The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B: Recent Episodes
DJ Brian B
Headlining Luxury Travel DJ, Brian B, out of NYC shares a wide variety of travel tips, DJ experience, interviews with event and entrepreneur pros, observations of pop culture and much more to provide the perfect blend for your listening pleasure.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of July 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of June 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of May 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of April 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of March 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of February 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of January 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of December 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of November 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of October 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of September 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of August 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of July 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of June 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of May 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of April 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content communitypage.DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a30 day trial for $5. Try it now.DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJCourse" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what youneed and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you wantto work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Hasthis podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on theApple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of March 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of February 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Step into my collection of "diamonds" from the Hip Hop genre, where I'm sharing some of the tracks that bring depth and heart to my library. In this episode, I’ll feature 10 of my top 27 hip hop favorites that capture the soul of the genre. Looking for the full set? I’ve organized all 27 tracks in a PDF, packed with details on each song’s title, artist, release year, mix, BPM, and key. Tune in as we dive into these timeless tunes that make country music shine!
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of January 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of December 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of October 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of November 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of September 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of August 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Step into my collection of "diamonds" from the Country genre, where I'm sharing some of the tracks that bring depth and heart to my library. In this episode, I’ll feature 10 of my top 136 country favorites that capture the soul of the genre. Looking for the full set? I’ve organized all 136 tracks in a PDF, packed with details on each song’s title, artist, release year, mix, BPM, and key. Tune in as we dive into these timeless tunes that make country music shine!
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Explore the non-dancing wedding "diamonds" of the Alternative genre with me as we uncover the standout tracks that have made a significant impact on my wedding programming. This episode highlights 10 of the 123 tracks of my alternative crate. Curious about the entire crate? I've put all 123 songs in a detailed PDF, providing each track's title, artist, release year, mix, BPM, and key as well as comments/tag. Join me as we dive into it!
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Top 10 Music Picks - July 2024!
- Boyfriend [Even Steve Funk Edit] – Justin Bieber vs The Free Label // Club Killers
- Levels vs Savage [SABER 'Houdini' Bootleg] – Avicii vs Dua Lipa vs Tiësto & Deorro // BPM Supreme
- Ain’t It Fun vs Calling vs Sorry [Kastra Edit] – Paramore, Wuki vs Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso vs Chester Young // Digital Music Pool
- Closer [Brian B's Short Rops & Charles 'Feel so Close' Mashup] – Calvin Harris vs The Chainsmokers // Digital Music Pool
- Down [Pigpen 2024 Edit] – Jay Sean vs Lucas & Steve, DubVision // Headliner’s Music Club
- Good Luck, Babe! [Brian B's VS First Martin 'Something Better' Edit] – Chappell Roan, Audien // Digital Music Pool
- Good Luck, Babe! [Rivas Edit] – Chappell Roan // BPM Supreme
- Titanium [Rivas 'Million Voices' Edit] – David Guetta feat. Sia vs Otto Knows // BPM Supreme
- Everytime We Touch vs Animals [BeatBreaker & Pat C 'Another Place' Edit] – Cascada vs Martin Garrix vs Nasa // BPM Supreme
- Please Please Please [Anthem Kingz Slip Away Edit] - Sabrina Carpenter vs Arlow & Kid Spirit // Heavy Hits
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Better late than never! With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of June 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Join me as I unlock the "diamonds" of the Top 40 hits that resonate most within non-dancing wedding elements (cocktail hour, reception doors open and dinner). In this episode, I'll be delving into 10 of my favorite 29 tracks from this genre specific crate. Interested in the full lineup? I’ve documented all 29 tracks in a comprehensive PDF, which includes detailed information about each song's title, artist, release year, mix, BPM, and key. Tune into this episode for insights and stories behind these selections.
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Wanna peek into my personal music crates? I've been sharing "diamonds" from various decades over the last few episodes. In this episode, I showcase 10 of my 153 non-dancing wedding tracks (think cocktail hour, dinner and reception walk-in) from the vibrant 2010s decade. Interested in seeing the full list? I’ve put together a PDF with all 153 songs, detailing titles, artists, release years, mixes, BPM, keys, and even the comments and tags I use. For access to this comprehensive guide, check the link to my Patreon shop below.
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Step into my personal music vault and explore some of the "diamonds" from my 2000s non-dancing wedding crate. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 tracks from my curated list of 82 songs from that 2000s decade. Want the other 72? I've created a detailed PDF that includes all of them, complete with information on titles, artists, release years, mixes, BPM, and keys. Check the podcast notes for a link where you can get your copy.
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Get ready to experience some of the "diamonds" from my personal music vault as I highlight some gems I frequently play during non-dancing moments at wedding events. In this episode, I'm spotlighting 10 standout tracks (out of 90) from my iconic 1990s non-dancing wedding crate. Interested in discovering the rest? I've put together a PDF that includes all of them, featuring details like titles, artists, release years, remix, BPM, and key. Find the link in the podcast notes to grab your copy.
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I'm diving into my personal music vault to reveal some of the "diamonds" from my extensive collection that I regularly use at wedding events. In this episode, I feature 10 of my 92 diamond tracks from the 1980s. Curious about the remaining 82? I've compiled a detailed PDF listing all of them, complete with my tagging system, titles, artists, release years, mixes, BPM, and keys. Check the podcast notes for a link to the shop where you can get the music listing for yourself.
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I'm opening up my personal music vault and sharing some of the "diamonds" I have in my music library that I use on the regular. In this episode, I share 10 of my 106 diamond tracks from the 1970s (including 1 or.2 bonus tracks). Want the other 96? I've created a PDF with them, including the tags I use, title, artist, year it was released, mix, BPM and key. Visit the shop notated in my podcast notes.
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A listener requested episode based on an interview I did with Drew Pierce recently. How do you rotate your banger tracks? Songs that are massive, songs that where massive, etc. I give a few different strategies that have worked for me. As the analogy goes, there's many ways to skin a cat.
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Like maintenance on your car, it's better to be proactive and regular in doing check-ups on your body and your business to address changes or fixes that need to be made instead of waiting until you find a huge issue. In some cases, that can be too late and cost you a fortune to resolve. In today's episode, I cover 2 health and wellness areas and 1 area of your business that you should include in these regular check-ups.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of May 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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In 2022, I posted an episode (Season 4, Episode 50) about a $50K theft I experienced. I had some progress on that front and shared update #2 (Season 5, Episode 22) in May 2023 and then update #3 (Season 5, Episode 43) in December 2023 (more than 20 months after the theft occurred). Now, over 2 years later, I believe we've come to the end of the road on this situation and I don't think anyone (myself included) could have predicted its conclusion.
