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Dec. 3, 2022

Travel Hacks: December 2022 Update

I'm on the road today and I always bring my podcasting gear just in case inspiration strikes. Today is one of those days. I give some updated travel hacks that I'm utilizing - I cover airport lounges, hotels, snacks and …

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Dec. 1, 2022

The Lost Music Episode: Brian B's July 2022 Music Review

The lost music episode. Whoops! I forgot to post this one. With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these were my July 2022 Picks, all …

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Dec. 1, 2022

Inside The DJC: Incremental Change

Starting a new series within the podcast called "Inside The DJC". This is a like getting a backstage pass into the thinking of a event producer but I will always tie it back into application for your individual business. In …

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Nov. 29, 2022

Brian B's October 2022 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these are October 2022 picks, all of these I still use at the end of November (time of …

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Nov. 28, 2022

What's The Right Amount of Involvement of The DJ With The Timeline?

This is a listener requested topic - whether it's a planner or a DJ or a venue representative, each (in a lot of cases) feels like they should control the timeline. How do you handle a situation where there is …

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Nov. 1, 2022

Brian B's September 2022 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these are September 2022 picks, all of these I still use in November (time of recording). I subscribe …

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Oct. 31, 2022

Brian B's August 2022 Music Review

Yes, it's October 31st. Yes, these picks are from August. But as I explain in the episode, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record …

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Oct. 31, 2022

Booking and Working International Events

Have you ever thought about DJ'ing internationally? 9 times out of 10 most clients are going to have a planner help them with this. So who better to ask about this than a planner who ONLY does international work but …

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Aug. 29, 2022

When To Split Your Company Brand In Two

This is a listener requested topic - when to split your company brand in two. In this episode, I share a little of my story and how it came to pass that I created 2 companies with vastly different processes, …

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Aug. 13, 2022

Why DJs Should Be Using A Booth Monitor

I come from a destination event background where guest counts typically range from 50-150 people. The thought of needing or wanting a booth monitor just seemed unnecessary. Over the years, I've evolved on this issue. I give you some reasons …

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Aug. 3, 2022

Brian B's June 2022 Music Review

I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you …

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July 29, 2022

Why You Should Care About After Parties

Has anyone else seen an increase of after party inquiries? I feel like once a week I'm getting a call for this type of event. In this episode, I talk through why I think after parties are on the rise …

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July 23, 2022

What Are Clients Really Paying For?

As a continuation of my last episode, the question of what clients are paying for is going to be more prevalent than ever. I speak from recent personal experience. This is great news for those that take the time to …

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July 11, 2022

Will Inflation Impact Your DJ Bookings?

Most people don't want to poke the bear or deal with the elephant in the room. It's uncomfortable, possibly painful, and it's not the most fun thing to talk about. However, like a train coming down the tracks, it's not …

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June 21, 2022

Brian B's May 2022 Music Review

I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the …

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June 14, 2022

Brian B's April 2022 Music Review

I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the …

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June 11, 2022

Brian B’s Top Business Book Recommendations

PREMIUM CONTENT PODCAST EPISODE: There's a saying that goes, "leaders are readers". I stand behind that 100%. In this particular episode, I give you my top 3 out of 10 books that need to be on your reading list if …

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June 2, 2022

6 Tips For Longevity In The DJ Game

I think the saying goes, "Father time is undefeated". That being said, in this day and age, we have all the tools and resources to DJ much longer than ever before. So how do you have longevity in the DJ …

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May 28, 2022

Travel DJ Gear Reviews: Pioneer DDJ-Rev 7 / XDJ-XZ and AIAIAI TMA-2 S…

I don't typically do DJ gear product reviews on this podcast but felt as a traveling DJ, this would be helpful for those that are doing travel gigs and wondering if these products would be viable. In this episode, I …

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May 17, 2022

Brian B's March 2022 Music Review

I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the …

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May 10, 2022

How To Get The Most Out Of Industry Conventions

We're in the midst of industry convention season. Do you have a strategy in not only deciding which ones to attend but also how to maximize your investment at them? What's a true win? In this episode, I side down …

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April 29, 2022

How To Deal With Overbearing Parents Of The Bride Or Groom

Ever dealt with a parent of the bride or groom who is almost sabotaging the wedding by being on a power trip? How do you balance your allegiance to the person signing the contract with the person(s) who could be …

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April 22, 2022

How To Develop Yourself And Your Team Into Being Better Leaders

Often we think of leadership as only being needed for companies with a lot of employees and generally, you're thrust into the role as the company grows without any training whatsoever. That can lead to some costly mistakes if you …

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April 18, 2022

What's In My DJ Rider?

Upon looking at the title, you might think to yourself, "This guy sure is full of himself! A rider? For a private event DJ?" The answer is 'no' to the full of himself part but 'yes' to the need for …

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