Definitely not giving up. I find what I like more is the mixing and mastering part of production (more technical than artistic, like most things I enjoy). But I don't know too many people who have multi-track recording that need finishing. So that's my drive, to get my projects to the point where I can do what I really like to do.
I do have a standing offer. If anyone has or knows a band that is has some tracks recorded, I'll mix and/or master them for free. If they don't like what they hear, the can throw the stuff out, and get someone else to do it. If they do like it, I just ask for a referral to other bands they know (who I'll also do for free, just trying to build a name). Quick turn around too, a week or less, from the day I receive the stems to do a full album.
