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Start Here: The System to Break Through as a Mix Engineer

Start Here: The System to Break Through as a Mix Engineer

I Am Not a Manager (And Why That's a Good Thing)

I Am Not a Manager (And Why That's a Good Thing)

Would You Hire Yourself? The Standard Most Mixers Avoid

Would You Hire Yourself? The Standard Most Mixers Avoid

Mix Engineer Objections: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward

Mix Engineer Objections: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward

Help! I Married a Mix Engineer!

Help! I Married a Mix Engineer!

Why Mix Engineers Need Business Principles: The Free Spirit Fallacy

Why Mix Engineers Need Business Principles: The Free Spirit Fallacy

Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

You’re Already Not Talking: A Reality Check About Outreach

You’re Already Not Talking: A Reality Check About Outreach

Getting Meetings vs Getting Sales for Mix Engineers: The Critical Difference

Getting Meetings vs Getting Sales for Mix Engineers: The Critical Difference

The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

"I'm Ready For My Dream Project" – You Sure About That?

"I'm Ready For My Dream Project" – You Sure About That?

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What Separates Amateurs from Professionals (It's Not the Gear): My Interview with José Diogo Neves

What Separates Amateurs from Professionals (It's Not the Gear): My Interview with José Diogo Neves

Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

Get Out of Your Studio!: An Interview with Mix Engineer Matt Cerritos

Get Out of Your Studio!: An Interview with Mix Engineer Matt Cerritos

Growing with Purpose: A Conversation with Nathan Dantzler of The Hit Lab

Growing with Purpose: A Conversation with Nathan Dantzler of The Hit Lab

Building a Community Through Sound: A Conversation with Graham Cruser

Building a Community Through Sound: A Conversation with Graham Cruser

A Conversation with Jon Castelli: On Mix with the Masters, Growth, and the Future of Audio Engineering

A Conversation with Jon Castelli: On Mix with the Masters, Growth, and the Future of Audio Engineering

The Future of Pro Audio: Insights and Innovations from NAMM 2024

The Future of Pro Audio: Insights and Innovations from NAMM 2024

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