“The Monkey Brain” is a trending term used by pop psychologists to describe how our minds become easily distracted. During this time, we migrate away from important tasks because we have lost focus and are now frittering those critical productive minutes on something else. Just like monkeys in the jungle leap from branch to vine…
Guest Article by Brian Durio Attention! You have been magically transported back to English class with Dr. Proof, the grammar hawk of the DJ business. Dr. Proof’s Grammar Goof #1: “setup” or “set up”? This one is easy if you think about what you’re saying. “Setup” is a noun. That DJ has a clean, neat…
By Gregg Hollmann, “Party Professional” In this article, I discuss my experiences with bartering. Bartering refers to the trading of goods or services in lieu of a cash exchange. For example, I once entered into a barter agreement with my good friend who is a professional website designer. In exchange for him re-designing my business…
Telling a wedding story on Facebook and a bride from 7 years ago remembered a NIN request for Closer at her wedding where I told the guy “Sorry, don’t have it”. I knew then that my bride would not be happy, so I did what I should have done for her on that day. She…
By Doug Sandler, “Nice Guys Finish First” Worry. Does it hold you back or does it motivate you as you build your business, make plans for your future, and follow your dreams? That’s the million dollar question. Depending on your perspective, as you approach a problem, worry could paralyze you or it could be your…
By Julie Oshins, “Play It Forward” I had planned to write about something else, and normally I offer you tips to apply to your DJ business or your personal growth. It didn’t feel authentic to write about anything else but the life-altering event of June 12th at Pulse Nightclub. I was driving down the PCH…
By Dave Ternier, Guest Writer Your willingness to be an amazing team player plays a bigger role in the success and longevity of your DJ career than you might realize. Part of what defines some of the most successful and sought after mobile DJs is their willingness to be an amazing team player (even if…
DJ Brian S. Redd goes over some examples.
DJ Brian S. Redd shares how he saves his energy.
By Stu Chisholm, “The Complete Disc Jockey” Once a mobile DJ accumulates a good sized amount of gear, they often find themselves really having to consider the “mobile” part of the mobile DJ equation. How do I get my show to the venue? And how do I get my gear from my vehicle to the…
