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Season 2

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 - COVID. However, I want to address 2 things that don't seem to be getting a lot (if any) talk - tha…

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July 3, 2020

June 2020 Music Picks with Brian B & Joe Bunn

This is 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 I'm feeling in June 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you wa…

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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 interview a good friend and colleague, Jason Jani. We talk through a litt…

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June 12, 2020

Travel Tips: Top Dinner Eateries Found On Our DJ Travels

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this final episode of our 3 part food series, we cover dinner spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want…

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June 1, 2020

Travel Tips: Top Lunch Eateries Found On Our DJ Travels

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover lunch spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetra…

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May 26, 2020

Travel Tips: Top Breakfast Eateries Found On Our DJ Travels

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover breakfast spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at…

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May 20, 2020

May 2020 Music Picks with Brian B & Joe Bunn

This is 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 I'm feeling in May 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you wan…

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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. We talk through how we're walking through this pandemic both vocationally …

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May 6, 2020

INTERVIEW: Digital Dave Pt 2 (Wedding Dinner Music & Corporate Cockt…

This is part 2 of an interview with my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We continue our discussion on a couple areas of the private event space. In this episode, we tackle wedding dinner music and corporate cocktail hour music. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but al…

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May 1, 2020

INTERVIEW: Digital Dave Pt 1 (Wedding Cocktail Hour & Door Open Music)

In this episode, I interview my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We discuss a couple areas of the private event space (wedding cocktail hour and doors open music) that don't get a ton of attention musically from the DJ community. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but a…

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April 19, 2020

April 2020 Music Picks with Brian B & Joe Bunn

This is 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 I'm feeling in April 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you w…

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April 16, 2020

HeavyHits Music Pool Review

In this episode, I give an in depth review of HeavyHits Music Pool. It's become one of my go to pools for exclusive edits. If you're interested in joining the HH fam, go to heavyhits.com and enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for just $5. Try it now. Have a topic you want cov…

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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 all have to adapt and pivot when that time comes. In this episode, Shawn Frady and …

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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 a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast h…

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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 makers, there's much more depth that we should …

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March 27, 2020

Travel Tips: 10 Ways To Stay Rested & Energized When Traveling

In this episode, we cover how to stay rested and energized when you travel. This can be really hard for people to do. With our monthly travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a trav…

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March 19, 2020

March 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 March 2020. However, with this one, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about my discovery process and where to use them. E…

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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 tips, talks about the corporate event hustle, and we go through a few tracks togeth…

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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 that have made going through the Coronavirus a little easier to handle. Have a to…

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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 the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ out…

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Feb. 18, 2020

Feb 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 February 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

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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 of clients and referral sources. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a top…

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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 embrace this. So you have my permission to steal, modify, etc. I also talk about impending DJ Dad life a…

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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 ask a planner directly? You'll hear what you need to do to land …

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