
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

Apr 3, 2018 • 51min
#21: The One Thing That Will Guarantee Your Studio's Failure
Whether you run a small home business or a large multi-million dollar business, you will run into roadblocks. Your ability to “figure it the f*ck out” will be a large reason behind whether or not your company is successful or fails miserably.

Mar 27, 2018 • 50min
#20: Should You Quit Your Dayjob To Start Recording Full Time?
Trying to run a recording studio AND maintain your day job? We get it...quitting your day job is not an easy decision to make. You could end up ruining your life by jumping ship at the wrong time or in the wrong scenario.
The goal for this week’s episode is for you to have a better idea of whether it’s time for you to finally quit that damn day job or not.

Mar 20, 2018 • 59min
#19: n00b Website Mistakes That Will Choke Out Your Business
Explore website design mistakes that can harm businesses and learn practical strategies for improvement. Discover the importance of designing websites for conversions and effective website management. Gain insights on the value of paid advertising, the significance of professional logo design, and mastering the art of call to action for business success.

Mar 13, 2018 • 41min
#18: It’s Tax Season: Don't F*ck This Up
Taxes have always sucked ass, and they always will suck ass. Unfortunately taxes are impossible to (legally) avoid if you’re a freelancer, and the repercussions for evading taxes far outweigh any benefits you could ever gain from cheating.

Mar 6, 2018 • 1h 4min
#17: The 5 Stages Of A Successful Recording Career
Everyone is going to be in different stages of their company but it’s important to know exactly what stage you’re in. Understanding these 5 stages and properly accessing which one you’re in is crucial for the next steps of your career.

Feb 27, 2018 • 55min
#16: How To Avoid Nightmare Clients By Watching For These 8 Red Flags
When a new client contacts you, your immediate reaction is to take the money no matter what. The problem is that some projects can quickly turn into an absolute nightmare.
This episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast talks all about how you can spot nightmare projects before they start. Instead of saying “yes” to every single project, learn how saying “no” just might be the best thing you can do for the long-term enjoyment of your career.

Feb 20, 2018 • 1h 1min
#15: How To Conquer Burn Out And Prevent It From Ruining Your Career
At some point in your career, you’ve probably experienced some form of burnout. It’s something everyone will experience at some point, and it can drain you both physically and emotionally.
Understanding exactly what you can do to minimize or eliminate burnout is crucial if you want to push past it and have a long-lasting, happy, and healthy career.

Feb 13, 2018 • 42min
#14: Social Skills: If You Don't Get This Right, Your Home Studio May Pay The Price
Explore the crucial impact of social skills on success in the home recording industry. Personal stories reveal how nurturing relationships can boost your business. Learn to cultivate a positive environment and steer clear of pointless conflicts for better collaboration. Discover why social acumen often trumps technical expertise in achieving success. Plus, uncover how reading impactful books can sharpen your interpersonal skills, helping you grow both personally and professionally.

Feb 6, 2018 • 1h 34min
#13: How Social Skills Helped Billy Decker Dominate The Nashville Mixing Scene
Billy Decker is one of Nashville’s top country mix engineers and has worked with a large list of labels and independent artists. But more than just mixing, Billy is known to be one of the most kind, generous and passionate persons that you will ever meet.

Jan 30, 2018 • 45min
#12: How To Choose a Profitable Niche For Your Studio
Answer this question: When it comes to your studio, what is the one thing that you're known for? If you can't answer that, it may be time to find some way to "niche down".
Most people think that "niching down" means you’re going to be turning away money even when you aren’t making much to begin with.
The reality is this: Your fear is keeping you from seeing the bigger picture. "The riches are in the niches," so this episode is all about helping you choose a profitable niche to dominate.