WCA #480 with Pete Grossman - Local Hardcore and Metal, Chicago Recording Studios, Word of Mouth, Balancing Family and Playing Guitar Upside Down

My guest today is Pete Grossman, Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer and owner of Bricktop Recording in Chicago, Illinois. Pete has worked with Veil Of Maya, Inclination, Frail Body, Gates to Hell, and Weekend Nachos. 

In this episode, we discuss

• Library Research
• Playing Guitar Upside Down
• Guitar Lessons
• Jazz Band
• Columbia College
• Family Building
• Family Business
• Studio Building
• Contractor Pricing
• Isolation
• Word of Mouth
• Low Overhead
• Property Taxes
• Local Hardcore and Metal
• Calendar Management
• Covid
• Accommodating Clients
• Remote Work
• 18 Years of Business
• Balancing Family
• Growing Financially
• No Console
• Future Studio Plans
• Chicago Recording Studios

Matt's Rant: Business Continuity

Links and Show Notes

• Pete's Studio
• Bricktop on Instagram

Credits

• Guest: Pete Grossman
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith