that aren't afraid to work in an unfinished environment!
I agree. I wouldn’t worry too much about much about it. But…. Be sure to “read the room” some people want to be wowed. Some people want to witness the journey.
I’m about to start working for an audio integration company. I know what I’m doing and what you are doing are different but I would love for you to do a video of taxes and more business stuff
I got really tripped up by the whole Tax thing. I've started using better accounting software (currently Hnry, which is Australian, so not sure if the US gets it), which puts my tax aside, keeps track of my expenses etc. I was using an excel sheet and just working off a whole heap of assumptions, was a bad time. I had to give up heaps of fun things to get back on top of things, but i'm almost squared away with the ATO (Australian taxation office), who have absolutely no sense of humor when it comes to "trial and error accounting".
Dear Recording Studio Loser, 1st, your channel is amazing and I've been watching it off and on for sometime now and have taken much advice from you and applied it here. 2nd, In an unrelated question to this particular video I once watched a video of yours that was going over a VST plug-in for drums that you thought very highly of. I've been looking thru your vids but can't find it anywhere. Going thru your vids again was a great reminder of how cool your channel is, but if you could take a moment to respond to this question concerning your fave plug-in for drums it would be appreciated,,,,,That is if you remember and still use it. The whole Waves subscription process has made me make a shift away from their business model. Thank you Recording loser! I'm taking notes.
@@RecordingStudioLoser The VST I'm trying to remember from your vid was more for post processing after recording acoustic drums. No problem, I'll keep looking and thanks for the quick reply.
Love the business talks. I feel like there’s not enough content about operating a studio, so it can feel a bit isolating at times riding those waves you talked about. Love the videos!
This is the most important reason why I can't get enough of following this channel! As someone who's just starting out, everything touched on is right in line with the information I need!
A rapport with the people around you is massively important. On several occasions, I have been approached for a job that I'm simply not available for, and like to be in a position where I can recommend someone else... I also like to be one of the people that if someone else is not available, I can have people refer clients to me; if you're an asshole, it simply doesn't work in your favour. In my last hometown, there are three other live sound companies that I know; all of whom I have referred clients to, and all of whom I've had referrals from. On bigger shows, we have pooled our resources and worked together... There's plenty of work out there for all of us, and helping each other out is key in my view.
Among my friends in the industry, something like the following is often said: “If you’re good and a jerk, I don’t want to work with you - if you’re just okay and nice, I can work with that - if you’re nice AND good, you’re a friggin’ unicorn!”
This video is just on time.. I've felt the frustration of working with clients and and Im also now finding myself going in this direction and getting better at being a good person and genuinely listening and serving the clients needs. Thank you so much.. Love this channel❤❤❤
You got this!
@1:48 the realization moment of what just happened. I just couldn’t cut it out.
BY THE WAY
If you want to support the channel click my affiliate link imp.i114863.net/dogPy2
I noticed you were in Indiana! We are located in Louisville, KY, not too far from you. Love your channel man and it has been very helpful for us as we opened our doors not that long ago. Maybe we will make the drive up there sometime to see your studio! Looks great! 👊🏻
Small world! Come on up!
This is true in every creative field. Love wins.
Resonating with your topic man, Ive always tried my hardest to try and be open minded to everyones ideas and levels of experience in this stuff. I feel like the way you carry yourself in business is a layer of integrity and is extremely important especially in the music business!
Thank you for these and PLEASE keep them coming, they definitely help someone like me whos trying to take this to a professional level!
💯 Definitely good advice for all aspects of life!
I love watching your videos. It keeps me inspired. I am a part time mixing and mastering engineer from way back here in the Dallas area....Retooled with a fairly substantial hybrid setup and restarted the side business a few years back as a side gig to my cyber day job. Still struggling to get clients (or even inquiries) like crazy. Backup to a couple of weeks ago, I was laid off from my day job (which supported this music endeavor) and am now really in an "interesting" time in my life. Sigh...... Regardless, I am keeping at it and have established a good working relationship with a couple of song writers that keep me engaged. I just suck a marketing myself apparently. LOL. Thanks for always being positive...been watching you and a patron member from the very start... Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving Jeremy!
Dude… sorry about all that. Keep your head up man. First and foremost take care of you.
What all do you have out there to acquire clients? Do you have a website? Mix examples etc?
