Summary: <br> <br> Our guest this week is someone who wants to help new and aspiring composers succeed in the video game industry, the man behind Video Game Music Academy, Daniel Hulsman.<br> <br> Daniel is a 33-year-old father of 2, living in Boston with a huge passion for music. He received his Music Education degree from the University of Delaware, but due to the economic crash, (Hint: Most art-focused people's careers suffered) he had to shift careers and find a job that can support his family.<br> <br> He had worked for several corporations that allowed him to learn more about marketing and management, which he has found useful when he started building his own website: VGMacademy.com<br> <br> Daniel currently serves a public charter school as a Music Teacher for the past 4 years, all while managing a choir that records professional video game soundtracks twice a year.<br> <br> (Recording professional video game soundtracks? Oh, you mean, THE COOLEST JOB EVER?!)<br> <br> Ultimately, his goal is to create a stable, recurring stream of income online so that he can focus on his family, especially since his children are both still very young.<br> <br> But here's the thing, his website isn't gaining as much traction, and sales are mostly from selling semi-related products -- y'all know how frustrating that can be, right?<br> <br> So what does he do?<br> <br> Daniel sends us some hater-ade, a long email detailing his doubts, frustrations and surprisingly his hope that maybe - just maybe - we could help him become a successful online entrepreneur too!<br> <br> We can tell a troll from a critic, and this man was no troll, he really wanted something better for his family's future.<br> <br> How would you respond to someone with this sentiment?<br> <br> Well, look no further because this week's episode is all about how YOU can turn a critic into a customer, why you are not for everyone and why that's okay, and how to dispel that voice saying you are not expert enough.<br> <br> This podcast interview is PUMPED y'all! So much action, insight and real-life struggles, it's far too good to miss! ;-)<br> <br> [Tweet ""The next step is always the most frustrating." - Shane"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""You are not for everyone, so find the people who fit your mission." - Jocelyn"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""Capitalize on the things you already know versus starting from scratch." - Shane"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""Your struggles are just as valuable as someone who's got it all figured out." - Shane"]<br> You Will Learn:<br> <br> * The difference between a troll and a critic<br> * How to turn a critic into a customer<br> * Are you expert enough to lead?<br> * Understanding your mission online<br> * Plus so much more!<br> <br> [Tweet ""Being part of a community bring out your strengths & helps make up for your weaknesses." - Jocelyn"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""Focus on the things you can solve, instead of getting bogged down by the things you can't." - Shane"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""Do not be selfish with your gifts; your gifts are meant to be shared with others." - Jocelyn"]<br> <br> [Tweet ""Giving people the opportunity to change their lives, gives them a chance to succeed." - Shane"]<br> Links and resources mentioned on today's show:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.videogamemusicacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel's website</a><br> * <a href="http://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FYL community</a><br> * <a href="http://flippedlifestyle.com/podcast200" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FL 200 - Goodbye</a><br> * <a href="https://thespeakerlab.com/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grant Baldwin: The Speaker Lab</a><br> <br> Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what’s possible for your family!<br> <br>
