Sound Effects Producer

5 Tips For Starting A Successful Sound Effects Producer (2025)

Pat Walls

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Updated: April 17th, 2025

Want to start your own sound effects producer? Here are some tips you should know:

Learn more about starting a sound effects producer:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a sound effects producer?
-> Pros and cons of a sound effects producer

Need inspiration?

-> Other sound effects producer success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a sound effects producer

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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: 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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#2: 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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#3: CHRIS KELLY, founder of ProductionCrate, LLC:

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

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

Additionally:

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

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.