Episodes

Have you heard of The DJ Collective? In this episode, I talk through what it is, why it started, how it launched and really the ethos behind the experience. There's a reason it has either sold out or oversold every …

As a full-time destination event DJ, I'm booking all my travel right now for events up through May. As I did a search last week for some flights, I was shocked to find ticket prices were in some cases THREE …

Sometimes pop culture gives us moments (both good and bad) that we can learn from. Last night was one of them, especially as entertainers, at one the world's premiere events. In this episode, I give you 5 things we can …

In this episode, I share why I think a negative can actually be a positive. We start out saying "no" as a child but at some point, we're told we should always say "yes". As entrepreneurs, I believe we need …

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 …

This might be one of the most valuable episodes I've ever recorded and not for the reason you think. Getting 5 star reviews is important no doubt, but building a foundation for your business that allows you to get them …

One of my podcast premium content subscribers asked me to cover how I create and present my custom proposals. It's morphed over the years and I feel like I have it in the best place I possibly can (at the …

Whether we realize it or not, we all have a red line - that is, a place where we won't let a client or a creative partner (i.e. a planner, photographer, etc.) cross. If they go beyond that line, it …

Ghosting - it’s just a part of what we have to deal with as an industry…or is it? In this episode, I make a case for how we can stop it all together. It takes a commitment to not be …

I've always been a fan of rewarding yourself (if you sell yourself) or your salespeople for a sale. There are exceptions but by and large sales is not easy - time and money spent to market for the client you …

I've heard a lot of DJ podcasts recently reference the benefit of short formality song edits and NY/NJ Mini Dance Sets. I want to give the other side of that argument. Simply put, I'm not a fan of either. I …

Part 2 of 2 wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. Joining me as guest contributors are Drew …

My music episodes are back. In this episode, I talk through wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. …

Have you ever had to articulate to a client what your deposit is for? To me, the answer to this question is just one in a line of questions that tells the story of your business. In this episode, I …

Are you tired of constantly dealing with customers or clients who say you're too expensive or they've found a cheaper DJ? I know I was. I'd be told it was all about things like being more persuasive, responding quickly, or …

Don't you hate it when advertisers call you and want you to advertise or marketers ping you wanting you to to participate in something you have no interest in doing? You don't want to say yes but you also might …

It's a New Year...but man did this last one (2021) kick my butt; to the point that I ran out of gas and am just now finally getting well. I talk through how to have your family or significant others …

Rant...Errr...DJ Dad Talk Time. From the inception of this podcast, the goals have been to #1 - have conversations that others in our industry aren't having; ones that go deeper than surface level and #2 - push our industry forward. …

Another story from the gig log. I share the story (a first for me as a DJ as it pertains to this particular issue) but the greater point of the episode is to ponder when is enough enough as far …

I worked an ungodly amount of events this past Fall. With that, comes a ton of stories. In this episode, I share 3 of them - the faulty power box, lost luggage, and one about a broken elevator. These are …

It takes a minute for me to get there but the crux of this episode is about transparency (especially with our social media). Do our clients really need to see everything? I think there is a line and at some …

One thing I feel like I'm really good at is multi-tasking and getting things done. I DJ and sell my own events, run a DJ Experience called the DJC, record this podcast, run a coaching group and do individual coaching, …

Is there a difference between being thirsty and hungry? Absolutely there it is. In this episode, I break down the nuances between the two and talk through why I feel it's imperative that you get this right. This could literally …

As you move into higher end events, you will inevitably be working with a planner. So it makes sense to ask, what are planners looking for in DJ Set-ups? This may influence what you invest money into. I don't think …