Today we’d like to introduce you to David Castro.
Hi David, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
For three years, I ran a music venue out of my backyard called The Bird Barn Austin. It was started to raise money for my mother’s dialysis appointments and with the cancellation of South by Southwest, all of its planned shows and incoming revenue evaporated. Adding insult to injury, I had my motorcycle stolen early on in the pandemic, so I ended up buying a 1994 Dodge Ram 250 van. “I realized I have this van, all this equipment from Bird Barn, what can I do?” And so, I got a generator, and I said “we can do mobile shows anywhere.” So I became A mobile audio production company that offers event coordination services for Austin.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
My mother passed away February 24,2019. Two months before SXSW Canceled all shows we had on the books. Then my motorcycle was stolen and had no way to get anywhere or do anything. After saving unemployment for about four months. I bought a new to me van. A few months after unemployment stopped coming in, it kept breaking down over and over until I got it to working condition. Do to the pandemic and limited job market. I had to start having mobile events to bring in income and maintain survival. It was socially distant and pandemic proof.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Socially Distant, Mobile Audio Production company that offers event coordination and live music services for Austin.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Finding someone as passionate in what you do as you are. For me being a mentor is like being a part of their support group in a which not only helps them succeed but forces continued success and growth.
Pricing:
- $300-$800 Backyard Event With/Without Talent Included
- $800- $1300 Standard Corporate Event Without Talent Included
- $1300- $2400 Custom Special Event Structure With Talent Included
Contact Info:
- Email: vancertsatx@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.vancerts.com
- Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/vancertsatx
- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/vancertsatx
- Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Vancerts
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcanUcqIc22QnTMpDexVbmA
Image Credits
Ismael Quintanilla III and BRITTANY NOFOMO
