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Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2BN Interview with Elena Foucher about meditation for busy people and how to build self-confidence for better productivity. Plus, Elena leads a guided meditation starting at 29min. We discuss: Alternative relaxation techniques to traditional, sit-down meditation. How to measure improvement in your meditation practice. How to improve your sleep. The definition of mindfulness and why it seems so hard. Why low self-confidence is so common, and ideas and strategies to improve it. How to recognize stress in the moment, before you spin out of control, Living in Hong Kong. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2y1 In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Munzie Thind, post-production sound designer at GCRS in London. Thind received the Creative Circle Silver Award in Sound Design for the project National Autistic Society: Sensory Overload. We discuss the career path of a sound designer for advertising in London and the production process of a TV commercial. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://sounddesignlive.com/dont-sell-services-sell-solutions-brennan-dunn/ Interview with Brennan Dunn about how he went from charging $50/hour to $20,000/week by focusing on solving business problems instead of selling tech. Major points covered in this episode: - To be a successful freelancer, you have to understand both the business that your client is in and how they make money. - Stop thinking about yourself as merely a skilled artist and craftsman, and start also thinking of yourself as a consultant. - Being a consultant allows you to make more money and have more creative freedom. - How to use Socratic questioning to discover your client's underlying business problem. - How to gather the information you need to package your services as a solution. Strategies to build confidence and deal with imposter syndrome. - The importance of using case studies to show credibility. - How to start a conversation about your clients about RoI. - Make sure you only work with clients who respect and trust you. - Best habits for growing your business. - The biggest benefit of joining mastermind groups. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive