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Michael J. Morgan joins Sam Inglis to discuss the practical challenges of working freelance in the audio industry, from setting rates and finding clients to building relationships and developing a sustainable business.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:28 - Business Mentoring For Freelancers

07:43 - Modern Career Paths For Audio Engineers

09:51 - The Right Time To Go Freelance

13:19 - The Benefits Of Specialising

16:30 - The Role Of A Manager

21:24 - The Importance Of Networking

26:44 - Utilising Social Media Wisely

32:25 - Setting The Right Price

40:53 - Streamlining Your Workflow

Michael J. Morgan Biog

Michael J. Morgan is a business coach for audio engineers and founder of The Business of Mixing, where he helps mixers, mastering engineers, producers, and other audio professionals build stronger, more sustainable freelance businesses. He has worked with approximately 500 audio professionals, including engineers behind records by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and others.

His work focuses on understanding the market, positioning, pricing, client relationships, and the business systems behind a long-term career in audio. Michael has also led research and strategy work with pro-audio companies including PMC Speakers, oeksound, and OHMA Microphones, and has shared his work with audiences through Sweetwater, Mix With The Masters, Sound On Sound, and a number of industry podcasts.

https://mixing.biz

https://www.instagram.com/mixing.biz

Sam Inglis Biog

Editor In Chief Sam Inglis has been with Sound On Sound for more than 20 years. He is a recording engineer, producer, songwriter and folk musician who studies the traditional songs of England and Scotland, and the author of Neil Young's Harvest (Bloomsbury, 2003) and Teach Yourself Songwriting (Hodder, 2006).

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