by Alan Dodson Want to get a bunch of Mobile DJs upset with you and each other? Go onto one of the chat boards or Facebook Groups and start talking about Rates and Full Time vs. Part Time! This discussion has gone on for years in many ways and in many locations, and there are…
by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. Why is it that so many brides just aren’t comfortable with the idea of a female entertainer/MC hosting their wedding reception? This resistance on the part of the bride is an obstacle that many female entertainers must overcome when trying to book a wedding reception. Of course, every bride is different…
by Alan Dodson Over the past few weeks I have been talking with a number of mobile DJs is the United States and the United Kingdom about what is considered “Cheesy” at a wedding. The main thing I learned is that every person I talked with had a different definition and interpretation of what cheesy…
by Alan Dodson As a longtime wedding mobile entertainer, I find bridal shows to be the single best vehicle for advertising my business. I am also the co-producer of the largest bridal shows in my market, and my production partner is a wedding photographer. Brides have many choices from which to select the entertainment for…
by Jerry Bazata Many engagements take place in November and December during the holiday season, so the beginning of the year is the busiest time because newly engaged brides are starting their wedding planning. This is important to know because every savvy DJ business owner wants to get the most out of their advertising dollars….
by Alan Dodson How do you stand out in a market that is filled with low-priced and inexperienced DJs? “WOW” your clients at every opportunity, that’s how! Let’s face it, the one thing we all want to be is unforgettable. If you’re not making a positive and lasting impression then it might be time to…
WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT AGREEMENT This agreement, dated <<ContSent>> between ABC Entertainment, hereinafter referred to as “Company”, and «Ms» «ClientFirst» «ClientLast» and/or «Mr» «GroomFirst» «GroomLast» herein referred to as “Client” are both jointly and separately responsible for total contract execution. In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the Company and…
How many among us can say that we earn $5,000 for a wedding reception? For those who are new to our business or who have been living under a rock, I’d like to introduce you to Peter Merry. He is a top earning DJ, author, speaker and leader – and his credentials are pretty impressive:…
In a recent post by Alan Dodson – The Wedding Wizard, he gave us the inside scoop on Google Docs excellent wedding template collection. What a great resource to share with our wedding clients! It’s just one more way to add value to the services we DJs provide, which contributes to happy brides and future…
As the growth of social sites like Facebook (with over 400 Million users), and Twitter (approaching 100 Million users) continues to climb, there is little question about if you should be using Social Media for your wedding business, but more aptly put, HOW you should use it. 50% of all Facebook users log in daily,…
