6 Figure Creative

Brian Hood

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.

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400 episodes
Updated February 3

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Jan 2, 2019 · 45 min
#60: How To Build A Kickass Portfolio (And Get The Most Out Of It)
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, Chris and Brian discuss the importance of your portfolio and how you can build yours to showcase your best work.Without a portfolio, a studio will have no way to show what they are capable of and...
Dec 26, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
#59: How To Build An Audio Career 100% Online From Anywhere In The World: With Austin Hull
Chris Graham and Brian Hood are joined by Austin Hull, a full-time producer from our own Facebook community. In this holiday-postponed episode, you can learn how Austin harnessed his own Facebook community to act as a nearly-endless source of leads...
Dec 18, 2018 · 1 hr 19 min
#58: The 3 Roads To 6 Figures (Choose Wisely)
In this episode, Chris Graham and Brian Hood discuss three main business models you can use to build your studio to six figures. Though you can try to use several models instead of choosing one, it is typically easier to focus on just one. ...
Dec 11, 2018 · 51 min
#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...
Dec 4, 2018 · 33 min
#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...
Nov 27, 2018 · 38 min
#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...
Nov 20, 2018 · 37 min
#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...
Nov 13, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
#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...
Nov 6, 2018 · 41 min
#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...
Oct 30, 2018 · 42 min
#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...
Oct 23, 2018 · 41 min
#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...
Oct 16, 2018 · 50 min
#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...
Oct 9, 2018 · 46 min
#48: Side Hustles You Can Use To Transition Out Of Your Day Job (And Into Full-time Audio)
Podcast hosts Chris and Brian discuss the plethora of methods studio owners can use to supplement their income during dry spells. Join them to find out how you can get through the rough patches so you can stay as close to full time as possible in your...
Oct 2, 2018 · 39 min
#47: How Every Single Studio Can Build A "Referral Team" For Free
In this episode, Chris and Brian cover the importance of building a team not only for yourself, but for the added value to your clients. If you have the connections to a solid team of freelancers who you can refer artists to, you are adding value to...
Sep 25, 2018 · 59 min
#46: Graham Cochrane Teaches Us How One Free Source Of Marketing Can Change Your Business Forever
In this episode of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, Chris and Brian go in depth with Graham Cochrane, founder of The Recording Revolution and www.grahamcochrane.com. They discuss topics such as making time for the important things in life, tips...
Sep 18, 2018 · 59 min
#45: How Studio Owners Are Multiplying Their Income And Minimizing Their Headaches Using The 80/20 Principle
In episode 45 of The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, Brian and Chris discuss the 80/20 principle. This is something that affects not only your business but your personal relationships, your health, your hobbies, and so much more. Learn to harness the...
Sep 11, 2018 · 41 min
#44: The Three Awkward Client Conversations You Cannot Skip If You Want To Enjoy Your Career In Audio
Have you ever agreed upon a rate with a client, only to be told at the end of the project they don’t have the funds? Has a client asked you to complete their work with a certain style, only to reverse course after the first draft is completed,...
Sep 4, 2018 · 52 min
#43: How To Get More Clients For Your Studio (Part 2)
Last week we showed you five different strategies you can use to generate leads for your studio. The problem is this... If you don’t know the right way to convert someone from a lead into a paying customer, none of those lead acquisition strategies...
Aug 28, 2018 · 43 min
#42: How To Get More Clients For Your Studio (Part 1)
If you ask any struggling studio what their number 1 problem is, the answer will almost always be “we need more clients”. This is because no studio can survive without a consistent stream of paid work. That is obvious. What isn’t so obvious is...
Aug 21, 2018 · 20 min
#41: Why It's Important To Have Small, Measurable Goals For Your Studio - Lessons From The Chinese Bamboo Tree
Striving towards a big overarching goal when starting your business is great to aim for. But without the ability to test and measure your progress along the way, there’s no way of knowing where you might end up. For full show notes, go to If you...

6 Figure Creative

#60: How To Build A Kickass Portfolio (And Get The Most Out Of It)

#59: How To Build An Audio Career 100% Online From Anywhere In The World: With Austin Hull

#58: The 3 Roads To 6 Figures (Choose Wisely)

#57: How Recording Studios Can Get (and Stay) Out Of Debt

#56: Three Fundamentally Different Business Beliefs That Will Make Or Break You

#55: Can You Have A Successful Career By Ripping Off Other Producers?

#54: What Drug Dealers Can Teach Recording Studios

#53: The Six Figure Home Studio's Guide To Gear (For Recovering Gear Addicts)

#52: Why Every Home Studio Owner Should Have A "Do NOT Do" List

#51: Why Are Audio Engineers So Bad With Relationships?

#50: Help! My Clients All Want To Do Their Own DIY Recordings

#49: How To Answer THE Most Important Question: Why Should Someone Hire You?

#48: Side Hustles You Can Use To Transition Out Of Your Day Job (And Into Full-time Audio)

#47: How Every Single Studio Can Build A "Referral Team" For Free

#46: Graham Cochrane Teaches Us How One Free Source Of Marketing Can Change Your Business Forever

#45: How Studio Owners Are Multiplying Their Income And Minimizing Their Headaches Using The 80/20 Principle

#44: The Three Awkward Client Conversations You Cannot Skip If You Want To Enjoy Your Career In Audio

#43: How To Get More Clients For Your Studio (Part 2)

#42: How To Get More Clients For Your Studio (Part 1)

#41: Why It's Important To Have Small, Measurable Goals For Your Studio - Lessons From The Chinese Bamboo Tree