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WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young

WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young

Update: 2024-11-04
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In this episode, Matt talks with Will Holland, owner of Chill House, a 2,000-square-foot studio in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Will has worked with acts like SeepeopleS, Club d'Elf, Nth Power, Berklee, and the Lowell Chamber Orchestra.


In This Episode, We Discuss:


  • Chill House Studio Location

  • 2,000 Square Feet Space

  • Multiple Studio Rooms

  • Local, Mid-Level Clients

  • Will's Boston Beginnings

  • Internship Turned Career

  • Ownership Advantages Discussed

  • Low Overhead Emphasized

  • Word-of-Mouth Marketing

  • Work-Life Balance Focus

  • Future Relocation Possible

  • Classic Rock Influence

  • Staying Young

  • Setting Rates


Matt's Rant: Following Up!


Links and Show Notes:


Credits:


  • Guest: Will Holland

  • Host: Matt Boudreau

  • Engineer: Matt Boudreau

  • Producer: Matt Boudreau

  • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

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WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young

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