Sound Design Live - Career Building Interviews On Live Sound, Theatre, Av, Recording, And Sound System Tuning

Welcome to Lesson 9! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - So you've made it through the first half of this course. You've verified your positioning statement with me, you have a solid vision of what you want, and now we're ready to talk about how to get it.​ - You need to know where the money comes from so you can clearly direct your efforts. Who is signing the checks and why? Homework 1. Identify the key people who will do the hiring for the kinds of work that you are interested it. 2. Figure out, through 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon, how you're connected to those people. Congratulations on completing lesson 9! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 8! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - At this point, you should have scheduled a check-in call with me to verify your position statement and make sure you are on track for the rest of the course. If you haven't done that, yet, please go back to lesson 7 and schedule that call before going any further. - At the beginning of this course, we talked about what you want and you told me that you wanted to tour with rock bands and start your own studio and grow your rental business. We all want to get lots of new clients, work on fun projects, and make lots of money. Now I want to know why? Why this? Why now? Because if we can connect with a greater purpose in our life, then we can move from ambition to meaning. And when we are deeply connected to the meaning our work has for us, we become unstoppable. - Lots of things are going to change in this new city. Maybe you were plannin

Welcome to Lesson 7! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - I help [ideal client] [create valuable outcome or solve primary expensive problem]. Unlike other [job title], [unique]. Homework 1. Schedule a check-in call with me to make sure your positioning statement is solid. https://nathanlively.appointlet.com/s/positioning Congratulations on making it half way through the course! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 6! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - Sometimes it can be easier to describe what you do by talking about how you are different. Homework 1. Come up with 5 things that make you unique and memorable. Research this by looking at colleague's LinkedIn pages, websites, and talking to your clients. 2. Who are you? Do you consider yourself a sound engineer, sound guy, A1, or something different? What do your clients call you when they talk about you with other people? Great job on completing your sixth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 5! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - The better we understand how we fit into our client's business, the easier it will be for us to explain that to potential clients in the future. - This can seem very abstract for sound engineers. Do you create an amazing show? Provide risk mitigation? Bring in new fans? - The best verification would be to have conversations with our clients about this. - If the question seems too obtuse, just tell me what you like doing the most. Homework 1. What is the valuable outcome or result or solution that comes from your work? BONUS: Talk about this with 5 clients. 2. Tell me something unique about yourself. What makes you special? Great job on completing your fifth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 4! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - The more clear you are about what you want, the easier your marketing will be and the easier will be for people to help you. - Your ideal clients are current clients who are receiving the most benefit from working with you, or previous clients who loved working with you -- and you with them. Or they could be friends or acquaintances who aren't clients yet but you believe would gain a lot from your services. -George Kao - It's your responsibility to find your ideal client. Homework 1. Brainstorm a list of qualities and characteristics based on people you know already: Who drains the life out of you? Who do you enjoy spending time with in general? Which of your current clients do you look forward to seeing? Pick the top 5 qualities that define your ideal client. 2. Who are you? Do you consider yourself an audio engineer, AV technicia

Welcome to Lesson 3! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - Clarifying your financial and time needs is important in guiding you towards the opportunities that are the best fit in your new city. - Example: If I need $3500/month, then I need $875/week, then I need to shoot for a day rate of $438, but I can go as low as $175. Homework 1. Estimate how much your life will cost in your new city per month. I know this kind of research could take a long time, but just come up with a reliable number as quickly as possible. You can refine it later. 2. Estimate how many days/month you want to work, minimum and maximum. Use that to calculate a range for your day rate or hourly rate, as you prefer. 3. Who is your ideal client? Who do you enjoy working with? Who are you most skilled at serving? Hit reply and let me know. Great job on completing your third lesson and I'll see you tomorrow! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 2! If you missed the first lesson, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - Be intentional about what you are creating in your new city. - Don't just tell people that you are looking for work. What kind of work? - Up until now, you may have created a career on accident. That won't work fast enough in your new city. Luck is not a strategy. Homework 1. Look at what you've created in your life. What's in your life now that was once a dream? Write down a list of 5. 2. Now look at what you wrote for the last homework assignment and commit to creating it in the new city that you're moving to. Email your new commitment to the 5 people you selected in the last lesson. 3. What are your financial and time needs in this new city? Said another way, how much money do you need to pay the bills and survive? And how often do you want to work? Hit reply right now and let me know. Great job on completing your second lesson and I'll

