Category Archives: Unbridled Inspiration - Ray Martinez

Don’t Ever Miss A Phone Call

by Ray Martinez If you are a DJ who has suffered some hearing loss due the the constant loud music played over the year, then this post is for you! I was recently at a Chamber of Commerce mixer in Arizona, where I met Heather Schroeder, a trainer for a company called “CaptionCall.” CaptionCall is…

Taking Vacation Time

by Ray Martinez Many of us, whether we are part-time business owners with another job or we run a full-time business, don’t know how or when to take time off of work because we have to keep a roof over our heads and feed our families. I am a recovering workaholic, and I want to…

September 11, 2011-10th Anniversary Thoughts

by Ray Martinez Shortly before 8:00 a.m. American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:05 a.m. United Airlines flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At approximately 9:35 a.m. American Airlines flight 77 dive-bombed into the Pentagon It was a cool, brisk September…

What Motivates You?

by Ray Martinez At one time or another we’ve all experienced uncertainty in our lives. When things don’t seem to go your way, it is hard to get motivated, and we usually settle for the status quo. Many people want and need success, but in order to achieve it you need three things: Transformation +…

We Are In The Service Industry

by Ray Martinez My beautiful wife Zoila recently took a trip to Virginia to babysit our granddaughter so that her daughter could prepare to move to a new home. It is remarkable how a little baby cries because they are truly dependent on us to feed them, change them, hold them and love them. From…

In Memory of DJ Lace

DJ Lace Gains All-Access Backstage Pass For Entrance To “The Biggest Party Ever” In Memory of Lawrence A. Stroman aka DJ Lace August 6, 1960 -April 13, 2011 by Ray Martinez “I can only imagine, What it will be like, when I walk by your side? I can only imagine What my eyes will see…

DJ Competitor vs. Colleague: Where Do You Stand?

by Ray Martinez I could not help writing this article when I was deeply touched by a tragic story that had eventually turned to triumph. The story is about Wes Leonard, a 16-year old All-American Basketball player, who after scoring the winning basket to cap a perfect season, was hoisted in the air after the…

The Best Four-Letter Word In Your Vocabulary: W-O-R-K !

by Ray Martinez I had the opportunity to entertain at a wedding this year on Super Bowl Sunday. While many people treat this day like a national or religious holiday, it’s just another day for me to get closer to reaching my goals. As a DJ, I view bookings not only as an opportunity to…

Get Healthy To Prolong Your Career and Life

by Ray Martinez This past New Year’s Eve, I performed at an event that took place in the community where I live. As the evening wore on, even with thirty-six years of experience under my belt, I could not believe how anxious I was feeling because I really wanted to make this event one of…

Take My Challenge for a Better New Year

by Ray Martinez When my dear friend Stacy Zemon asked me to be a contributing writer for ProMobileDJ.com to help inspire my fellow colleagues, I immediately said “YES!” What an honor it is to have this forum to try to help make positive changes in our industry. As 2010 comes to a close, it’s a…