WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car

Working Class Audio

In this episode of Working Class Audio, mastering engineer Alberto de Icaza shares his journey from Mexico City to the U.S., transitioning from playing in metal bands to becoming a mastering engineer. Now based in Austin, Texas, Alberto discusses his path to mastering during the pandemic and the importance of building client relationships organically through word-of-mouth.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• AI Tools Usage
• Mastering Career Shift
• Industry Challenges
• Impact Of AI On Work
• Client Relations
• Networking Expansion
• Spanish Market Strategy
• Social Media Promotion
• Professional Collaborations
• Remote Work Preference
• Cash Flow Management
• Studio Setup
• Adapting To New Tech
• Working With Key Mentors
• Crashing His Car
• From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas

Matt's Rant: All The Other Stuff

Links and Show Notes

• Alberto's Site
• Steve Chadie on WCA #245
• Steve Chadie on WCA #487

Credits

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