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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 technician, business owner, freelancer, all around badass? Hit reply and let me know. Great job on completing your fourth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow! -Nathan

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