Episode Call Backs:
Season 4, Episode 50 - Initial Episode
Season 5, Episode 22 - Update #2
Season 5, Episode 43 - Update #3
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This is another useful episode (IMHO) about dealing with DJ frustrations at events. I share two of them that seem to rattle a bunch of DJs (myself included) - placement in the room and sound ordinances. What happens if you find yourself in one of these situations at an event? How do you do your best to avoid these issues ahead of the event? We discuss those things on this episode.
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Phil Morse has been educating DJs around the world through his learning platform, Digital DJ Tips, for years. In this episode, we talk about how the art of DJ'ing has evolved to this point, where it's headed and whether or not the future of Dj'ing is in a good place. He also is releasing an updated version of his book "Rock The Dance Floor!" on May 30th, 2024. Grab your copy via the link below.
djtips.co/book
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Our job as a DJ is all about the "fun"...until life lands you a severe hit (that eventually happens to all of us in one way or another) which leads to a reality check in keeping things in perspective. I I had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Chris Atwood, a stroke survivor, a DJ himself with the SCE Event Group and genuinely just a good dude. He talks through his life before the stroke, during and where things stand now. Shoutouts to Mike Walter and Jason Jani who get their flowers from Chris on this episode as well.
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Though it's not often considered, clarity in messaging is critical in closing a sale, gaining marketshare, justifying your rate, etc. If you are struggling in any of these areas, it almost always is directly linked to a confusing message. In this episode, I share 5 questions to run every bit of communication/messaging through in order to keep your messaging clear, concise and memorable.
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This past weekend was both a sobering reminder and an encouragement to pursuing artistry. When I was starting out in this industry, my whole sales process and value proposition was wrapped into what I could do at their event. The problem with that is you can't guarantee a lot of those things because so much of it is out of your control. A few years ago I shifted to selling the things I could control. While that is more work (that I actually do enjoy), there still is the day of event pay-off that you hope for as a creative. What happens when the pay-off doesn't occur? I cover that and more in this episode.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of April 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets
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Earlier this year, the Knot published 26 "Do Not Play Songs" from the perspective of a guest attending a wedding. Some (not all) DJs made comments to the effect of, "These are go to songs for me" or "I'd feel handicapped without them." In an effort to help those DJs, Drew Pierce (fellow DJ, editor and programmer extraordinaire) and I give you replacement song ideas for songs #14-26 on the playlist with part of this interview. If nothing else, keep these song ideas on your radar in case they do appear on a client's do not playlist.
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Earlier this year, the Knot published 26 "Do Not Play Songs" from the perspective of a guest attending a wedding. Some (not all) DJs made comments to the effect of, "These are go to songs for me" or "I'd feel handicapped without them." In an effort to help those DJs, Drew Pierce (fellow DJ, editor and programmer extraordinaire) and I give you replacement song ideas for songs #1-13 on the playlist. If nothing else, keep these song ideas on your radar in case they do appear on a client's do not playlist.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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In talking with DJs weekly, I get the sense we're headed for a similar 2023 where a decent amount of DJs aren't having the year in 2024 that they had hoped for as it pertains to both bookings and revenue. In the same breath, they are hopeful based on inquiries for the upcoming year (2025). I've always been a realist rather than a glass half full/glass half empty type person. The reality is that we still have 3/4 of the year to go. If things aren't hitting, don't pack it in. In this interview with my good friend and DJ industry educator, Joe Bunn, we talk through what can be done to not only save 2024 but also plant seeds for 2025.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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I was targeted with a Facebook or Instagram ad by a business coach in the event industry space who made the claim that scaling your business was the only way to achieve true happiness. Having run various types of DJ businesses - from a large scale multi-op to a boutique agency to a single-op, I can emphatically tell you it's not the "only" way. In this episode, I give DJ business owners a couple things to consider in this area.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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Most people think the only way you can win with a booking is by getting paid. No doubt, that is important. But in this episode, I offer two other "wins" you can gain from a booking that are rarely talked about but will absolutely move the needle forward in your business. I also discuss 2 monetary landmines that you should look to avoid.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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I had a completely different direction I was going on the podcast this week and then the Knot's Do No Play List article (from January 2024) made the rounds on social media. As usual with these things, it conjured up a lot of emotion within the DJ community and boy did we see a few folks get triggered. I'm frankly at a loss as to why. What an opportunity you have to show yourself as the expert to your client. In this episode, I give you my thoughts on this.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of March 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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Being a mobile DJ owner is not for the faint of heart. Since running my own business, I've never found a time where I was like, "I'm bored." It doesn't matter if you're a single-op or a multi-op owner; you will always have a never ending list of things to do. That being said, we should never be beholden to our job. It should be a means to an end. Over the years, there's 6 things I've incorporated into my workflow to help me stay efficient with my time. Time is the one thing we can NEVER get back. Once it's gone, it's gone. In sharing these tips, my hope is that you can find at least one of them useful and that it can give you a sense of feeling like you are in control of your responsiblities instead of time and tasks controlling you.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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A homemade Halloween costume, Chevrolet Astro van seats, and blowing $1000. What do these things have to do with being the highest priced DJ on a preferred venue list where you find yourself unable to land events due to the other lower priced DJs on the list? You'll have to listen to find out.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of February 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of January 2024. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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Is networking your kryptonite? Or maybe you find it challenging to do it efficiently (and effectively)? As someone who books business around the country (and a few internationally), it's important that I have a system that not only works but is manageable with all the other things I have going on (family life, other business ventures, etc.). In this episode, I share 5 networking strategies that are working for me in 2024.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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This episode could be a game changing listen for you. At the very least, it should give you all the confidence you would ever need to go out to the world with your pricing, no matter what it is. In the last month and a half, I've been asking clients this question: What Is Your Overall Event Budget? Maybe I was naive for the last 20 years, but after reviewing what it is clients are spending on their events and what percentage of the pie we're receiving, it doesn't seem to me to be an even exchange when you look at the overall impact we have on events. I think it's time we change that. Listen and let me know if you agree.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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I haven't done a rant in a while but this one is warranted. This "dream team"verbiage you're seeing by planners is not helping the industry. In fact, it further divides it. By creating this elitist category of creatives, it also has led to fake inquiries. Nobody deserves that. I address the elephant in the room on this episode.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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In response to the last episode, some listeners wanted me to cover W2 (Employee) vs 1099 (Subcontractors). I've actually run my company both ways a few different times. In this episode, I share the pros and cons to both and give you an option at the end that may be advantageous for those wanting to blur the lines between office workers/event performers.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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One of those "learn on the job" things in the mobile DJ world is how to pay your DJs if you become a mutli-op owner. It usually starts with a copy and paste of someone else's way of doing it and then it morphs into whatever it takes to keep your Djs on the staff. Guilty, party of 1 of those approaches. Over the years, it's become apparent to me that there are 3 options to paying your DJs. I go through the pros and cons of each. At the end of the day, you have a 100% booking pie to work with. Once I wrapped my head around that, it was easy to figure out what I could offer my DJs. What are your thoughts? Am I missing a method? Does one I mention resonate for you?
