Dispatch #1

Hey Friends,

I'm excited to present the very first dispatch from The Creative Safari! With the launch of our newsletter and the start of blogs on both my personal site and the Rareform Audio website, there's a lot to share. For our inaugural discussion, I've prepared an intro video below, doubling as our first weekly discussion prompt: “What shall we discuss?” Your input is crucial, so dive into the video below, drop a question at the bottom of this page and let's start this journey together!

Today’s Discussion Video: Introducing 'The Creative Safari'

New website design

I’m hyped to be wrapped up with the initial/build of my new website! It will stand as the new central hub for all things creative and insightful as we move forward.

First week of blogs!

Introducing the Rareform Audio Blog & Newsletter - Alongside The Creative Safari, Rareform Audio is rolling out blogs along with a monthly newsletter!

How to Speak Music in Visual Media - I've noticed it's often a real challenge for visual storytellers to articulate their musical ideas, mostly because they might not have the exact terms or categories at their fingertips. That's exactly why I wanted to start our Rareform blogs with this discussion—to offer a solid starting point. I'm really looking forward to delving further into this topic, especially if it piques your interest too.

Nathan Fields: Announcing ‘The Creative Safari’ Newsletter - This may be redundant as it’s a quick overview of what you're experiencing right now; that being said feel free to check out the quick read!

Nathan Fields & Kali J: Bringing 'The Wow' to Genesis Vehicles - A brief recount of how my track Bring The Wow with Kali J became part of a new campaign for Genesis Vehicles.

New Tools

Mercury Bank

This might not be directly related to music; however I wish someone had told me about this. If you're in the US and either have or want to start a business, and you're like me—someone whose eyes glaze over at the mere mention of banking terms—I’ve got something for you that’s both a tool and a hack. Navigating banks and finances as someone without a finance degree has always been more pain than I care to admit. Ever been slapped with a random $40 fee for sending or receiving wires, or found yourself scratching your head trying to figure out the difference between ACH and wire transfers, let alone the maze of international payments? And why does it feel like you need to become a financial wizard just to avoid those sneaky hidden fees?

This is why I want to put Mercury Bank on your radar if you're running or thinking of starting a US-based company. I opened a new business account with them last week, and let me tell you, it was a breeze—no stuffy bank meetings, no bewildering jargon. Sending payments, whether domestically or internationally, has been straightforward. I've decided to use Mercury for Rareform's payouts from here on out. Oh, and here's a sweetener—if you use my link above to sign up and deposit $10k within your first 90 days, you'll snag an extra $250. I’ll paste their pricing details below too:

• Free checking & savings accounts

• No minimum balances

• Up to 5.43% yield on Mercury Treasury

• Free domestic wires

• Free USD international wires

• 1% fee on currency exchange

Productivity Hack of the Week

Two-Minute Rule: If it takes less than two minutes, do it now. It keeps those minor tasks from becoming overwhelming.

Appreciation

To close, I’d like to give a huge thanks for the support and for being a part of the ride!

-Nathan

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