I struggled because i didn't think that anyone would want to buy my music or services.
I asked myself "well if someone can teach themself, why would they hire me"
I thought "Well everything is free on youtube right? So they don't need me"
But i underestimated the power of CONNECTION and PERSONALITY
People don't pay who is the best, they pay who they like and trust
When i realized that customers are just relationships. I realized that in order for me to sell more its not about outperforming, its about out-caring and listening to what the artist / consumer really wants.
You can make the best music in the world but if you give a country ringer a rap song its not gonna be a money making studio.
Its much more about building a personal brand and influence around your beliefs and education style than it is about what you're actually teaching!
When i started focusing on that everything started changing. I realized its about doing me not doing what i think im supposed to!
If you care about your craft in most cases the rest will come naturally.