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WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car

WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car

Update: 2024-09-16
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, mastering engineer Alberto de Icaza shares his journey from Mexico City to the U.S., transitioning from playing in metal bands to becoming a mastering engineer. Now based in Austin, Texas, Alberto discusses his path to mastering during the pandemic and the importance of building client relationships organically through word-of-mouth.

In This Episode, We Discuss:


  • AI Tools Usage

  • Mastering Career Shift

  • Industry Challenges

  • Impact Of AI On Work

  • Client Relations

  • Networking Expansion

  • Spanish Market Strategy

  • Social Media Promotion

  • Professional Collaborations

  • Remote Work Preference

  • Cash Flow Management

  • Studio Setup

  • Adapting To New Tech

  • Working With Key Mentors

  • Crashing His Car

  • From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas


Matt's Rant: All The Other Stuff

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Credits


  • Guest: Alberto de Icaza

  • Host: Matt Boudreau

  • Engineer: Matt Boudreau

  • Producer: Matt Boudreau

  • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

  • Announcer: Chuck Smith

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WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car

WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car

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