If you're struggling to find paid work in game audio, you're not alone
If you ask just about any audio designer, they'll all tell you what a struggle it is to find consistent paid work in the game industry. Even so, you know it's possible to make a great living in game audio. There are plenty of pros who are doing well and you likely want to be one of them, too. But, you've probably noticed how hard it is to ask for (and get) what you're worth from your clients.

As an audio designer, it's all too common to enter a cycle of chronic undercharging (or not charging at all)
This doom-loop keeps us mired in endless low-paying projects. These low-paying projects are often with clients who don't respect us, or our work. We get asked to do an endless number of nitpicky revisions, and often have to deal with extremely quick turnarounds.

And the whole process rarely improves on its own
It often leads to a sense of spinning our wheels, never making a great income, losing confidence, and thinking that we're just not "cut out" to have a full-time game audio career. At this point, it's all too easy to quit. But, what if there were a way to get consistent, high-paying clients that will make this career a reality?

Introducing:
The Game Industry Professional

Even if you look high and low for information on how to find and get paid for your game audio work, you're likely to come up with only vague answers. Why? It's not because no one knows, but because few in our field have put finding and getting paid for work into a repeatable process that can be followed in almost any circumstance, location, or at any experience level.

However, there CAN be a process to all of this
Instead of just getting good at your craft and hoping to get lucky, you can, step-by-step, build a system that brings high quality, paid work consistently. And, no, you don't have to live in or near a major game industry hub city to make this happen.

And that's what this course helps you do
Instead of being told to "network" and "price high" and being left to your own devices, this course shows you exactly how to get paid well for your work, and find the clients that are going to be happy to pay you well over and over again.

All the Delicious Features of
The Game Industry Professional

A Live Class That Meets 2x a Week for 6 Weeks
Unlike most courses that will just give you a bunch of videos to go through and then leave you alone, this course is taught live, where you and your fellow students will hop on to a zoom call with me two times a week, starting on May 31st.

Instead of needing to rely on willpower to get through this course, all you need to do is show up.

Meeting times are tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1PM Pacific. These times may shift from week to week, and we will also have weeks off to give you plenty of time to catch up/take a break!

I'll also be sending out a poll near the beginning of our course as well to see what time works best for everyone!

All meetings are recorded for watching later if our times do not work for you!

An incredibly kind, driven, and helpful community
Even with live lessons, many courses will leave you to learn in a vacuum between sessions. But here, on top of the course content itself, you'll also get access to a private Slack community with some of the most driven, kind, and helpful cohort you'll find in the entire game industry.

While I'm there every weekday answering questions, you'll find that the wisdom of the group far surpasses my own. You'll be able to get help from fellow students and alumni (many of whom are now working full-time in the game industry) at any time.

Standard version members will be able to access the Slack group for 30 days once the course starts, and premium version participants will have access to it for a minimum of 4 months (though you will likely get much, much more.)

Monthly Mastermind Calls (That Are Actually Fun) - Premium Version Only
Even after our weekly meetings are finish up, you'll still be able to get all the support you need with monthly, live Zoom Q&A calls with your fellow students and I (Premium Version Only).

So, on top of learning all about negotiating, finding projects, getting past creative blocks, and getting your questions answered live every month, you'll also join a group of fun, high-energy game audio professionals who are thrilled to be there. Goofs, deep learning, and an actual sense of connection with your peers are what you'll experience every month in what is, easily, the most-loved part of this course.

Get Paid Well by Using Project Proposals
If someone asks your rates, what do you do? Do you just... tell them? Do you email a number back? Do you give them room to even negotiate? If you use a project proposal, that will solve any and all confusion that the client may have about your price - but only if you lay it out correctly. Inside, I walk you through creating a killer proposal that will help clients understand why you're worth your asking price - making it easy for your client to pay you a great rate.

Completely Avoid the Client From Hell
We've all dealt with hellish clients. You know the ones: they don't pay, they ask for endless revisions, and they demand you be at their beck and call 24/7. But, with just a few questions and a proper framework to follow in your initial meetings, you can spot (and completely avoid) these sorts of clients before you even start working with them - saving you tons of time and energy.

Turning client pushback into an advantage
Often, clients will object to all sorts of things: They may push back against your price, your location, your team size, or even a perceived lack of experience. And when these clients object, most freelancers get defensive or desperate and end up losing the project. You'll learn exactly what to say when clients object to working with you, and how to turn their objections into advantages that instantly increase their odds of hiring you for the project.

Finding high-quality work online (from anywhere in the world)
Instagram, Discord, and other platforms are absolute goldmines for work, but so few people are using them correctly. If you're looking to find clients, and you're not near a large game industry hub city, these platforms are easily your best methods for finding freelance projects. Regardless of where you live, you'll be able to find paid projects online using what you'll learn inside.

The backdoor method to getting a job at a big game company
Look at any big game company's job listings and you'll see so many discouraging requirements: must have 5 years of experience, must have worked on at least 3 successful games, must have an incredible demo reel... and all of this for an entry level position. While so many people are hyper-focused on these requirements, the truth is is that most every game company isn't always looking for what they say they're looking for. As soon as you find out what their actual needs are, getting the job suddenly becomes a whole lot easier.

Finding a "happy price" that leaves both you and your clients thrilled
The scariest question a client can ask is "so, how much do you charge?" This leaves most every freelancer on the planet completely stunned, unable to think straight, and terrified. As a result, most people will drastically undercharge themselves for their work, and end up resenting their projects. Thankfully, there are very easy, straightforward ways to charge for your work that will leave you well paid, and the client happy to pay your higher rates.

A Fully Customized Playbook
Throughout our live meetings, we'll be assembling a fully customized-for-you playbook that will be your long-term guide throughout your game audio journey. No matter how far along your game audio path you are, you'll be able to look at your playbook, and know exactly what to do.

What else will you learn in
The Game Industry Professional?

• How to find paid projects (no matter where you live)
• Why saying "no" correctly gets clients to chase you (and pay you more)
• How to promote your work (without being sleazy)
• Why filtering out bad clients will increase your income (even if you're working less)
• How to make a perfect project proposal to make the client say "yes" quickly
• Why Instagram and Discord are goldmines to find projects online (no matter where in the world you are)
• The questions to ask every single client to make sure they're worth working with
• Why client objections are a good sign (and what to do when they come up)
• Why asking your clients the right questions will prevent them from disappearing part way through a project
• Why charging flat fees will get you paid more (even with cheap clients)
• Why offering your client pricing options makes it easier for them to say "yes"
• Why you don't need to live in a big city to find game industry work
• Why being paid in flat fees will dramatically increase your rates (even if you've never been paid before)
• Why you should always use a contract (even when working for free)
• Why saying "no" to clients leads to them wanting to hire you more
• How to filter out bad clients (and dodge any hellish projects)
• Why client objections are a good thing (even if they say you're not the right fit)
• How to get work at a large game company (and know exactly what the hiring manager is looking for) - Premium Version Only
• How to make the most from networking events (even if you're an introvert)
• Why asking clients the right questions can win you the gig (and exactly what to ask them)
• How to build a network completely online (without ever leaving your house)
• Why smart client follow-up leads to winning the project
• How to cold email a potential client (without getting blown off) - Premium Version Only
• Why clients are afraid to pay for your work (and how to get around this fear)
• How to message VIPs in the game industry (and get a response every time) - Premium Version Only

What This Course is About:

• This product is all about teaching any audio designer the business skills and mindsets they need to create a sustainable, enviable career in the worlds of video game music and sound. Whether you're a game audio student, or a more-advanced pro, this course will suit you. Both composers and sound designers are welcome!
• Finding great, high-paying projects is something that we focus on heavily inside. We show you a process on how to find a consistent stream of respectful, paying clients no matter where in the world you live.
• On top of finding projects, you'll also learn the ins and outs of negotiating, ensuring you get paid well for your work, every single time.

What This Course Isn't About:

• This isn't a course on sound/audio creation, but instead focuses on the business skills one needs to thrive in the world of game audio. If you wish to dive more into the sound creation process, please watch my videos on my youtube channel, as well as sign up for the waiting list of my upcoming sound design courses here.
• This course is specifically for those interested in working in game audio full-time (or for those who are already working in the industry as a professional who want higher rates). If you want to be a full-time programmer, visual artist, or any other non-audio profession, this course will not be a good fit. It will also not be a good fit if you do not want to work in the game industry, and instead want to work in film, TV, animation, on installations, etc.
• While there is plenty of information in the course on how to use social media and create a strong online presence, this isn't a social media course per-se. This course instead teaches you the principles you need to create a strong presence that clients will be attracted to, regardless of what tools you're using.

Most Courses Will Leave you to Figure Things Out on Your Own

But, when you join this course, I welcome you in personally and give you a "tour" of our wonderful Slack community.

You'll know exactly how to get in touch with your fellow students and I to ask questions. And as you get settled in and I'll be reaching out to make sure everything is going smoothly for you. No student is left to figure everything out on their own.

And if you join the premium edition, you'll get extended access to our Slack Group as well as monthly, live mastermind calls with your fellow students and I!

What's Unique about
The Game Industry Professional?

A lot of well-meaning people will tell you to "put yourself out there" without giving exact specifics on what to do to make that happen. Here, I make sure you know how to authentically promote your work no matter where in the world you live. That authentic promotion makes sure you'll bring in paid projects with ease.

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