Tuesday Surprise | Dont Kill The Dj!!!

Here is a Tuesday Surprise for you DJ NATION!!! 

This is a new single from punk rock band Green Day entitled "Kill The DJ".

 Enjoy the music!

 I Hope your practicing your dj set for this upcoming weekend so that no one yells this out to you!

H@pPy Fr!d@y DJ'S

WHOSE MAKING THAT MONEY THIS WEEKEND?
REPLY BACK LETTING ME KNOW WHERE YOUR DJING THIS WEEKEND . . .




I found a great post from DJ Enuff from Hot 97 NYC doing an interview with Miami's own DJ Khaled on the Top 5 Reasons Why He Is A Boss.

This is great motivation. If your not amped up this weekend to go DJ. Then you might as well stay home!

I want you all to rock out this weekend no matter if your playing for a kids birthday party, a wedding, or at your local nightclub.

DJ NATION from the wise words of Ted Turner: "Winners never quit, and quitters never win You can never quit."

Make it happen this weekend! Your the best!

-Rob G

Be Like Dj Cassidy And Rock The DNC!

DJ NATION GIVE IT UP FOR DJ CASSIDY!!!!

This is just more proof that DJs are being recognized more than ever!
If your not up to date on who DJ Cassidy is you better start "Googling" him.
Cassidy Poddell or DJ Cassidy has been on top of the celeb gigs for a while from Djing for Beyonce and Kim Kardashian to name a few. It has been rumored that he has even raked in $100,000 for a single gig!

IMAGINE $100,000 FOR A SINGLE GIG!
THAT IS AWESOME!

DJ Cassidy gives hope to the DJs out there who aspire to reach to his current level of accomplishment.
Cassidy has been part of the conversation of the DNC due to him DJing at the conventions multiple events.

IMAGINE THE FEELING TO BE THE OFFICIAL DJ TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES???

Awesome job DJ Cassidy! Hit him up on twitter

@DJCassidy

DJ NATION THIS IS THE KIND OF DREAM THAT YOU SHOULD ASPIRE FOR!

-Rob G

New Music Mondays 9.3.12

This weeks list of international club bangers! You are going to love these! UK - Sam & The Womp - Bom Bom (Pop Music) UK - Lost In Your Love - Redlight (Electro Dance Music) Argentina - J Alvarez - Junto Al Amanecer (Reggaeton) Argentina - EU QUERO TCHU EU QUERO TCHA - JOÃO LUCAS E MARCELO - (Latin, Club Banger) Canada - Ian Carey & Rosette feat. Timbaland & Brasco - Amnesia (Pop) Europe - LOREEN - EUPHORIA (Electro Dance Music) Europe - Gusttavo Lima - Balada Boa - (Latin) Europe - Tacabro - Tacata - (Latin, Club Banger) Europe - R.I.O. Feat. U-Jean - Summer Jam (Pop) Jamaica - Nando Griffiths feat. Oxxygen & Paashot - Ride All Night (Dancehall) Jamaica - BACK WAY - CHAM (Dancehall)

How to knock em dead like Clint Eastwood this Labor Day

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As summer ends it's time to start gearing up for the fall season djs!
If you have planned your calendar correctly there are plenty of places where you can begin generating leads for your business.

A place to start for up and coming disc jockeys is with the education system.
This does not entail you having to go back to school. As you already know, school is back in session across the nation. Colleges and high schools have so much great profit potential because of the amount of events that they have, it is a great start to build your entry into the local market.

You are probably asking yourself how do I get started in this market?

Well my friends listed below are 5 important lessons you to need to follow to book your upcoming gigs.

Create A Gameplan - DO NOT go into someones office or start calling potential clients without knowing what you are going to offer them. This only makes you sound unprofessional but also your customers won't know what you want from them. Your game plan should consist of the following

a) what do I want to achieve by talking to this customer
b) what are my talking points and
c) did I get a booked gig after I completed my meeting?

Once you complete your gameplan have someone look it over for you to proof read it. This way you can get some honest feedback on your game plan and if it will be effective as you reach out to new customers.


Solicit Your Business - In this new era of social media we as humans tend to believe that because we have a facebook page and a twitter handle that the "world" already knows we exist.
WRONG!
You need to solicit yourself in every way possible to generate new business. A great book I have read over and over is the No B.S. Guide to Marketing.
Your best form of marketing is going to be word of mouth. And not just by individuals talking  about you but by you going out there in the world and telling everyone that  DJ YOU is available for hire!

If you are scared to talk to people and tell them about your business you will be closing up shop very soon!


Create A Contract - A contract  is a must for you as a professional entertainer. Take the time out to really create a professional contract that protects you from being sued and/or losing money in the long run. There are lawyers that offer reasonable rates to have this drafted for you. Most schools won't allow to dj on their campus unless you have a contract to present them.

Keep a Calendar Of Your Bookings - The worst thing in the world is to be double booked for an event and you have no one to cover you. You lose credibitlity with your customer and you lose money in your pocket. I am a big fan of using smartphones that have access to a calendar such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. Setup several reminders prior to any events that you book so that you make sure you are not double booking yourself.

Organize Your Music Collection - Now remember as a dj for these type of events you have to be aware that you are playing for a diverse crowd. Atleast two days prior to your event make sure you have an organized set that you are playing. You should not be fumbling for music during your set.

Remember you are a professional dj now, rookie mistakes will ensure you don't recieve any future bookings.
As you read this post I hope you are ready to the kick off  the money making season! The same way you practice your dj skills you need to practice the business skills to keep stay  in business.

Good luck djs and be safe this Labor Day Weekend.

-Rob G


Note: Here is a run down of future events you can market yourself towards in the upcoming weeks. I hope this helps!

August/September

• Back To School
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Beginning of Football Season (Pep Rally's, Fraternity Parties)
• Labor Day

October

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Colombus Day - October 8th
• Halloween - October 31

November

• Election Day - November 6
• Veterans Day - November 11
• Thanksgiving - November 22
• Black Friday - November 23

December

• World Aids Day - December 1
• Christmas - December 25
• New Years - December 31