George Shaw is a professional geek (with a passion for all things sci-fi, fantasy, & superheroes) and composer for film, TV, video games & new media. YouTube videos featuring George’s music have amassed over 150 million views. George co-wrote “Ode to Geeks” with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, composed for Geek & Sundry, music directs the Geekie Awards, & created the viral hit STAR WARS MUSICAL.

George studied composition & film scoring at USC’s Thornton School of Music. His plans for world domination include earning an EGOT, & becoming more famous than Irish-playwright George Bernard Shaw, and perfecting time travel.

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In this episode George Shaw discusses raising your rates and demonstrating that you can do what you want to do.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Being a geek
• Comic books
• John Williams
• Being constantly busy
• Escape the Night
• The chasm between film & concert music
• Getting artistic control
• Subverting the ego
• The importance of melody
• Networking through school & festivals
• Demonstrating that you can do what you want to do
• Re-branding
• How to get started
• Looking for clients that have money
• Staying in the game long enough
• Raising your rates
• Making the client's budget work
• Charge more money
• Network
• Find what you love
• Derek Sivers' "Hell Yes"

Website:

• georgeshawmusic.com

Recommended Music:

• John Williams, Star Wars

Recommended Reading:

• Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
• Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There

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