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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Is goal setting hard for you? It was for me. For years, I felt like I struggled striking the perfect balance between making goals too easy and too hard for myself. There was no rhyme or reason to how I'd figure out what my goals were. A few years back, I started to get real intentional about my goals and put together a structure that not only serves my business well, but also is used for me personally and for my family. I wanted to share it with all of you in hopes of helping you create a goal strategy that sets you up for success in 2024.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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I thought this interview was lost. We recorded this 5 months ago but the file was corrupted. Somehow, I worked some voodoo magic and I was able to bring it back to life. Thank God because there's some gold in here. Malike Adigun is crushing it in Florida with company, Curate Entertainment. A large part of that success has been his marketing and branding. In that vain, he recently launched a new venture called "The Curated DJ" which is a branding and social media agency aimed at helping the mobile DJ figure out their brand identity and tell that story. We talk all the things in this episode.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com. For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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Recently got off a mileage run and documented that journey. I was flooded with questions about what that meant and why airline loyalty programs matter. With that in mind, I decided to record an episode on it.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com. For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of December 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com. For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Last year I posted an episode (Season 4, Episode 50) about a $50K theft I experienced. I had some progress on that front and shared update #2 (Season 5, Episode 22) in May of this year. Here's update #3 (more than 20 months after the theft occurred). Cliff notes version: I'm stilling clinging to the old adage that goes, "The wheels of justice grind slowly."
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of October 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
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DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of November 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
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I've been noticing the denigration of customer service...not just on the national level but on the local level and even within the event industry. Therein lies the opportunity. In this episode, I talk through some of things I've noticed with the decline of service and I give a few tips on how you can stand out.
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DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In this episode, I share 3 travel hacks - Courtyard Marriott hospitality/amenities, mileage matching with airlines, and keeping your paper airport parking ticket. I had to deal with all 3 this past month. Traveling as much as I do, my hope is that these hacks can save you headaches and improve your travel experiences.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of August 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of July2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Recently, there was a discussion in the private event DJ world about how the McDonald's model should be considered as something to emulate - selling services for cheap (and potentially even a subpar product) to produce big net revenue numbers. But is that fool's gold? What are the pros and cons of such an approach? The opposite of this is to sell to less clients for more money. But is there another way other than those two options? I believe there is. We discuss all of this and more on this episode.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
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When the financial belts of our clients tighten or a disaster strikes (hello wildfires, oil spills and COVID), you're able to really test how resilient of a pricing model you have. When it comes down to it and things aren't booking, what do you do? A lot of companies are dropping their prices in order to keep business coming through the door. Sounds like a solid strategy, but is it? Have you ever thought of the consequences of making that type of move? In this episode, I talk through both the short-term and long-term effects of a price reduction strategy as well as how to create a pricing structure that not only allows you to make it to the other side but to do so in an even stronger position than you are today.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
It's an interesting time we're in. A lot of DJs (and event professionals at large) are dealing with clients who are asking for discounts, concessions, compromises to process, etc. This inevitably leads to the "woe is me" argument that has led some to suggest that all mobile DJs should be given a living wage as a baseline. Number one, this doesn't fix the problem and typically encourages bad behavior. Second, you place great risk on clients who hire you based on this flawed wages suggestion. Third, it's not sustainable and ultimately places a black eye on the industry. These hot takes and a host of more on this episode.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In today's episode, I finish with Part 3 of 3 in my interview series with Rob Ferre. We cover all things packing - what to pack, how to pack, and the pack itself. This episode is loaded with great travel hacks. Also, if you're a premium podcast subscriber, you'll get a PDF (a digital shopping list if you will ) of all the things we've talked about from the past 3 episodes.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App
In today's episode, I continue with Part 2 of my Rob Ferre interview. With this section of the interview, we focus in on traveling solo and must-have flying apps. Even if you are just a casual flyer, this episode is chalk-full of nuggets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
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In today's episode, I interview Rob Ferre and we discuss airport lounge rankings and staying fit while traveling. Rob has been traveling more than me this year so he has quite the bit of hacks he's come across. I challenged both of us to come up with some advanced level hacks to share. You'll definitely walk away with some nuggets here.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of June 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I've always been relatively healthy. That said, I had my fair share of late night eats and energy drinks to get me through gig seasons. But as I got into my mid-late 30s, I definitely was starting to feel the effects of some of these poor choices. I would randomly get injured, back flair ups, indigestion, etc. It finally hit a head and I had to figure this out. Working out was never my thing. I opted for sports. But in 2020-2021, when the world in NYC (where I lived at the time), was essentially shut down, I needed something I could do in my apartment. Enter in Matty Pattison, owner/founder of CoreSmart. This has been a total game changer and I'm excited to share this with you. In this current season of the podcast, I've been sharing certain tools and resources of mine in an effort to help others. There's no paid endorsements here...just giving back to the DJ community at large. Enjoy this interview with Matty P.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
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DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
At the end of the day, your client contract tells the ultimate story of your business. With that premise, why is it that our industry often settles for copy and pasting from others or downloading contract templates? Not only does this potentially expose your business to tremendous legal risk but it robs you of the ability to truly differentiate yourself from others. In this episode, I give you 5 things to think about with your contract that I hope leads to us all leveling up our industry vertical.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
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DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
A listener requested topic. Gifting is so broad so I decided in this episode to zero in on "vendor" gifting. There are so many reasons why you should consider doing this. How you implement it can be just as varied. When you do this is critical for maximum impact. But everyone also wants to be unique with the what. I spill the tea on what I've done here but with so many resources now available for sourcing gift ideas, your options are truly limitless. Hopefully, by the end of this episode, I inspire you to get in on the gifting game.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
