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Overview:
In our illuminating interview, Darrel:
Gives an overview of the genres of music the label specialises in.
Explains where the label’s recordings can be found.
Stresses the importance of acquiring high quality equipment as recording quality is paramount.
Details the processes involved in improving the audio quality of older recordings.
Delves into the business side of the record industry and the similarities of a record label to a hedge fund.
Talks about Gearbox Records’ beginnings.
Shares his thoughts on the balance between making decisions with your head or your heart.
Focuses on when he knew he was ‘onto something’ from a business perspective.
Highlights some of the company’s key milestones and plans for the future.
Discusses the importance of being able to be agile as a small business in the record industry.
Expands on the early days of his business career.
Debates the idea that a tough economic environment can be a good time to start a business.
Summarises his learnings.
Darrel Sheinman
Founder of Gearbox Records
Highlights:
1:18 – Our show’s sponsor, Magus Wealth.
2:05 – A genre overview.
4:10 – Where to find Gearbox’s recordings.
6:30 – Recording quality is paramount.
8:50 – Improving the audio quality of older recordings.
11:20 – The business side of a record business.
17:05 – Similarities between a hedge fund and a record label.
20:20 – Inspired beginnings.
22:55 – The balance between head and heart.
25:55 – When you know you’re ‘onto something’.
28:00 – Key milestones.
31:07 – Setting up a Japanese office.
33:12 – Original dreams and future plans.
35:45 – The importance of being agile.
38:05 – The sole goal of ‘having the fund’.
41:05 – Early days in business.
43:45 – Creating pioneering ship tracking software.
46:25 – Entrepreneurial spirit, luck and time ‘in the game’.
50:45 – Starting a business in a tough economic environment.
52:25 – Key learnings.
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