I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months

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Elevated Frequencies

Olivia Mancuso

123 episodes

1 day ago

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit. After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand. Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey. For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__

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I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months | EF EP 107

Elevated Frequencies

15 minutes

3 months ago

I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months | EF EP 107

My studio flooded on June 25th. Everything is damaged. However, I'm here to show you how to navigate setbacks in your career without losing your momentum.

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my dream podcast studio just two months after investing $15,000 into building it. From vintage furniture sourced across Chicago to countless hours of equipment setup - all destroyed by a malfunctioning pipe in the bathroom above.

But this isn't a sob story. It's a lesson in resilience, emotional regulation, and why the way you handle setbacks determines your success more than the setbacks themselves.

What You'll Learn:

• Why every DJ needs business insurance
• How to move through the stages of grief quickly instead of staying stuck for months
• The difference between emotional regulation and toxic positivity
• Why your support system is your most important business investment
• How to audit your surroundings when crisis hits
• The mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who give up

Key Takeaways:

It's not what happens to you, it's how you react to it
Peaks and valleys are inevitable - flexibility beats rigidity
Tomorrow isn't promised, so start taking risks now
True entrepreneurs choose uncertainty over safety every time

Support the Show: This show is sponsored this month, but this is the first and only month the show has been sponsored. In order to reach that as a regular milestone, I need your help. If you found value in this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and subscribe if you haven't already.

For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out my artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso

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