We've all heard of people who buy houses that are at the top end or above their budget and then they have no money to purchase the necessities to compliment the purchase. They are often referred to as "house poor". Believe it or not, this happens quite often in the private event world. Clients will secure a venue and not have any money to compliment the space with like-minded creatives. These types of clients can be referred to as "venue poor". It's such a shame that this happens for a special event that may only occur once in their lifetime. How do you overcome this issue? I give you 3 ways to do so in this episode.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of May 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In this episode, I talk through this idea of either leading or following prospects when it comes to a sales consult or discovery meeting. For so many, the idea of the DJ company driving those interactions may lead to repelling a potential client. Yes, that's true, but I believe that's a good thing...because you leave room for the right clients who are attracted and frankly excited about the journey you're going to take them on. Pricing really becomes secondary. So what it does it look like to lead? I unpack that on this one.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
So you're a thriving private event DJ in the #2 market in the US and you decide to start over in a new market. What goes into a decision like this? Do you keep your original market location or dump it and go all in on the new one? What's the way to gain marketshare in a saturated market that has great DJs already? All of these questions and more are part of my interview with Krieger, the DJ. He's never at a loss for words and has quite the opinions (which I love!). If you've thought about relocating to another market, this episode is for you.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Last year I posted an episode (Season 4, Episode 50) about the $50K theft I experienced. I've had some progress on that front and wanted to share an update in hopes of helping other DJs that might find themselves in this predicament. I believe the old adage goes something like, "The wheels of justice turn slowly." I can vouch for the accuracy of that statement.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
This is follow up to my previous episode on the DJC Recharge. In this episode, I explains the differences between our November experience and what is happening in July (our Recharge) as well as how this differentiates between other learning experiences out there in the DJ vertical. I also talk through some of the more foundational things you can expect a DJC experience if you are considering attending for the first time as well as some of the changes we're making for 2023's event (if you're a veteran who's been before and/or coming back this year). Some of it is breaking news!
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
What is the DJ Collective Recharge? Yes, it's different than our annual November event. I sincerely wish there would have been something like this when I was starting off so that I didn't have to ONLY learn from personally making massive mistakes as a DJ owner early on. As a now more "seasoned" company owner, I have come to understand the value of real-time mentorship and still have it in place today. This is for every level of DJ owner/operator. You don't want to pass this up...trust me on this. In this episode, I share insight into how this event taking place in Raleigh, NC July 24-25 is laid out and why you need be one of the 50 people in the room.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of April 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Those that do the "private event" traveling DJ thing for more than a one-off gig or two are rare. Drew Pierce has been in it for a while but since 2020 has really gone "all in". In this interview, I get a chance to talk with him about a lot of different things surrounding this topic - his new booking policy, gear must haves, music he's learned along the way to play in regional locations, travel hacks, and a few hilarious travel gig stories as well.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Just got off a week where I went on an invite only FAM trip to Vail, CO and have another invite only FAM I'm attending next month in Martha's Vineyard. If that wasn't enough, I'm hosting my own 'minis' in June and July. Never heard of these things? What I've found over the past year or so is a desire for networking to be more intentional and less surface driven. In this episode, I define these networking event types making the argument that these might just be the future and encourage you to think about hosting your own.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Ever been hit up by a travel DJ for gear and don't know what to charge or how to quote? Or maybe you're getting asked to DJ out of market and want to get the inside scoop on how gear providers should be charging and what's typically included. I feel like with the amount of traveling DJ gigs now happening, this open letter (podcast) was needed. Let me know your thoughts.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In the DJ vertical (and the creative space at large), "package" selling is the most predominant type. But do we understand the advantages and disadvantages to this versus "Option" selling and "1 Solution" selling? In this episode, I break down the various types of selling options and give my own endorsement to the one that I feel places the highest expression of creative value. I've never been able to articulate this as clearly as I do in this episode.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Here's a listener requested topic. You're NOT an owner...but a pseudo single-op who gets booked out by booking agents and DMCs. You've done the work to improve who you are and operate differently than when you were first added to the roster. How do you go about having that conversation about the "new you" and your "new rate" with new prospective agents/DMCs as well as the older ones who are booking you now and are used to the "old you" and "old rate"?
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of March 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
On this season of the podcast, from time to time, I will be sharing with you some of the personal tools that I use which I think can help you as a DJ. In this episode, I sit down with my vocal coach, Gerald Isaac. A vocal coach for a DJ? Yeah, I didn't think I would need one either. Now, almost 2 years in of weekly remote (zoom) 1 hour vocal lessons, I've made a 180 - both in terms of my performance being taken to a higher level and with my thoughts that this can be of help (even to a seasoned veteran DJ like myself). We talk through his vocal coaching approach/philosophy, what a typical lesson is like and he even shares a tip at the end on how to keep your voice fresh and strong when you are on a run of 3-4 events in a week during heavy event season.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
Are you in place where you want to punch up to the next level of clientele but are struggling to get there or at least have some consistency with landing the next level of clientele? Then this is for you. In this episode, I share with you three ways to prepare yourself for that next level and how you can bypass a lot of the trial and error that I went through in punching through.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
If ever I had a strength in DJ'ing, it's this...knowing what music to play during the "in between" moments. In my past life, I had to curate songs that went with specific story or subject lines so I became really good at not only knowing WHERE to insert music but WHAT to insert. Whenever people shadow me at events, this is something that gets mentioned often. In this episode (a listener requested topic), I share moments to look for in corporate and wedding events, play you a few sample tracks and give you intel on where to look for these types of songs.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: This is applicable whether you are a single op or a mult-op. and boy do I wish this was around a few years ago when I really needed it. Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership Coaching is offering a free 1 hour coaching session - this is for my podcast listeners ONLY. Mention BRIAN B when you sign up at https://www.brocbarton.com to claim this amazing offer.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of February 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In the last couple years, I've been blessed to punch up in working with high net worth clientele. At the ultra luxury level, there's quite a difference in what those types of clients value and the behavior that needs to go along with it. While I have been able to naturally adjust, I wish I had some of the nuggets I share in this episode without having to adapt on the fly.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
In a day and age where it's easy to just copy and paste (hello ChatGPT) website verbiage, social media captions or even marketing strategies, how do you stand out? Newsflash: It's not to yell louder or spend more on advertising. It's about going deeper. One of the ways to do this is through story-telling. This isn't new..."story" is a marketing buzz word. But even with it out there, not may people are doing it....or at least not doing it well. In this episode, I talk through not only why it's important, but how to format those stories, and then I give you 4 types of stories you should be telling as well as 4 steps to telling better stories. Even if we all are sharing stories, mine and yours will be unique....and that's when/how we attract our tribe (ideal clients).
