Secret Sonics 189 - Enoch Yang - Future-Proofing Your Audio Business with Systems

Enoch Yang is a systems and operational management specialist (in addition to being a music producer and artist), based out of Charlotte, NC, USA! In today's episode, Enoch offers a hands-on roadmap for implementing effective systems within your audio business. This approach can help you streamline your business and focus more energy on your core work. In our conversation, Enoch and I go deep on the following topics:

When to start implementing systems and what to focus on
Future-proofing your business
How to leverage your website and social media
AI and the future of tech
Real-world case studies of system implementation 
The benefits of automation

And so much more!

You can learn more about Enoch at http://www.enochyang.com/secretsonics/

You can follow Enoch on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/_enochyang/

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References 

Enoch's previous episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-music

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 159 - Justin LaPointe - Tracking the Magic in the Room

Justin LaPointe is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Barnhouse Sound on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! In our chat, Justin talks about his journey in audio; from interning at a large facility to building a destination recording studio. He goes deep on creating an environment that fosters creativity, capturing live bands, and getting great drum sounds. We also chat about mixing, mastering, staying inspired, not being afraid to reach out to artists you love, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Justin at https://www.barnhousesoundproductions.com/

You can follow Justin on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/barnhousesound/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Banquets" by Fast Hatchet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5VwjKLn6Q&ab_channel=FastHatchet-Topic

References:

Electric City Sound - http://electriccitysound.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Glyn Johns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns
AKG 451B - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C451B--akg-c-451-b-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 089 - Daniel Grimmett - Helping Music Producers Succeed

Daniel Grimmett is a consultant based out of Charlotte, NC, USA, who helps freelance music producers build a long-term career in the highly competitive, internet-driven music industry! In this episode, Daniel shared his journey from musician to music producer to eventually becoming a business consultant. He shared with me how he helps producers grow their businesses; using the internet to network, creating additional revenue streams, creating the right content, why you might want to launch an online course (hint, it's not what you think), and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Daniel at https://darklabelmusic.com/

You can find Daniel on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/darklabelmusic/

You can connect with Daniel at support @ danielgrimmett dot com

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References

Chris Garges - https://www.instagram.com/oldhousestudio/
Drew Allsbrook - https://www.instagram.com/drewallsbrook/
Jonathan Roye - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroye/
Austin Hull (Make Pop Music) - https://www.austinhull.com/
Mike Mani - https://darklabelmusic.com/about/
Ami Kozak - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/3/secret-sonics-078-ami-kozak-how-to-grow-your-following
Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
1,000 true fans (Kevin Kelly) - https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
Music Pro Daily - https://anchor.fm/musicprodaily
Alyssa Wilkens - https://www.alyssawilkens.com/
John Mclucas - https://www.johnmclucas.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare
Dababy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaBaby

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Secret Sonics 040 - Joshua Sarubin - Deep-Dive With a Major-Label Executive

Joshua Sarubin is an accomplished major-label executive and A&R specialist currently at Warner Music Group and based out of New York City.

You can follow Joshua on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.sarubin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarubinmodes/

References
Warner Music Group - https://www.wmg.com/
Cathedral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_(band)
Stormzy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormzy
Billie Eilish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish
Lizzo Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFiLdByWIDY
Gary Vee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk
Secret Road - https://www.secretroad.com/
Alex Clare Too Close Microsoft Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOaE4MV5IcM
Youtube Music - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube_Music
Lady Gaga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga
LA Reid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.A._Reid
RedOne Producer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RedOne
A Star is Born - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(2018_film)
Avril Lavigne "Complicated" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE 
The Matrix (Music Production Group) - http://thematrixmusic.com/
Butch Walker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Walker

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-Ben