From Post Malone in the Studio to Trading Millions in Crypto: Seeno Shahrooz Tells All

Author: Ourselves
Published: Fri 20 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://ourselves.podbean.com/e/from-post-malone-in-the-studio-to-trading-millions-in-crypto-seeno-shahrooz-tells-all/

From producing and marketing for some of today’s biggest artists to making major moves as a crypto investor, Seeno Shahrooz has quietly built an empire behind the scenes. In this episode, we dive deep into Seeno’s origin story, from Persian radio stations in New York to running his own recording studio in Los Angeles. He opens up about navigating hustle culture, pivoting from production to artist management, building a six-figure studio from scratch, and finding peace in a chaotic industry. This one’s full of wisdom for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing something bigger.

00:00 Intro

01:45 Reflecting on Brotherhood and Collaboration

03:17 Early Encounters and Industry Connections

07:27 Navigating the Music Industry as an Iranian

11:42 From Engineering to Production

13:43 Building his studio Ohm House

16:37 The Importance of Work-Life Balance

33:45 Advice for Aspiring Creatives

41:25 The Survival of the Fittest in Creative Careers

42:37 Director X and the Legacy of Quality Work

43:58 Christopher Nolan: A Case Study in Passionate Filmmaking

46:15 The Struggles and Rewards of Artistic Creation

47:36 The Role of Management in the Music Industry

50:59 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

55:45 Leading with Compassion in Creative Fields

01:01:21 Creating Art for Yourself

01:12:00 The Evolution of Music Promotion

01:20:03 Advice for New Artists with Limited Resources

01:22:03 Building an Audience

01:22:42 Curating a Catalog

01:23:49 The Importance of Persistence

01:24:48 Financial Realities in Creative Industries

01:25:52 Attaching to an Artist

01:27:38 Starting Out as a Mixer

01:28:23 Management and Networking

01:29:55 Entrepreneurial Spirit

01:35:13 Getting Rich from Cryptocurrency

01:36:00 Understanding Blockchain and NFTs

01:57:57 Final Thoughts