Book Reference: Stories That Stick by Kendra Hall
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
On this season of the podcast, from time to time, I will be sharing with you some of the tools that I use which I think can help you as a DJ. In this episode, I sit down with VIBO's founder, Michael Mahler. Vibo is an event planning and music request app that I've been using ever since it launched in the US back in 2017. For those not familiar with the app, Michael talks through some of the highlights of the product. We discuss some of the things on the horizon for the app's future and then he also drops a golden nugget in sharing one of the things he wishes he could go back and tell his younger entrepreneurial self. Lastly, he shares where you can find him and demo the product for yourself in 2023.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I've had a ton of conversations with DJ company owners recently and unlike previous years where we all were tracking in somewhat the same direction, this year (2023) I'm hearing a lot of companies that are in "feast" mode while a considerable amount of others are in "famine" mode. Why is this? And if your inquiries are minimal, how can you change that? In this episode, I give you 3 reasons that I believe are causing the famine and I also share how you can get to the other side. This is a line in the sand moment. Don't let it pass you by.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I talk a lot about loyalty to an airline or two (or three). But if travel DJ life is more of a "one off" than the norm, loyalty to a specific airline might not always be possible. I also talk a lot about the need to be well rested and at your most optimal peak-performance self at travel gigs. Without a first class ticket, this might be tough when you're sitting in the back or in the middle seat (or worse, both) with limited or zero recline options (yes, I realize these are first world problems). Or maybe you're flying to an industry event or conference this year and want an elevated flying experience. This is where this hack can come in handy. In this short (under 6 minutes) episode, I give you a hack to having a first class type of experience without paying for it.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of January 2023. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
This is a listener requested topic. An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) is seen often in the nightlife world. But is it necessary in the private event space? The answer is - it depends. Unfortunately, this is not a black or white answer here. In this episode, I break down not only when it could be advantageous for you but also what I feel should be included and how to get one made.
DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com.
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
I've been pretty vocal about the need for me to get a 75% deposit from clients upon booking. This isn't about a money grab - in fact, far from it. In this episode, I break it down to help a DJ who tried to make the shift to this 75% with a client and it caused some pushback from said client. The DJ was looking for advice to counter this and book them. Context is everything. Listen to this episode for clarity here.
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DJs: Are you not using VIBO, the music request and planning app? Let's fix this for you! Go to https://vibodj.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: DJBRIANB - it gets you $10 off your first month's subscription.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
It's been a badge of honor for so long in our industry to not only book events in bulk but to book them as far out as possible. It shows you are in demand. It proves that you marketing is paying off. It puts you in a rare class of the elite DJ. Or does it? In this episode, I give you the other side of the coin as well as food for thought to consider pausing booking for 2024.
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DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. In this episode, I share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds for the month of December 2022 with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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On the heels of the last episode, I share a tremendous failure of the business this year. There's no doubt this has given me some character stripes - that is for sure. In this episode, I share what happened, how I handled it and where things stand currently. This one is a doozy.
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What would you attempt to do if you knew you would fail? But in failing, you knew there would be a positive return from it. The reality is that failure is always possible. In fact, it's more than likely probable. In this episode, I talk through this idea of developing the leadership skill of anticipating failure and leveraging it for a positive.
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I have found that part of preparing for a new year is deciding whether or not to implement changes to your business or stay the course. That requires a decision to be made. But what should guide your decision making with this or anything for that matter? I believe it boils down to 2 things. In this episode, I break it down for you. Give it a listen. I think you'll be better positioned to make decisions moving forward.
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As we get ready to jump into 2023, it's important to get things re-aligned before we jump back into the day to day. In the last episode we talked about clarity around the vision. This episode is sort of a Part 2 on that idea in talking through vision casting and vision carrying. Who does what role? Why is this so important to understand? Listen to this episode and let me unpack this important subject that could transform your company culture today.
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As we get ready to jump into 2023, I felt this was a timely topic. Clarity around the vision of an organization is mission critical to their success. In this episode, I give you six questions to answer which will not only help define a vision but have everyone who works for or with you singing the same tune.
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I just finished the Engage Conference (#4 of 4 that I attended in 2022). For this last one in Arizona, I was the general sessions DJ and I also did a pool set...in 42 degree weather. Yes, I had to re-think my set going in as I knew this would be different. In this episode, I talk through my strategy for DJ'ing a non-rager pool set, share some tracks, and at the conclusion of this episode, I give you a special downloadable bonus of the entire setlist for the holidays as a "thank you" for your support.
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I just finished the Engage Conference (#4 of 4 that I attended in 2022). For this last one in Arizona, I was the general sessions DJ. In this episode, I talk through my strategy for DJ'ing a multi-day general session event and go into detail on how to program for Day 2 (which is different than Day 1) At the conclusion of this episode, I even give you a special downloadable bonus for the holidays as a "thank you" for your support.
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I just finished the Engage Conference (#4 of 4 that I attended in 2022). For this last one in Arizona, I was the general sessions DJ. In this episode, I talk through my strategy with the conference in general, some tricks and hacks for sourcing tracks and nailing timing and I even give you a special downloadable bonus for the holidays as a "thank you" for your support.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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I'm on the road today and I always bring my podcasting gear just in case inspiration strikes. Today is one of those days. I give some updated travel hacks that I'm utilizing - I cover airport lounges, hotels, snacks and sleep aids. All links to the things I talk about are listed below.
