By Stu Chisholm – The Complete Disc Jockey In 1716, Christopher Bullock first uttered the infamous idea that the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes, and if you haven’t already dealt with them, we Americans will once again run up against our wonderful April deadline to file our own income…
It’s her wedding day and she’s determined to be the star of the show. A neurotic, perfectionist and control freak, she’s not about to let anyone or anything stand in her way. The way she figures it, it’s her day, dammit, and everybody else had better get on board. Meet Bridezilla, difficult, unpleasant and …
JBL’s EON powered speakers are among the best-selling and most reliable in the market because of their power, portability and, above all, rich sound reproduction for pre-recorded music. DJs are sure to appreciate the superb low-end response of the 15″ differential drive woofers, because the thump will pack the dance floor all night long. …
At its core, selling is the art of persuasion, which is based on relationships. Your success in selling your DJ services is determined by your ability to quickly form quality relationships with prospects. This can be established by actively listening to them, asking questions to gain information, fulfilling their needs, and demonstrating your credibility. 1….
The 3rd annual Appalachian Regional Mobile DJ Symposium will be held June 21 – 23 in Greeneville Tennessee at the Historic General Morgan Inn. This years event represents several new seminars by nationally prominent industry leaders including: Bill Hermann, Larry Williams, Ben Stowe, Rick Brewer, Mitch Taylor, Jim Cerone and Peter Merry. The symposium will…
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…
PART 1 OF A 2 PART POST The word “entrepreneur” often evokes images of larger-than-life people like Donald Trump – but ask a dozen people what the word means and you’re likely to get 12 different responses. Some will give you the easy answer: an entrepreneur is a person who starts a business. Well, that’s…
If you are looking to add to your bottom-line then it may be a good idea to think about skills, products and services that will allow you to bring ancillary income into your DJ service. Have you ever thought about becoming a hypnotist or magician? How about tapping into a new market like retirements homes…
The Ultimate DJ Performance Tool! Amidst a growing buzz throughout the DJ community, American Audio has announced that its long-awaited VMS4 Velocity MIDI Station, a 4-channel MIDI controller, will be available in July. Billed as the ultimate performance tool for today’s working DJs, the VMS4 is an amazingly versatile piece of gear that offers 4…
Many people who have seen my seminars across the country have heard me use the expression, “It’s nice to be liked, but it is always better to be trusted.” I can’t emphasize enough how important trust is,in business and in life. When you violate someone’s trust, you not only upset the relationship, but you also…