Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Daniel Bourget. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Daniel, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?

I would say one of the biggest risks I have taken during my career was to purchase my analog console. I had been saving up for 10 years but when the moment to purchase came, it was quite the stressful event. Purchasing a piece of equipment you have never personally used felt like a big gamble to me. I ended up doing it anyways because I trust in the quality of the company I was purchasing from. I was conservatively hoping for a 15%-20% increase in quality and productivity, but was unsure if this was a realistic expectation. Especially because this particular unit was relatively new. It took some time to finally make the purchase, but since I didn’t wait I ended up saving $10k. I am also very happy to report an overall increase of about 200%. Quicker work and a better end result, the 2 most important things. So in conclusion I would say it’s worth it to take some risks, especially when it involves a sizable investment into your business. Just be sure to really think it over and don’t make an emotional decision.

Daniel, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Daniel Bourget and I have been a professional audio engineer for 13 years. I started my career going to a vocational school to learn audio engineering. During that time I spent countless hours in the studio honing my craft while working on many different styles of projects. Mainly music but also some other projects like field recording for film, voiceover recording, and books on tape.
After accumulating much experience, I decided to start my own studio to provide professional level audio at a more reasonable price. My rates are at most 1/2 the rate of any multimillion dollar facility, but the results always speak for themselves. I figured my time would be better spent serving the people that need help breaking into the industry, versus working with established acts and artists. I always try to find the vision of the person I am working with, in order to help accurately portray the vision they have in their mind. I believe this helps to set me and my studio apart as I actually care about the results, not just the money. I also have gone to great lengths to create awesome vibes at my studio so people can relax, feel at home, and create in a stress free (for them) environment. I am probably most proud of the fact that I have never had a website or paid for any marketing, solely word of mouth. I believe this brings forth better clients with an innate sense of trust between us. I have found that as long as I always do my best there is no shortage of work. One thing I would like my future and prospective clients to know is that: I genuinely care about your dreams and goals and will do everything in my power to help those come to fruition. I have had a innumerable number of instances where I am working for free to get something just right. Why would you be in the music industry with any other mindset?

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

There is no box to think outside of. I had to learn that the “rules” of making music are guidelines at best. At the end of the day you have to use your gut and intuition to help you make creative decisions. There are some things that you are taught never to do, but you end up doing them because it sounded and felt the best that way. So I would say don’t think outside the box, live outside the box and follow your instincts.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

There was a time when I had to persevere in the face of uncertainty. It was when I started my own recording studio. Prior to that I was the lead engineer at a massive commercial facility for over 5 years. When the pandemic hit, they weren’t doing many bookings, so I decided it was the perfect time to transition to my own studio. I had been saving up capital and purchasing equipment for years leading up to this “decision”. There was certainly a concern over whether or not I could stay busy. My gambit ended up paying off and I have been staying busy since! It’s important to take risks for your business, in essence, for yourself. It is also equally critical to save up while business is flowing. You never know when a dry spell might come, or when you might have an unexpected opportunity or expense that requires purchasing power..

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