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spent some time last week adding metadata to my mp3 music obtained with yt-dlp. used musicbrainz Picard.

I’m actually really surprised how comprehensive that database is, and how easy it was to manually tag the tracks that didn’t get picked up automatically.

if you don’t already have a portfolio, build one. express fundamentals and show off your creativity.

sell yourself as a premium option to overseas competitors. note that by premium i dont necessarily mean “higher quality”. if you show that you have some skin in the game and benefit from their success, rather than treating it as a one-and-done contract, you earn trust and repeat business.

network with those local businesses. people buy goods and services from people they trust. this molds into my second point.

none of this will be easy, but these are fundamentals you can use with any area of business.

bringing you joy is its purpose, and that is valid.