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WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car
Episode 509
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
Description
In this episode of Working Class Audio, mastering engineer Alberto de Icaza shares his journey from Mexico City to the U.S., transitioning from playing in metal bands to becoming a mastering engineer. Now based in Austin, Texas, Alberto discusses his path to mastering during the pandemic and the importance of building client relationships organically through word-of-mouth.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- AI Tools Usage
- Mastering Career Shift
- Industry Challenges
- Impact Of AI On Work
- Client Relations
- Networking Expansion
- Spanish Market Strategy
- Social Media Promotion
- Professional Collaborations
- Remote Work Preference
- Cash Flow Management
- Studio Setup
- Adapting To New Tech
- Working With Key Mentors
- Crashing His Car
- From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas
Matt's Rant: All The Other Stuff
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Credits
- Guest: Alberto de Icaza
- Host: Matt Boudreau
- Engineer: Matt Boudreau
- Producer: Matt Boudreau
- Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
- Announcer: Chuck Smith