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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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Jan. 17, 2020

Jan 2020 Music Picks with Brian B & Joe Bunn

This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in January 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on …

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Jan. 13, 2020

2020: Podcast Changes, 3 Tips For Hitting Goals, & The 3 Biggest Thin…

In this first episode of 2020, I talk through some structural changes to my podcast for this year, 3 tips to hitting your goals and the 3 biggest things that transformed my business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on …

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Jan. 1, 2020

Why and How To Review Your Year

In this episode, I talk about the importance of reviewing your year and how to do so as it pertains to your business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at …

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Dec. 30, 2019

The Changing Landscape of Holiday Parties

In this episode, I talk through the changing landscape of holiday parties. I believe there is a shift from the cheese, games, and such and more of an emphasis on the music. What does that mean for you? How do …

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Dec. 17, 2019

Tips For The "Long Game"

In this episode, I give some tips on the long game approach - things I do to maintain a relationship that eventually will lead to the promised land of that event you've been wanting to do or that venue or …

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Dec. 16, 2019

Quoting Multi-Day Travel DJ Events

In this episode, I talk through multi-day destinations events - how to quote them and some resources for gear, etc. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.

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Dec. 3, 2019

The DJ Collective After Thoughts: A Perspective From The Inside

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and give my thoughts on the The DJ Collective from an insider perspective. I also share some thoughts on how to come into any show or learning environment, how to maximize your …

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Nov. 16, 2019

INTERVIEW: Rob Ferre - Booking Corporate Events

In this episode, I interview Rob Ferre, a mobile DJ out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rob has successfully transitioned from local wedding events to speaking and entertaining at some of the top corporate events around the country. He shares …

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Nov. 7, 2019

Entitled Clients - One Of My Pet Peeves

In this episode, I talk about a pet peeve of mine - entitled clients. Actually, it's entitled "anybody" not just clients. I don't know why but it totally gets under my skin. I share a story from a recent wedding …

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Oct. 27, 2019

DJ Meetups To Consider Attending in 2020

In this episode, I cover DJ meet-ups (micro conferences) that are staring to really pick-up momentum. These can be a game changer for your business and offer a very different experience than the typical Expo or Workshop format. Have a …

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Oct. 21, 2019

Performance & Business Workshops To Consider Attending in 2020

In this episode I delve into performance and business workshops to consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend

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Oct. 10, 2019

INTERVIEW: Nate Nelson - The Life Shift Journey

Feeling stuck in your career or life in general? In this episode, I interview Nate Nelson who discusses his life shift journey. He is an inspiration to many, including myself. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Liking this …

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Oct. 9, 2019

Grab Bag: UDG Backpack Review, Ape Labs Maxis Review, Routines, Scho…

In this episode, we have a "grab bag" of topics that I cover: UDG Backpack Review, Ape Labs Maxis Review, Routines, School Dances, Tiesto/Bieber Weddings, Dealing With Humidity. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram at @thertraveldjblend. …

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Sept. 24, 2019

INTERVIEW: Digital Dave - A Wedding War Story

In this episode, Digital Dave shares a wedding war story. Usually one of the issues Dave brings up could happen at one wedding but ALL of these at ONE wedding? Buckle your seat belt for this one. We give some …

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Sept. 17, 2019

DJ Industry Shows To Considering Attending in 2020

In this episode, we talk through DJ Industry shows from a 35,000 foot view that you should consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend Photo Booth Expo: https://photoboothexpo.com/ Mobile Beat: https://www.mobilebeatlasvegas.com/ Midwest DJs …

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Sept. 12, 2019

Self-Care: Why It's Important and some ideas on what/how to implement

In this episode, I talk through self-care - why it's important and some tips on implementing it. If you're digging this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend Anti-Fatigue Mag: …

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Sept. 3, 2019

INTERVIEW: Eric Partin (one of Brian's mentors) with Leadership Nugge…

1 of 3 bosses that Brian considers a life-changing mentor. In this episode, Brian interviews Eric Partin from Shoreline Church in Destin, FL. They talk through some leadership principles that can translate to any workplace environment and help you become …

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Aug. 26, 2019

Corporate Conferences: Music For Speaker Walk-Up

It's the beginning of corporate conference season for me where I play a ton of weekday events that require me to play music for speakers as they walk up to give their talks. How do I go about picking this …

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Aug. 19, 2019

Keeping A Premium For Your Rate During A Recession

Recessions are inevitable. Do you every worry about how to keep your rate at a premium when those downturns in the economy come to fruition? We talk about just that in this episode. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on …

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Aug. 12, 2019

Kick Backs - Should you do them?

"Kick Backs" has a positive or negative connotation depending on which side of the argument you align yourself. In this episode, I give you my take. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? …

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Aug. 5, 2019

INTERVIEW: Bernadette Baillie, The Knot Worldwide - Secrets To Succee…

In this episode, I interview Bernadette Baillie from The Knot Worldwide. She talks about where the industry has been, where it is, where it is headed and how you can set yourself and your business up for success. Liking this …

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