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<blockquote data-quote="Emil Gawaziuk" data-source="post: 43508" data-attributes="member: 297"><p>Re: Getting the gig. Where did it all start?</p><p></p><p>I am going to offer the other side of this. </p><p></p><p>As a former sound company owner that made a very decent living at it through a lot of hard work but had no dellusions about anything above B list at the very best and no major touring action on the horizon at the time because I knew the limits of what we could do. And, believe it or not, for every huge rig out there on a tour, I bet each and every one of those companies have 4 waaaay smaller rigs out and about making the real money. That is right....I said it......the smaller stuff will actually make you more money in the long run.</p><p></p><p>Now let's look at some other factors. </p><p></p><p>- Remember, this is a SERVICE industry. Half the time I am far less concerned about what is hanging in the air, what is powering it, and what is driving it. One can overlook a lot of stuff if the guys you are dealing with know their shit, aren't assholes, and can work together to make it a good day. That means an awful lot when you step off the bus in the morning. Not wanting to fire everyone by lunch is an all around good vibe to have on a show. Trust me on this.</p><p></p><p>- The big national touring folks got there with a lot of hard work, strategic relationships, and having the right people to do the job. Once again, it usually isn't about the gear and how big of a pile of the latest and greatest one has. </p><p></p><p>- Get along with the bigger companies and similar sized providers in your area. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours tends to go a helluva long way out there as well. Good working relationships with your neighbors can put some extra $$ in your pocket. Don't think of it as searching for their hand me downs. It is a two way street. There may be shows that you can't do, but sure as hell can be a general contrator on, and vice versa.</p><p></p><p>- It is unfortunate that you are bitter Tim D. I see that has carried you through nicely over the years from the time everyone repeatedly hammered on you at PSW. Let us know in a while how that works out for you. Remember, as myself and others have said previously, a lot of the time it isn't what you know, it is who you know and how you treat them. If I happen to tour through your area, based on what I have read and chatted with others over the years, I would probably be inclined to spec someone like Raul over you (As an example), purely on attitude. Nowdays in this highly connected and easily accessable world that we all live in, these are the things one also needs to think about.</p><p></p><p>Little food for thought on the matter.</p><p></p><p></p><p>And as a Complete Calvin and Hobbes collection owner myself, Bennet I applaud you with your taste in comic choices. I still long await a similarily packaged collection of The Far Side to park right next to mine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Emil Gawaziuk, post: 43508, member: 297"] Re: Getting the gig. Where did it all start? I am going to offer the other side of this. As a former sound company owner that made a very decent living at it through a lot of hard work but had no dellusions about anything above B list at the very best and no major touring action on the horizon at the time because I knew the limits of what we could do. And, believe it or not, for every huge rig out there on a tour, I bet each and every one of those companies have 4 waaaay smaller rigs out and about making the real money. That is right....I said it......the smaller stuff will actually make you more money in the long run. Now let's look at some other factors. - Remember, this is a SERVICE industry. Half the time I am far less concerned about what is hanging in the air, what is powering it, and what is driving it. One can overlook a lot of stuff if the guys you are dealing with know their shit, aren't assholes, and can work together to make it a good day. That means an awful lot when you step off the bus in the morning. Not wanting to fire everyone by lunch is an all around good vibe to have on a show. Trust me on this. - The big national touring folks got there with a lot of hard work, strategic relationships, and having the right people to do the job. Once again, it usually isn't about the gear and how big of a pile of the latest and greatest one has. - Get along with the bigger companies and similar sized providers in your area. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours tends to go a helluva long way out there as well. Good working relationships with your neighbors can put some extra $$ in your pocket. Don't think of it as searching for their hand me downs. It is a two way street. There may be shows that you can't do, but sure as hell can be a general contrator on, and vice versa. - It is unfortunate that you are bitter Tim D. I see that has carried you through nicely over the years from the time everyone repeatedly hammered on you at PSW. Let us know in a while how that works out for you. Remember, as myself and others have said previously, a lot of the time it isn't what you know, it is who you know and how you treat them. If I happen to tour through your area, based on what I have read and chatted with others over the years, I would probably be inclined to spec someone like Raul over you (As an example), purely on attitude. Nowdays in this highly connected and easily accessable world that we all live in, these are the things one also needs to think about. Little food for thought on the matter. And as a Complete Calvin and Hobbes collection owner myself, Bennet I applaud you with your taste in comic choices. I still long await a similarily packaged collection of The Far Side to park right next to mine. [/QUOTE]
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