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The Portfolio Composer


Oct 7, 2022

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 two 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

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This episode was edited by Studio184.