Sign up here - http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Welcome to your first lesson for From the Sound Up ✈️! Watch the lesson and do the homework. Notes - What normally happens is that you naturally build a local network over your lifetime. The audio industry is based on referrals from that network. - When you move, it disappears. - This course has two parts: 1. What do you want? 2. How do you get it? - What I need from you: Take action on every lesson. Give me lots of feedback. Homework 1. I’m going to be sending you a lesson every day for the next two weeks, so right now, open up your calendar and find 15 minutes every day where you will plan to work on it. 2. Email 5 friends. Tell them that you are working on this and ask them to check in on you in 1 week. (This is where is starts to get uncomfortable. Push through!) 3. What do you want? If you could just wave a magic wand and create your ideal in the new city that you're moving to, what would you create? Hit reply right now and be as specific

Sign up here - http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ In one month I will be arriving in Minneapolis with my wife and a moving truck. I’ll have nothing but my wits and a Leatherman to build a new career, from the ground up. I’ve moved 7 times before, but starting over is never easy. Being a sound engineer is not a portable career and I’ll have to build my network all over again. One thing does get easier, though, and that’s my strategy. At this point, I’ve made enough wrong turns that I’m pretty familiar with the path to getting set up again quickly with new gigs, clients, and opportunities. If you’re like me and have recently moved or are considering a move that will take you out of your comfort zone and away from your established network, sign up for this free two-week course where you will discover: - How to position yourself for maximum impact - How to grow your network exponentially and attract your ideal clients - How to get your first gig before you even roll into town Why is it free? Thi

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9rN In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Dave Swallow, Merlijn van Veen, Bob McCarthy, Darryn de la Soul and Michelle Pettinato about their best tips to find a touring FOH sound engineer job. Who should I build relationships with to get international touring gigs? Should I work for free to get my foot in the door? Who are the best people to cold call to find touring jobs? Should I approach bands who are on tour about working with them? Should I work for free to get experience? Where is the best place to work to get picked up for a tour? How do I get my name out there for a touring FOH sound engineer job? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9rs In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I want to share with you an interview that I did Nate Schneider at AV Shop Talk. We talk about the technical challenges I faced while touring with the Ringling Brothers Circus, how I got my first jobs in the 7 different cities I’ve lived in, and the advice I would give to the 23-year-old me. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9dr Interview with Thomas Neumann about his dual channel FFT audio measurement software SATLive and his single mic sound system tuning techniques. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9c9 Nathan Lively, Dale West, and Brian Mohr discuss their biggest takeaways from the Sound Systems: Design and Optimization seminar by Bob McCarthy at Meyer Sound. We talk about calculating phase offset for a frequency range, using lateral aspect ratio to space your front fills correctly, aligning off-axis points of your speakers for even coverage, and debunking line array myths. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9cM A day in the life of a touring circus sound engineer from load-in to sound system tuning with SIM 3 to opening performance. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-8Pb Interview with Craig Hewitt about adding podcast production services to your business as a sound engineer. Craig helps busy business owners easily produce a regular podcast. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-8Iw In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk with Heatherlyn Eagan about how she has managed to book back-to-back tours since university by positioning herself as a stage manager and lighting technician. We discuss electricity, lighting fundamentals, and non-stop life on the road. Plus, these questions: How did you get your first job in lighting? Can you make more money as a designer or a technician? How do you stay busy in the touring world? How do you stay happy and sain on the road? How does cruise work compare to bus and truck touring? What are the basics I need to know to start working in lighting? How do you feel being a woman in the lighting design industry? What are some lighting horror stories? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-8Gf In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Nat Koren about his audio career with the San Francisco Opera. We answer these questions: What are the pros and cons of working with the union? How do you mix an opera? What does a sound designer do for an opera? What specialized gear do they use at the opera house? How do they mix the show and operate 12 cameras without any humans in the room? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2QW Interview with Ed Gandia from The International Freelancers Academy about how to build a solid networking and referral strategy. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2N6 Interview with Alan Brymer about using a content marketing strategy to connect with potential clients, build relationships, and establish a niche. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive