Starting from Zero: How a Producer Built a Career Creating Hits

Juanny, a talented producer, shares his journey from starting at zero to creating hits on the Mike Squires and Friends podcast. He opens up about his musical influences, collaborations with top artists, and the challenges of breaking into the industry. With insights on networking, rebuilding from scratch, and balancing personal growth, Juanny’s story is an inspiring guide for aspiring producers. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Juanny: https://www.instagram.com/_yungjuanny/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 00:00:00 Meet Super Producer Juanny and His Musical Journey 00:02:21 Growing Up Surrounded by Music 00:04:10 Influential Music Producers of All Time 00:06:15 Collaborations with Mike and Harry Fraud 00:08:13 Discovering Hidden Gem Producer Packs on Reddit 00:10:09 Utilizing Stock Plugins in Music Production 00:12:12 The Power of Surprise in Music Production 00:14:30 From Mumble to Major Beats: A Music Producer's Breakthrough Moment 00:16:12 Breaking into the Music Industry 00:18:10 Collaborating with Dusty Locane and Big Names 00:20:08 Mastering Negotiations Without Greed 00:22:06 Building Long-lasting Relationships in the Music Industry 00:24:00 The Power of Networking in the Music Industry 00:25:52 Building Connections Through Clothing and Music Collaboration 00:27:49 Networking Hacks for Music Producers 00:29:43 The Struggles of Pitching Music Beats 00:31:34 Starting Over: The Challenges of Rebuilding from Scratch 00:33:38 Lessons Learned from Free Work in the Music Industry 00:35:35 Investing in Emerging Artists: The Challenges and Realities 00:37:33 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth 00:39:31 Prioritizing Personal Goals for Success 00:41:36 Preventing Burnout in a Busy Schedule 00:43:34 Struggles with Time Management and Planning 00:45:26 Navigating the Music Industry: Staying Ready and Adapting 00:47:19 Importance of Delegation and Missed Opportunities 00:49:25 The Importance of Seizing Opportunities and Networking 00:51:17 Evaluating Career Longevity and Opportunities 00:53:29 The Importance of a Supportive Circle 00:55:08 Building a Reliable Team for Success 00:57:10 Embrace Your Own Swag for Success 00:59:04 Behind the Scenes of the Studio Setup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices