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SAE Magazine 13-3

168 PRODUCTION & KNOW HOW // THE RESPONSIBLE ARTIST When attending an interview, a meeting, a confer- ence, or any pre-arranged business activity, make an effort. Being sloppy and cool have no place in these meet- ings. Being well-prepared, groomed and humble are how we gain trust and respect from others. Trust and respect is the first step in kick-starting our goal of earning a decent living from our art. Too often we see incredibly talented people around us who are unreliable. Credible professionals will not recommend someone, regardless of how talented they are, if they may not show up. We would rather recommend someone who will be on time, prepared and ready to go – even if they have gaps in their current skill-set. For the second step always ensure you are employed, doing something to fuel your career. Before you headline Ibiza, become Chief Engineer at Abbey Road, or have Usher support you at Wembley, you may well need to tend the bar, wait tables, deliver pizzas, or wash cars first. Just do it! As long as you are work income, meeting people, even if it is simply a steppi or career. My greatest opportunities most unlikely places. Do not accept being a po your destiny by establish stream. Too many talented artist their butts waiting for it to starving for their art is a it! Get off Facebook and meetings with people face Get off YouTube and atte actual interaction, and de media, actual interaction effective than hanging out The power of social media but you need real relation give it any value. Once the establishment dividual, is on track, the account are most useful, know you exist, what help really be? Keep in mind that a Faceb back-scratching affirmatio a cent. Let us be the first generat a decent living from dilig charging for our time, and

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