Airport Lounge Hack (Priority Pass): https://www.prioritypass.com
Hotel Booking Sites
Hotels.com https://www.hotels.com
HotelTonight: https://www.hoteltonight.com
Snacks
Trader Joe's Natural Turkey Jerky
RXBar Chocolate Sea Salt
Alani Energy Drinks
Xtend Electrolytes
Sleep Aids
Natural Melatonin Gummies
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The lost music episode. Whoops! I forgot to post this one. With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these were my July 2022 Picks, all of these I'm still use at the beginning of December (time of recording). I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Starting a new series within the podcast called "Inside The DJC". This is like getting a backstage pass into the thinking of an event producer but I will always tie it back into application for your individual business. In this episode, we talk through incremental change and why I believe it can be fool's gold. Foundational change, on the other hand, is not easy or quick but is stuff that moves mountains in one's business. Lean in as I go a little deep here.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these are October 2022 picks, all of these I still use at the end of November (time of recording). I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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This is a listener requested topic - whether it's a planner or a DJ or a venue representative, each (in a lot of cases) feels like they should control the timeline. How do you handle a situation where there is dissension amongst the client and vendor team on this issue? In this episode, I give you the answer within the first 60 seconds then dive into the nuances (of which there are many). I think you can set yourself up to shine but most of the work has to be done on the front end to succeed.
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With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. So although these are September 2022 picks, all of these I still use in November (time of recording). I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Yes, it's October 31st. Yes, these picks are from August. But as I explain in the episode, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Have you ever thought about DJ'ing internationally? 9 times out of 10 most clients are going to have a planner help them with this. So who better to ask about this than a planner who ONLY does international work but is based in the United States. In today's interview, I talk with Paulina Corvi from Paulina Corvi events. She discusses how she picked the location she serves, how she markets herself, and what her creative bent and processes are.
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This is a listener requested topic - when to split your company brand in two. In this episode, I share a little of my story and how it came to pass that I created 2 companies with vastly different processes, value offerings, and price points. There's a time and place for making the split but knowing why and when is the key.
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I come from a destination event background where guest counts typically range from 50-150 people. The thought of needing or wanting a booth monitor just seemed unnecessary. Over the years, I've evolved on this issue. I give you some reasons to consider having one at every event as well as share which models I use within this episode. If you use a monitor, what are you using? Inquiring minds would love to know.
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I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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Has anyone else seen an increase of after party inquiries? I feel like once a week I'm getting a call for this type of event. In this episode, I talk through why I think after parties are on the rise and furthermore why I think they're here to stay. I give you some reasons why I think you should consider doing them and also give you a tip on how to market for them.
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As a continuation of my last episode, the question of what clients are paying for is going to be more prevalent than ever. I speak from recent personal experience. This is great news for those that take the time to define what it is they do (beyond the pretty) and spell out where the client's dollars are earmarked. I believe the future of the business will demand us go there in defining uniqueness. This will make it impossible to replicate for every DJ business out there. .
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Most people don't want to poke the bear or deal with the elephant in the room. It's uncomfortable, possibly painful, and it's not the most fun thing to talk about. However, like a train coming down the tracks, it's not going to reverse course. It's coming (for some, it's already here) so best to have a game plan in place. What am I talking about? Inflation! Whether you want to believe it or not, it will impact your DJ bookings in some way. In this episode, I talk through the different DJ categories that will be hit the hardest and then I give some suggestions on how to come out on top when we get to the other side of it.
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I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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PREMIUM CONTENT PODCAST EPISODE: There's a saying that goes, "leaders are readers". I stand behind that 100%. In this particular episode, I give you my top 3 out of 10 books that need to be on your reading list if you're running a DJ business. SPOILER: While I know we have some incredible authors within our industry (shoutout to Mike Walter, Joe Bunn, Mitch Taylor, Alan Berg and Andrea Eppolito to mention a few), I pull from outside our industry on this list. I explain why on the episode. If you want all 10, check out my website by clicking "premium podcast content", there you will be able to download a PDF of my top 10 PLUS 5 honorable mentions.
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3 books referenced in this episode:
The Four Obsessions Of An Extraordinary Executive
Rework
Built To Sell
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I think the saying goes, "Father time is undefeated". That being said, in this day and age, we have all the tools and resources to DJ much longer than ever before. So how do you have longevity in the DJ game? In this episode, I share 6 tips which I believe give you the biggest chance for staying a DJ long-term.
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I don't typically do DJ gear product reviews on this podcast but felt as a traveling DJ, this would be helpful for those that are doing travel gigs and wondering if these products would be viable. In this episode, I review the Pioneer DDJ-Rev 7, the Pioneer XDJ-XZ and the AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless Headphones. None of these things were on my wish list when they first came out but after playing with them, my tune has changed slightly.
Products Reviewed
Pioneer DDJ-Rev7
Pioneer XDJ-XZ
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless Headphones
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I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets.
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We're in the midst of industry convention season. Do you have a strategy in not only deciding which ones to attend but also how to maximize your investment at them? What's a true win? In this episode, I sit down with one of my really good friends and photographer extraordinaire, Phillip Van Nostrand. He's based out of NYC and has nailed ROI in attending industry shows. He shares so many nuggets that your next show experience is guaranteed to be better just by listening to this.
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Ever dealt with a parent of the bride or groom who is almost sabotaging the wedding by being on a power trip? How do you balance your allegiance to the person signing the contract with the person(s) who could be paying for the wedding? In this episode, I give you my take on how I would handle something of this nature.
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Often we think of leadership as only being needed for companies with a lot of employees and generally, you're thrust into the role as the company grows without any training whatsoever. That can lead to some costly mistakes if you aren't careful. In this episode, I sit down with Broc Barton owner of Elevate Entertainment. He realized early on that the best leaders tend to work on themselves first. Once that is in order, it flows down to the rest of the organization. He's doing some incredible things with his team in this leadership development endeavor that I think could transform our entire industry if we all got on board.
As mentioned in this episode, check out Broc Barton Lifestyle Leadership here.
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Upon looking at the title, you might think to yourself, "This guy sure is full of himself! A rider? For a private event DJ?" The answer is 'no' to the full of himself part but 'yes' to the need for it as a private event DJ. In this episode, I talk through why I feel it's important to have one and some of the things you should include. At the end, I share where you can download my personal DJ rider in full.
