Category Archives: Bright Ideas/Best Practices

DJ Education What Prince Can Teach Us

When they questioned him about performing songs that he wrote and recorded, Prince told The Time “make it better live.” What can we do as DJs and MCs to make the songs better live? That’s this week’s message.

Daymond John’s Top 7 Tips on How to Launch Your Product Like a Shark

Daymond John

Daymond John intimately knows the power of broke. After three failed attempts, the Shark Tank star launched his first business with just $40 and a hope and a prayer. Of course, scoring an endorsement from LL Cool J didn’t hurt either. Not long after the rap legend began wearing John’s hand-sewn clothing line, FUBU (“For…

Gaining Momentum

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By Julie Oshins, “Play It Forward” In addition to owning my DJ business, I also hang my virtual “shingle” with a network marketing company that is a great match for my personality and criteria in life. I just came from an international training conference, and I learned quite a bit that I am also planning…

DJ Tips in under a minute: ending time on your receptions

It was brought to my attention that sometimes wedding invitations will say reception 5-10 and they shouldn’t have the end time because it creates an expectation of how long guests will stay. I agree that if I know something goes from a start to end time I will usually watch the clock to help determine…

Episode 1 Behind The Scenes With Jason Jani. #ASKJasonJani

Jason Jani from the SCE Event Group is now ready to answer your questions! Just use the #ASKJasonJani on tweeter and he might even video respond to you.

Mobile DJing for Beginners: The Industry & Business Considerations

This video talks about the industry and business considerations (i.e. types of events, vehicles, licensing, insurance, costs, setting prices, accounting, marketing, contracts, deposits, competition, etc.)

4 Ways to Get Noticed Starting Right Now

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By Doug Sandler, “Nice Guys Finish First” The noise is everywhere, making it more challenging than ever for your message to be heard. With so much noise , how is it possible to get noticed, stay top of mind, or even get your brand off the starting line? The goal isn’t to get noisier, that…

What’s Your Relationship with Money?

Money on my mind

By Julie Oshins, “Play It Forward” I’m interested in money - not just in acquiring money, but also in the relationship to money. It’s tax time. I own two businesses and forecasting into 2016, I again find myself looking at this relationship and possible mental limitations that may be affecting it. Money is our long time friend, but most of us feel more comfortable asking for,…

Five Book Recommendations for Mobile DJs

The Mobile DJ MBA Front Cover

By Gregg Hollmann, “Party Professional” I’m a believer in the adage that “readers are leaders.” As a boy, I loved reading mystery books and biographies about my favorite sports stars. During summer vacation, I would typically read a book a day. Fast forwarding to my late twenties when I became interested in the mobile DJ…

How to Achieve Absolutely Anything You Want

<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/H5UvxDpiLVk” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> How to Achieve Absolutely Anything You Want by Ka Sundance.