By Stacy Zemon, Publisher & Chief Scribe Over the years I’ve come to realize that goals may in fact get us to some predetermined destination, but at what cost? Now, before you write this off as some rationalization for lack of proper ambition, understand that I’m not talking about simply drifting along either. Get Clear…
By Elisabeth Scott Daley, WED®, ABC™ “A Passion for Performance” The best compliment we as performers can receive is often a double-edged sword. If we do our jobs correctly, it seems effortless. To those observing, it will appear that there is no “art” involved, but that is an illusion. That is when we are truly…
By Johnny Kelly, “MC Mastery” I must be completely honest. I hate it when people brag. And I would hate me right now except “I was amazing tonight.” I love this job so much that I just don’t want it to end. I will spend every minute of my life remembering these kids. I pride…
By Stu Chisholm, “The Complete Disc Jockey” Back in the year 2000, I read an excellent piece by David H. Lyman called “The Creative Personality.” Regular readers know that this is one of my top-tier topics, because absolutely everything that makes one DJ service different from another centers around the performer himself (or herself). Those…
A necessary ingredient in any formula for success is vision – your underlying, driving, desire-filled concept of what you value most in life. To convert a vision into a goal, break it down into a workable action plan of daily, weekly, and monthly steps. First, write out a vision statement. Detail for yourself what you want…
By Shayn Satten, “Teen Entertainment Specialist” I have worked with many people over the years in this business. I, like everyone, have had both good and bad experiences. In recent years though, the majority of my experiences have turned good based on one simple fact. I am friendly to my fellow DJs. Like you, I…
By Ben Stowe, “Sound & Lighting Guru” Some time ago I took to putting birthdays of family into my calendar. This is helpful because, well, to be completely honest, I just don’t remember them sometimes. Recently, a notification popped up alerting me to the birthday of a childhood neighbor we called “Grandpa.” Even though he…
By Alan Dodson, “Wedding Wizard” Consistently means doing something in the same manner, without variation. Some of the business practices we DJs use must be consistent. For example, management skills for a multi-op, showing up for a weddings on time, or even pursuing your goals. However, when it comes to your entertainment performance, too much…
By Andy Ebon, “Wedding Marketing Expert” When I think of standards, my mind snaps to sanitation at Disney Theme Parks. The grounds are spotless. If someone drops a candy wrapper or any piece of trash, it is swept away in moments by a Disney crew member. Janitorial crew members seem to be everywhere. Of course, keeping the grounds…
By Dave Austin “The Music Professor” “I’m a DJ.” For many of us, that’s our answer when asked about our profession. Whether full or part-time, it’s a job which we not only greatly enjoy, but one in which we take a lot of pride. For those of us who’ve been DJing for a long time,…