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Even though we've mentioned some of it in our DJ Collective recap videos, I haven't ever shared The DJ Collective Origin Story except from the DJC stage (and even then, you'd only know if you were at a DJC). There's been a lot of chatter about DJ learning opportunities as we're in the midst of “DJ Industry Show Season”. If you're looking for something that is truly a career game changer (some attendees have even used the phrase “life changing”), then this episode is for you. We've never cared about growing this into something massive (though if it happens, we're ok with it); we care more about having the right people attend. So while we don't heavily advertise the event, there is a reason why this experience has either sold out or oversold every year and it goes back to the foundation. In this episode, I talk through what it is, why it started, how it launched and really the ethos behind the experience. It has never wavered...though it has evolved over the years. You will have a little more understanding of what makes this "experience" so different from other learning opportunities in the DJ industry and I'd even go as far as to say the event industry at large. Take a listen as I cover DJC 1.0.
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As a full-time destination event DJ, I'm booking all my travel right now for events up through May. As I did a search last week for some flights, I was shocked to find ticket prices were in some cases THREE TIMES more than the typical price. So how do you handle this? Especially when you're quoting prices 6-12 months out, how do you protect yourself without knowing something like a gas surge is on the horizon? In this episode, I give you 2 strategies to consider which will limit your risk of profitability and I also share a ton of little purchasing hacks along the way. Even if you're just the occasional flier for business or leisure, there's some tips for everyone in this episode.
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Sometimes pop culture gives us moments (both good and bad) that we can learn from. Last night was one of them, especially as entertainers, at one of the world's premiere events. In this episode, I give you 5 things we can learn as entertainers from the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscar moment.
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In this episode, I share why I think a negative can actually be a positive. We start out saying "no" as a child but at some point, we're told we should always say "yes". As entrepreneurs, I believe we need to get back to our child-like roots.
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I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 10 most interesting musical track finds with you this month. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my events.
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This might be one of the most valuable episodes I've ever recorded and not for the reason you think. Getting 5 star reviews is important no doubt, but building a foundation for your business that allows you to get them for 'a process that is certain' rather than 'an outcome that is not' is a game changing philosophy. This is where I think creatives in our industry need to go.
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One of my podcast premium content subscribers asked me to cover how I create and present my custom proposals. It's morphed over the years and I feel like I have it in the best place I possibly can (at the moment). In this episode, I talk through what I include in the proposal, the tools I use to create the various pieces and finally how I send them out.
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Whether we realize it or not, we all have a red line - that is, a place where we won't let a client or a creative partner (i.e. a planner, photographer, etc.) cross. If they go beyond that line, it threatens the quality of the work or at the very least, sets a terrible precedent for the remainder of the working relationship. In this episode, I talk about my red line and why I think it's important for every creative to establish one.
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Ghosting - it’s just a part of what we have to deal with as an industry…or is it? In this episode, I make a case for how we can stop it all together. It takes a commitment to not be swayed by the almighty dollar and to stand in your truth. If we do this, we’ll finally be able to get rid of not only the negative buzz word itself but the action all together.
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I've always been a fan of rewarding yourself (if you sell yourself) or your salespeople for a sale. There are exceptions but by and large sales is not easy - time and money spent to market for the client you want, the sales consult, the proposal, the signing of the contract and the payment. That's a lot of steps. So when you get that sale, you should enjoy the spoils, whether it's you as the owner/salesperson or your sales team. In this episode, I walk through how to set up a sales commission structure. I've been a part of some awesome companies/organizations that have this stuff on lock and think I can give you some out of the box ideas here, whether you are a single-op or a multi-op.
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I've heard a lot of DJ podcasts recently reference the benefit of short formality song edits and NY/NJ Mini Dance Sets. I want to give the other side of that argument. Simply put, I'm not a fan of either. I think both hurt the reception more than they help. In this episode, I give you my take on both and leave you with some food for thought.
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Part 2 of 2 wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. Joining me as guest contributors are Drew Pierce from Long Beach, CA and Stylus Chris from Washington DC. In this episode, we cover opening dance sets and peak hour dance sets.
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My music episodes are back. In this episode, I talk through wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. Joining me as guest contributors are Drew Pierce from Long Beach, CA and Stylus Chris from Washington DC. Specifically in this part 1, we cover cocktail hour, doors open and dinner.
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Have you ever had to articulate to a client what your deposit is for? To me, the answer to this question is just one in a line of questions that tells the story of your business. In this episode, I talk through the most commons answers to this question that I hear from DJ companies. Then, I try and give a perspective on it that I think could really change the trajectory of how you approach your business in general.
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Are you tired of constantly dealing with customers or clients who say you're too expensive or they've found a cheaper DJ? I know I was. I'd be told it was all about things like being more persuasive, responding quickly, or showing value. The reality is that it goes much deeper than that. In this episode, I give you a few different things to think about and some tips so you can avoid wasting your time with people that just aren't your client.
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Don't you hate it when advertisers call you and want you to advertise or marketers ping you wanting you to to participate in something you have no interest in doing? You don't want to say yes but you also might not have the heart to say no. How can you word something professionally that stops them in the tracks? Here's one of my go to lines. This is a fail safe. There is no way they can rebuttal you on this type of answer...it stops them dead in their tracks and you put the onus on them to remember to reach back out. I hope this helps you as much as it has me.
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It's a New Year...but man did this last one (2021) kick my butt; to the point that I ran out of gas and am just now finally getting well. I talk through how to have your family or significant others support you when things get crazy then share 2 things that radically changed my year in 2021.
Links to programs mentioned:
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http://www.thegeraldisaacstudio.com
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Rant...Errr...DJ Dad Talk Time. From the inception of this podcast, the goals have been to #1 - have conversations that others in our industry aren't having; ones that go deeper than surface level and #2 - push our industry forward. So when I see something that runs contrary to that, I feel it's my duty to share my take on the subject in a way that may run counter to what the rest of our industry is doing. I don't do it to change you mind necessarily but to help us not become blind sheep following those who have the loudest megaphones. Lately, I've been seeing a ton of people using declarative statements on social calling out haters. What's the purpose? Do those who are truly successful and have actual haters do that? I'm not seeing it from where I sit. In this episode, I make the arguments for letting the haters talk and not giving them a seat in my headspace.
