The Tone Mob Podcast

Rick Rubin Mindset w/ Markus Reeves of Reeves Electro


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Markus Reeves from Reeves Electro returns to the podcast! On this episode we discuss how business has changed since he first started, and how his daughter is now building pedals full time as well! We also dig into some rather exciting new adventures that are happening with the progress of Reeves Electro Shop 2.0 on the horizon.

Paypal whoas, and how he approaches his work with a "Rick Rubin" mindset, the big lightbulb moment, balance, bad gigs... All of this and more on this week's edition of The Tone Mob Podcast!

If you aren't familiar with Markus's work I highly suggest that you head listen to his first appearance on the podcast. (I'm sure is you type "Markus Reeves Tone Mob" into the search bar of your podcast player it'll pop right up!)

You can also find his website with all of the details HERE > https://reeveselectro.co.uk/


Takeaways

  • Reeves Electro now supports Markus and his daughter full-time.
  • The workshop expansion and move to a new house present logistical challenges, but Markus is determined to maintain a separate workspace.
  • Markus plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the workshop move and is offering perks such as build-a-pedal days and personalized messages. The squelch control on a CB radio inspired Markus to explore a pedal with a squelch circuit.
  • Markus' daughter became interested in building pedals through her involvement in testing transistors and other components.
  • Seeing his daughter succeed in building pedals brings Markus great joy and fulfillment.
  • The pandemic had a significant impact on Markus' business, leading to a surge in orders and logistical challenges.
  • PayPal can freeze your account due to increased activity, highlighting the challenges small businesses can face with financial platforms.
  • Markus is hesitant to expand his business and prefers to maintain a personal touch in his pedal building process.

  • Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction and Catching Up

    01:05

    Reeves Electro Expansion

    03:10

    Growing Instagram Presence

    04:09

    Need for Bigger Workshop

    05:08

    Moving Workshop and House

    06:37

    Crowdfunding for Workshop

    07:34

    Build-a-Pedal Days

    08:01

    Perks for Crowdfunding

    09:07

    Moving Challenges

    10:11

    Intensive Process of Moving

    11:48

    Crowdfunding Date and Details

    13:01

    Discussion on Moving Production

    14:14

    Parking Challenges

    15:53

    Conversation about Cars

    19:29

    Maintaining Aesthetics in Different Builds

    21:23

    Exploring Modulation Effects

    22:26

    Drive and Fuzz as Red Wines

    23:14

    Interest in Maestro FZ1B Circuit

    24:05

    The Squelch Control

    27:40

    How Markus' Daughter Got Interested in Building Pedals

    28:03

    Testing Transistors

    29:02

    Testing Other Components

    29:54

    Building Her First Pedal

    31:19

    The Joy of Seeing His Daughter Succeed

    34:08

    Finding Fulfillment in Doing What You Love

    36:20

    The Impact of the Pandemic on Markus' Business

    38:46

    Dealing with PayPal Issues

    43:06

    Expanding the Business and Hiring


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