Business Overview
Business Type: Recording studio for artists & engineers
Services Offered:
Studio rental (engineers/producers)
Recording sessions (with engineer)
Monthly hour packages
Mixing options
Monthly Expenses
Rent: $700.00
Utilities: $400
Internet: $75.00
Software subscriptions: $50.00
Total: $1,225.00
Studio Rental (Engineers / Producers)
1–9 hours: $25/hour
Monthly:
$200 → 10 hours
$250 → 13 hours
Recording Sessions (With Engineer)
1–3 hours: $40/hour
4+ hours: $35/hour
Same-day booking fee: +$10
Monthly:
Profit Goals
January-April Revenue Target: Balancing out
Expenses: $1,225 Profit Goal: $0 Total needed: $1,225
May-July Revenue Target: $1,725
Profit goal: $500-700
Total needed: $1725-$1,925
Ways to Hit It:
5 recording sessions × 4 hours × $35 = $700 (20 hours total)
4 studio renters × $200 package = $800
1 artists on $350 monthly package = $350
Total Revenue: $1,850
Minus Expenses: $1,225
Profit: $625.00
The next 6 months goal:
4 monthly studio renters — engineers $800
1-2 artists on monthly package $350-700
10-20 hours booked at the studio $350-700
Instagram
Post daily or 2-3 times a week:
Studio clips (artists recording)
Before/after snippets
Studio vibe (lighting, setup)
Client reactions
You working
Behind the scenes
Showcase equipment
Showcase the studio space
Show case all the software/programs available
Content Formula:
“Studio open tonight — DM to book”
“$40/hr recording — tap in”
“Monthly packages available”
Referral System (Very Important)
Offer:
$20 off next session if they bring someone
Or 1 free hour after 10 paid hours
Simple Monthly Focus Plan
Month 1–2
Fill calendar
Push packages
Collect referrals + word of mouth
Month 3–6
Raise rates slightly
Build repeat clients
Hit $1K profit
Month 6–12
Lock in monthly clients
Systemize bookings
Aim for $2K+ profit
