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July 16, 2020

Preparing For Events During A Pandemic

I jump back into the physical events pool this weekend - over 4.5 months since my last physical event. A lot of has changed; especially as it pertains to event prep. It has added more cost and time to ensure …

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July 10, 2020

Life Change & COVID Thoughts: Hedging Long & Playing To Your Strengths

In the last few weeks, I've had a major life shift with a new baby (first time parent here). I give a little update to that in this episode. Then I turn to what the entire world is grappling with …

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July 2, 2020

INTERVIEW: Jason Jani - How Does A Leader Handle Adversity?

A lot of folks see those who have success and they think it's all gravy for them. However, successful people are human too. They deal with their share of adversity and setbacks (sometimes more than most). In this episode, I …

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May 16, 2020

INTERVIEW: Tony So - Destination Events | Navigating COVID-19

In this episode, I interview a long-time friend and colleague Tony So. We both are in the "destination" event business - him being a DJ located in a destination hot spot, Hawaii, and me, as a DJ, traveling to destinations. …

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April 10, 2020

Travel: What (Destination) Events MIGHT Look Like Post-COVID

We are entering a new reality soon and events will never go back to the way they were. What that looks like POST-COVID is unknown. No one is an expert here. This has never happened before in our lifetime. We'll …

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April 9, 2020

COVID Aftermath: To Pivot Or Not?

In this episode, we discuss from a 35,000 foot view what the landscape will look like in the COVID aftermath. It's my belief that your story and ability to pivot will be crucial to not just success but survival! Have …

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March 30, 2020

INTERVIEW: Gurminder Banga - What's NOT Talked About In (Creative) Bu…

In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague in the event space, Gurminder Banga. Generally speaking, most creative entrepreneurs focus on two things - general business and their skill-set. However, for those that seem to be the change …

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March 14, 2020

INTERVIEW: DJ Megan Taylor - Selling Tips, Corporate Events & Music T…

In this episode, I interview Chicago's DJ Megan Taylor from Fig Media. She's one of the most in-demand corporate event DJs in the US. Beyond her DJ skills, she is a sales assassin. She spills the tea on some selling …

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March 11, 2020

What To Do When Disaster (i.e. coronavirus) Strikes

This is a crazy thing we're going through right now. Luckily, I've been in a somewhat similar situation not just once but TWICE!!! It's no fun but in this episode, I share with you some things I learned through them …

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Feb. 26, 2020

Travel Tips: NYC Airports and Airlines with Brian B & Shawn Frady

In this episode, we cover all things "NYC Airports and Airlines" to help you navigate and travel here like a pro. With our travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for …

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Feb. 12, 2020

How To Change The Perception Of Your Associate DJs As 'B-Listers"

Are you in a situation where people see you as the face of your DJ company and your team as bunch of B-Listers? In this episode, I cover how to elevate the value of your DJ "team" in the eyes …

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Feb. 7, 2020

Thank You Note Thursday, DJ Dad Thoughts and This Weekend's Wedding

In this episode, I talk about one of my weekly processes that I think has helped me a ton and set me apart from the DJ pack - "Thank You Notes Thursday". I'd love to see our entire DJ industry …

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Feb. 1, 2020

INTERVIEW: Melissa Fancy - Pricing Tips From An Event Planner

In this episode, I interview Melissa Fancy with Melissa Fancy Events. She's a destination event planner who services the luxury market. DJs ask me all the time how to land and price themselves within that upper tier market. Why not …

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Jan. 29, 2020

What Kobe Bryant's Death Taught Me

In this episode, I get a little more personal. I share 3 things I feel I learned through the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 other individuals. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram …

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Jan. 25, 2020

Travel: Essential Travel DJ Tips with Brian B & Shawn Frady

In this episode you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience. We share our essential …

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