How tough do the tough conversations get in your band? Today Paul and Dave talk through some of their experiences with that, especially as it relates to band members relative preparedness levels. Yeah, that’s a mouthful, and that’s not all there is in this episode.
Your two favorite weekend warriors have been busy. Paul’s been digging into what it takes to raise your price, and he and Dave talk through that. Dave’s been busy with two tech weeks happening simultaneously this week… and that meant he ignored one of his superstitions… and got caught!
Hear all about this and more during Gig Gab. Press play and enjoy!
- 00:00:00 Gig Gab 167 – Monday, May 28, 2018
- 00:01:57 Double Tech Week
- 00:07:06 Too Much Monkey Business… and Too Much 50s Music
- 00:08:58 Superstitions
- 00:12:38 Improvising Solutions in the Moment
- 00:15:21 Raising the Pricing Bar
- Believe the price for which you’re selling
- 00:18:16 Set the price
- 00:22:33 Understand your leverage
- 00:24:20 Quoting The Brilliant Professional Billy Joel
- 00:28:07 Tough Conversations
- “Everybody does the same work”
- 00:35:50 Spot-checking vs. Illuminating Unpreparedness
- 00:38:31 Rehearsal is not the place where you learn the song
- 00:41:24 Learn what corners to cut
- 00:44:20 GG 167
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Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021.
Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.
How tough do the tough conversations get in your band? Today Paul and Dave talk through some of their experiences with that, especially as it relates to band members relative preparedness levels. Yeah, that’s a mouthful, and that’s not all there is in this episode.