Chris Alvarado on Making Music is Running a Business Part 1 The Portfolio Composer

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full time and creates regular content for YouTube.
 
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Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part one of two.
Topics discussed in these episodes:
Chris' portfolio Diversifying your income stream Don't just rely on the one thing YouTube & content creation The mental roadblock The holistic approach Garrett's Venn diagram Making art is still running a business Being successful & famous Why go to Berklee? Selling out Money & success Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop Forming your business Raising your rates Surround yourself with business owners Just do it YouTube Websites:
www.driftwoodguitars.com Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel  
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This episode was edited by Studio184.