The business talks for taxes and stuff would be super helpful!!
This is an awesome post. I'm riding the wave right now, starting my own business as a mix engineer, finding work, new clients, etc... and it's hard!! Lol... It's always really cool to hear that I can be a part of a support system, and the good things will eventually happen. The right attitude can get you everywhere.
Aye! More recording studio business education would be great! I appreciate you keeping the videos PG. I sometimes share them with my Music Production class.
I love that, if something that's is overwhelming or not familiar with or even out of your confidence with hopefully you can recommend someone else who better than yourself.
Love these videos and how you inspire people to be a better version of themselves. Thank you for spending the time to post this.
Yes, please more business talks, as someone who has always worked out of other studios, would be cool to learn more in detail about opening your own studio and dealing with the logistics of it all.
Love your honesty on this :) Keep up the good work, big fan here from Mexico!
Waves are short and there’s always another one behind it… wow, killer quote. And I even say we can learn how to cheer our buddies on while they are on their wave. It’s hard to build that community when there is insecurity about getting and keeping work. But it really is true there is enough with to go around, you just have to cultivate the community to help the work thrive. Killer message bud!!!
“Grumpy Old Sound Guy” was like a lightening bolt that just hit next to me.
😂😂😂😂 you share too much knowledge to fall into that category my friend.
Same thing applies in bands. You can be talentd AF but if you're not a fun hang, forget it. The hang factor is more important than the talent/skills.....to a point.
I’d love to hear more about the business side of running the studio! Taxes are scary 😱
I missed this. I'm just sad we don't live in the same city haha
Love this. Rising tides and all that. Question for you: I'm currently getting my studio build finished. It's at a point where I could get people in, but there is definitely a lot more work to do. Do I bring people in to a half finished space so I can get some funds to finish or wait until I can save the cash to get the space more finished?
I feel like this could go both ways. I also like to think that there are clients that see you growing and while growing delivering a quality product for them. Then they get to watch you grow and experience what your growth will do for their music! I'm not afraid to bring people into an unfinished studio. I'm literally getting ready to start building out mine so I'm merely a few steps behind you! You will have clients that aren't afraid to work in an unfinished environment!
@@inthekeyofdrew1201 thanks! And good luck with your build!
I agree. I wouldn’t worry too much about much about it. But…. Be sure to “read the room” some people want to be wowed. Some people want to witness the journey.
You rock dude!!!
You rock
I’m about to start working for an audio integration company. I know what I’m doing and what you are doing are different but I would love for you to do a video of taxes and more business stuff
agreed on all counts.
Boo, I was looking for an easy guaranteed get-rick quick fool-proof marketing idea. Lol. I suppose I can just be nice to people. Grumble grumble...
😂😂
💯🔥
Be nice. Got it. TY. How about some practical advice, plz?
I got really tripped up by the whole Tax thing. I've started using better accounting software (currently Hnry, which is Australian, so not sure if the US gets it), which puts my tax aside, keeps track of my expenses etc. I was using an excel sheet and just working off a whole heap of assumptions, was a bad time. I had to give up heaps of fun things to get back on top of things, but i'm almost squared away with the ATO (Australian taxation office), who have absolutely no sense of humor when it comes to "trial and error accounting".
Dear Recording Studio Loser, 1st, your channel is amazing and I've been watching it off and on for sometime now and have taken much advice from you and applied it here. 2nd, In an unrelated question to this particular video I once watched a video of yours that was going over a VST plug-in for drums that you thought very highly of. I've been looking thru your vids but can't find it anywhere. Going thru your vids again was a great reminder of how cool your channel is, but if you could take a moment to respond to this question concerning your fave plug-in for drums it would be appreciated,,,,,That is if you remember and still use it. The whole Waves subscription process has made me make a shift away from their business model. Thank you Recording loser! I'm taking notes.
Probably superior drummer 3?
@@RecordingStudioLoser The VST I'm trying to remember from your vid was more for post processing after recording acoustic drums. No problem, I'll keep looking and thanks for the quick reply.
Jst Billy decker bus glue?
I believe that's it. Thanks brother@@RecordingStudioLoser
It’s killer. You have to buy it in a bundle of a bunch of comps. But worth it
Business talk would be SUPER helpful. Not much of the details on UA-cam.
Agreed!!