In this super-special episode of Business Models for Creators, Jasmine is chatting with her brother, audio engineer Cory Barton!

We’re doing something new on BMFC… Cory isn’t the standard author or copywriter guest. But, as a creator in his own right, he’s got myriad insights into a totally different creative field.

Cory has deep experience in the world of audiobooks and podcasting. So, if you happen to be a podcaster, you just may pick up a few tips to help with your editing. If you’re a writer, you may gain some insights on getting your writing made into an audiobook. And, if you’re a voice actor, you may learn about doing voiceovers for audiobooks.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Cory decided to be an audio engineer instead of a chef and why that choice ended up being not just a bit ironic.
• What Cory is reading right now, including graphic novels and The Will to Change by bell hooks.
• Some of the differences between an audio editor, an audio engineer, and a sound designer.
• Why you should ask for the role or title you want instead of just taking what you’re given.
• The fascinating steps that go into the making of a fiction podcast.

You’ll also discover:

• Some of Cory’s daily habits as an audio engineer.
• What living fictional feeds are.
• Why you should invest in high-quality headphones to do audio engineering.
• A studio trick pro audio engineers use to make their clients happy when they ask for tweaks. (It’s pretty funny!)
• How to make money as an audio engineer.
• How audio engineers use algorithms vs AI. Note: Algorithms do not necessarily equal AI.

Cory Barton is an audio engineer for fiction podcasts and the founder of Kool Nerd Productions, an audio and music production company.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.

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