
6 Figure Creative
6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
Latest episodes

Dec 11, 2018 • 51min
#57: How Recording Studios Can Get (and Stay) Out Of Debt
Brian and Assistant to the Regional Manager, Chris, discuss a big topic for people worldwide: debt. Many people struggle with debt, and Brian and Chris have had their fair share of experience on the topic. They give their advice on the matter so you can learn from their mistakes.

Dec 4, 2018 • 34min
#56: Three Fundamentally Different Business Beliefs That Will Make Or Break You
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio, Chris rants about irresponsible business partners and contractors. Brian brings the discussion around to talk about the three business beliefs that can make or break your business.
Listen to the episode to hear Chris and Brian discuss the ways that you can nurture or kill your business.

Nov 27, 2018 • 39min
#55: Can You Have A Successful Career By Ripping Off Other Producers?
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, Chris and Brian talk about the danger of getting stuck ripping off someone else’s work.
To have a long-lived career in audio, you have to ensure that what you’re doing is unique and original to you. Imitation is not the way to go for long-term success, though it may be necessary when you’re first starting out. Listen to the episode to find out more!

Nov 20, 2018 • 37min
#54: What Drug Dealers Can Teach Recording Studios
What does your studio have in common with the neighborhood dealer? You might be surprised!
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, Chris and Brian discuss how you can adopt a drug dealer’s business model to hook people on your studio’s services for life.
Listen to the episode to find out more!

Nov 13, 2018 • 1h 10min
#53: The Six Figure Home Studio's Guide To Gear (For Recovering Gear Addicts)
Deviating from the norm, Chris and Brian do away with the Gearslut Alert and devote an entire episode to gear. They discuss the obvious interfaces and microphones, but also tools to make productivity while traveling easier, desks, and more. Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out what tools they recommend for every studio owner, the answers might surprise you!

Nov 6, 2018 • 41min
#52: Why Every Home Studio Owner Should Have A "Do NOT Do" List
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast Brian Hood and Chris Graham discuss the benefits of a do not do list. Having this list and checking it twice before moving on to your to-do list can help you structure your day and life in a much better fashion to become more productive.
Listen to the episode now to find out the benefits you can reap following this system!

Oct 30, 2018 • 43min
#51: Why Are Audio Engineers So Bad With Relationships?
Chris Graham and Brian Hood discuss the abysmal track record audio engineers have in their relationships, both personal and business.
Find out some key tips on how you can improve your relationship skills to improve your business and your life simultaneously!

Oct 23, 2018 • 42min
#50: Help! My Clients All Want To Do Their Own DIY Recordings
In this episode (recorded live in The Six Figure Home Studio Facebook Community), Brian and Chris discuss a dilemma faced by many engineers: artists who wish to record themselves.
With more and more artists choosing the DIY option these days, how can you add value to them while still providing a service that they can’t do themselves?

Oct 16, 2018 • 51min
#49: How To Answer THE Most Important Question: Why Should Someone Hire You?
In this advice buffet, podcast hosts Chris Graham and Brian Hood discuss how you can make your business stand out from the crowd. Find out why you need to be unique and what the best methods of doing differentiation are.
Answering this one question will set your studio leaps and bounds ahead of the “me too” studio down the road.

Oct 9, 2018 • 47min
#48: Side Hustles You Can Use To Transition Out Of Your Day Job (And Into Full-time Audio)
In this episode you’ll discover:
Why having a side hustle isn’t selling out
Why you need to consider what your side hustle is so you don’t devalue your studio work
What skills can be gleaned from side-hustles that benefit your studio
Basic non-audio side hustles that can earn you cash
Audio-related side hustles
How you can harness the “sharing economy” as a side hustle
The new business that will let you use your audio skills while helping home studio owners achieve their dreams