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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 22 MIN

You Don't Need More Clients. You Need Better Follow-Up

from The Business of Audio Podcast

BUILD YOUR AUDIO BUSINESS WITH US: https://www.skool.com/sound-foundations-8658/aboutYou might not need more clients.You might just need to do a better job following up with the people you already know.Audio engineers spend a lot of time trying to find new leads, grow their audience, post on social media, and get strangers to notice them.Meanwhile, their next project may already be sitting in their phone or inbox.In this episode of The Business of Audio, I talk about one of the simplest business lessons I've learned over more than 40 years in the industry: silence doesn't always mean no.We'll talk about:Why potential clients disappear after asking for a quoteWhy following up isn't begging for workTurning past clients into repeat clientsAsking for referralsBuilding a simple follow-up systemWhy your next client may already know youThe difference between prospecting and following upAnd while I'm talking specifically about audio engineers, producers, and studio owners, this lesson applies to almost any service business.Before you spend more money or time trying to find strangers...Take another look at the people you already know.Your next client might already be there.Learn to make your living making music happen.— Donny Baker The Business of Audio

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