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WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

Update: 2025-08-181
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and musician Assaad Lakkis, the creative force behind Bull Funk Zoo and owner of Bull Funk Studios in Dubai. Assad’s career blends boundary-pushing rock, funk, and experimental sounds with his work producing and recording artists from around the world, making him a central figure in the Middle Eastern music scene.


In This Episode, We Discuss:



  • The Bullfunk Identity

  • Time in the US

  • Bullfunk Studios

  • Learning and Mentorship

  • First Studio Challenges

  • Job Market in Dubai

  • Current Home Studio

  • Financial Realities

  • Client Acquisition

  • Diversified Income

  • Continuous Learning

  • Perseverance

  • Mental Health


Matt's Rant: Self-employed discipline


Links and Show Notes:



  • Bull Funk Zoo: https://www.bullfunkzoo.com/

  • Bull Funk Studios: https://bullfunkstudios.com/

  • Bull Fuunk Zoo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BullFunkZoo/videos


Credits:




  • Guest: Assaad Lakkis


  • Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau


  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell


  • The Voice: Chuck Smith

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WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

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