The Allan McKay Podcast
063 - $1,000 an hour - negotiating beyond your limits

Probably one of the more controversial episodes put out - as is anything to do with money. But this episode dives into understanding the logistics of what you charge as a freelancer and how to re-think it all to get what you are worth, but also do it in a way that your clients get exactly what they want as well.

Show notes at http://www.allanmckay.com/63/

Direct download: ep63_mixdown.mp3
Category:careers -- posted at: 3:51pm EDT

062 - Deconstructing the Elements with Pete Draper

Pete Draper is an industry veteran with 20 years of experience working in the UK and India on many amazing projects. He's co-founder and CTO of Makuta in Hyderabad, India a vfx studio responsible for many high profile feature films.

This was a fun chat covering so much from freelance to relocating to new countries, touching on much of the 3D industry 'back in the day' as well as productivity and his book 'Deconstructing the elements' as well as plenty more!

Makuta VFX

Pete Draper's Website

Deconstructing the Elements

Check out show notes at http://www.allanmckay.com/62/

 

Direct download: ep62_mixdown.mp3
Category:careers -- posted at: 4:33pm EDT

061 - Chad and Allan talking about pointlessness to burnout and overtime

This episode is a sit down with Chad Wanstreet (Episode 18 and 19) casually talking about overtime, burnout and a lot of issues with the industry. This is from two people who know the grind all too well and shedding a lot of light on it from many different and unique perspectives.

 

Chad Episode 18

Chad Episode 19

Chad's Vimeo

Show notes located at http://www.allanmckay.com/61/

 

Direct download: ep61_mixdown.mp3
Category:careers -- posted at: 3:09pm EDT

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