We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for becoming a sound effects producer:

#1: CHRIS KELLY, founder of ProductionCrate, LLC:

We chatted with with CHRIS, founder of ProductionCrate, LLC ($50K/month). In our interview, CHRIS says:

Your initial idea is going to need a lot of revisions before it gets anywhere, being stubborn will stunt it.

Additionally:

The most common mistake I see first-time entrepreneurs making is being unwilling to pivot.

Further:

I see a lot of startups with two founders whose roles are extremely similar. Any differences they have will just get exaggerated over time. Avoid this at all costs.

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#2: Craig Nimens, founder of Sounddogs.com:

We chatted with with Craig, founder of Sounddogs.com ($/month). In our interview, Craig says:

It is important that you understand your industry and that you know your marketplace.

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#3: Alan McKinney, founder of ZapSplat:

We chatted with with Alan, founder of ZapSplat ($/month). In our interview, Alan says:

Consider if this business is something you can do day in, day out, persevere when things get tough, and keep pushing forward when things feel impossible.

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Becoming A Sound Effects Producer: Everything You Need To Know

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