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 Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. While some have attempted to form female DJ networking groups in the past, it appears as though a new group has finally come along that may actually stand the test of time. Thanks to the power that is Facebook, “FEM – Female Entertainers Meetup” is now online and growing in numbers…
By Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. Is being a parent a prerequisite for being a great children’s entertainer? In my opinion the answer to this question is a definite “NO!” Does it help? You bet! But it might actually be an asset not to have kids of your own in order to keep a bunch of children…
by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, I like to believe that I know most of my sisters who own their own entertainment companies. After all, we are a very small group, and we usually see each other at least once a year at the DJ Times Expo in Atlantic City…
by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. In my last post I discussed the topic of children’s events and how so many DJs are missing out on the opportunities that entertaining at these events can provide. So, have you taken the plunge and begun hokey-pokeying and chicken dancing with the wee ones? If your answer is, “Yes,” then…
by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. “You have GOT to come and see this woman. Her name is Randi Rae, and she’s incredible! They call her the ‘Mitzvah Maven!’” This was the advice I received from my DJ friend Rick Goldenberg back in 1997, when I was first beginning to expand my business from teaching dance into…
