I've come to the conclusion that recording studios don't really make money. I'm not about to discuss the actual numbers of what my place, Jackpot! Recording Studio, brings in and spends, but after almost three decades the truth is that owning a studio can feel a bit like performing a public service at times. I'm providing a place for others to make records while basically just covering the studio's bills. And I'm completely okay with that.
I love that Jackpot! is a wonderful place to work out of. There's a wide selection of quality recording gear, instruments, microphones, and more. The better all this is, the easier the work becomes and the results gain a higher quality. If I was to rent a different comparable studio when taking projects it would cut into my income, so I'm happy to have a place to work out of. I also love that other engineers, producers, and mixers get to use the space, as I can't possibly be in there working every single day like I used to when it first opened. Tape Op Magazine takes up more of my time than it did back then – it was quarterly and there was no online content or social media to deal with! These days, I spend more time editing, writing, managing, and overseeing content for Tape Op, but now I also make part of my living from the magazine.