by Mike Walter - “Multi-Op Corner” A good friend of mine owns a pretty big Multi-Op. We were talking a few years ago and he said something about communicating an idea to his staff and how tough it can be. I said, “Do it at your next staff meeting.” And he went, “What staff meeting?”…
by Rick Hansen – Guest Blogger Call me crazy, but I cannot figure out why anyone would want to be a multi-op DJ company. Oh, I understand the need to grow beyond a one system, one show per night company. It is a natural desire to want to grow beyond yourself. What I don’t understand…
by Mike Walter In speaking to other small business owners (in this industry as well as others), one of the common topics I run across is fear of delegation. (There is no “delegationitis” in the dictionary, perhaps I should coin it.) The argument usually goes something like this: “no one is going to care as…
by Mike Walter Many people have said to me through the years, “You’re really lucky to have the staff that you have.” And while I usually nod and thank them, inside I’m actually a little insulted. I think to myself, “luck has very little to do with it.” I’ll give you an example. I did…
by Mike Walter I’ve been DJing long enough to remember the “P.E.S.” years. That’s “Pre-Electric Slide” for you newbies. In those days the “YMCA” and “The Hustle” were your best chance to get out in the crowd and show everyone some dance steps. Then along came that simple “electric” line dance from the Caribbean and…
By Mike Walter A wise person once said “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And I think most people would agree, it is universally true. You have one shot in life, one moment, to open up your mouth and make a first impression. When you are dealing with one-to-one communication,…
by Stacy Zemon Many DJs treat their business like their own child, and they definitely should. Today’s competitive marketplace demands that you give your operation constant attention, nurturing and supervision. For those who have made the leap from solo-op to multi-op, it is important as a leader that you relinquish some control over the business…
If you’ve read my first few posts here on ProMobileDJ, then you know my thoughts on where to find possible recruits for your mobile DJ company, and how to introduce them to the exciting world of DJ Entertainment. When you are successful in your pursuit of talent, you’ll find yourself gazing at a few young…
