George Shaw is a professional geek (with a passion for all things sci-fi, fantasy, & superheroes) and composer for film, TV, video games & new media. YouTube videos featuring George’s music have amassed over 150 million views. George co-wrote “Ode to Geeks” with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, composed for Geek & Sundry, music directs the Geekie Awards, & created the viral hit STAR WARS MUSICAL.
George studied composition & film scoring at USC’s Thornton School of Music. His plans for world domination include earning an EGOT, & becoming more famous than Irish-playwright George Bernard Shaw, and perfecting time travel.
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In this episode George Shaw discusses raising your rates and demonstrating that you can do what you want to do.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Being a geek
- Comic books
- John Williams
- Being constantly busy
- Escape the Night
- The chasm between film & concert music
- Getting artistic control
- Subverting the ego
- The importance of melody
- Networking through school & festivals
- Demonstrating that you can do what you want to do
- Re-branding
- How to get started
- Looking for clients that have money
- Staying in the game long enough
- Raising your rates
- Making the client’s budget work
- Charge more money
- Network
- Find what you love
- Derek Sivers’ “Hell Yes”
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Recommended Reading:
- Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
- Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There
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