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Another story from the gig log. I share the story (a first for me as a DJ as it pertains to this particular issue) but the greater point of the episode is to ponder when is enough enough as far as the private event DJ always being looked to save the day when there's an emergency? Where's the line? What has happened to competent professionals? I hope this is not the post COVID norm but maybe it is. Anyway, here's a call to the greater private event DJ community - the more we enable others by bailing out folks when it's not our responsibility, the more this is going to reflect poorly on us and the more often it will happen. The real loser in all this is the client; and that's the real tragedy here.
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I worked an ungodly amount of events this past Fall. With that, comes a ton of stories. In this episode, I share 3 of them - the faulty power box, lost luggage, and one about a broken elevator. These are just the tip of the iceberg of things I've experienced over the last few months. More stories to come. But with each one, there's an opportunity to learn from them and not only get perspective, but get better at my craft.
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It takes a minute for me to get there but the crux of this episode is about transparency (especially with our social media). Do our clients really need to see everything? I think there is a line and at some point, transparency has some diminishing returns if you don't hold it in check. Here's my take on the subject.
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One thing I feel like I'm really good at is multi-tasking and getting things done. I DJ and sell my own events, run a DJ Experience called the DJC, record this podcast, run a coaching group and do individual coaching, am in 3 masterminds myself, have a mid-level DJ brand I own, handle my own social media and that's just my "work" life. Add in a wife, a kiddo, my own hobbies and interests and you can see things are busy for me. Then add to that the fact that I'm on the road at least half the year. I've had to learn how to be efficient and maximize my time. In this episode, I share some of the things I've learned along the way and give some pointers on how I make it all work.
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Is there a difference between being thirsty and hungry? Absolutely there it is. In this episode, I break down the nuances between the two and talk through why I feel it's imperative that you get this right. This could literally make or break certain opportunities that are presented to you.
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As you move into higher end events, you will inevitably be working with a planner. So it makes sense to ask, what are planners looking for in DJ Set-ups? This may influence what you invest money into. I don't think it's as complicated as it may seem. Communication is key. In this episode, I talk through what is truly important here and share a few of the things that have worked well for me.
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Getting a little deep in the weeds on this one. Once you move from hobby/amateur creative to professional, can you measure quality? Unless it's a specific metric, I think it becomes more of a stylistic question, then one of quality. In this episode, we dissect this further.
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In the last episode, I ran out of time to give an in depth Engage Summits overview. So in this episode, I hit the highlights of what to expect should you ever decide to go. I wish something like this was around before I had attended. Enjoy.
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As someone who has had a podcast for the last 3 years, I take seriously the responsibility to deliver episodes that have content where I have done the work to study the issue at hand. When I see others not doing the same, I get triggered. Engage Summits is something that has changed my life in a lot of ways and so it's important that the story that is told about it is accurate. After hearing a YouTube clip (link below) that was filled with inaccuracies and straight assumptions from someone who not only has never attended but has not put in the work to accurately inform viewers what it is, I had to set the record straight.
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I used to think that event attire didn't REALLY matter as an entertainer at private event functions. If the skills were on point, fashion was just an after thought. Maybe I was right when I first started. However, these days it's just as important as your DJ Set-Up. In this episode, I talk with my good friend and colleague, Rob Ferre from Life of The Party out of Salt Lake City, Utah. We talk through our two different approaches as well as give some Tips and Hacks as it pertains to DJ fashion.
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For a lot of DJs, 2020 was a bad year. As COVID has started to get behind us and the world is opening up more and more, inquires for private events have been coming in hot! So the temptation is to raise your rates and make up for last year. In this episode, I make the case for why that's a terrible idea.
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In this episode, I interview one of my favorite DJs I've met in my DJ journey - DJ Hapa. This dude is next level on so many fronts. He is a former recording artist, runs a DJ school, hosts the podcast, A Tribe Called Dad, and still DJs himself while also raising his 3 kids alongside his wife, T Lopez. We talk about the transition from no kids to kids as a DJ, the scarcity mindset of losing gigs, and he shares some of the things he has learned as a DJ dad.
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In this episode, I share a few stories from some of my latest events - DJ'ing with (almost ) no pants, some epic toasts and a revelation about getting older.
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In this episode, I share some revelations from traveling in a post-COVID world - from limited flights options, to rental car shortages and ride sharing gouging. I also give you some travel hacks to get around these things as well as contract and selling advice.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk marketing tips that are pertinent to the working DJ. Whether you are a single op, established multi-op owner or veteran DJ company, we do our best to cover it for all the DJ categories. In this episode, we talk about physical vs digital marketing collateral. What physical ones should you keep? What digital ones should you consider? Joe Bunn and I share our thoughts.
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The travel DJ life isn't all roses people (at least it's not for me). I learned a valuable lesson this past weekend in booking a flight with a budget airline. In this episode, I share the story and also give you a travel hack.
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I often get asked about my sales follow up process. I wish I could tell you it's some elaborate formula but honestly, it's rather straightforward. That said, there are a lot of nuances. I break it all down. Be sure to have your notepad out to take some notes.
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it's April Fool's Day. In this month's re-occurring music series with Brian B and co-hosts, Digital Dave and Jason Jani, we thought we'd cover a topic that most DJs would never touch for fear of getting clowned on. We're going to share our guilty pleasure tracks. Which one of us listens to Celine Dion? Who still gets pumped up to jock jams? Who's a sucker for an 80s movie soundtrack ballad? You'll have to listen to find out and no this is NOT a joke. We hope have as much fun listening as we did recording this one.
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5il2NnXsKrkN1lycJ2khok?si=I7x6_nfNRMKEa3lIKXXebg
My Personal Seasonal Playlist (Winter 2021): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JCGSz64gE0x7zdgeSNpsM?si=mHoft6F8QSeLPsxYeVT8-w
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Now that the world is starting to reset and events are coming back across the country, I thought I'd jump into some topics that are performance related. Grand Exits have always been the bane of my existence as a wedding DJ. I get the reason why they happen (photo/video op) but talk about an anti-climatic ending. Over the years, there's been a rise in "fake" grand exits which happen typically in the middle of the last dance set. Hate those too. However, I've put a twist on them and now I LOVE fake grand exits. I pitch them in lieu of the real thing. Everyone wins. I'm I share with you my fake grand exit method.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series which Brian B, Digital Dave and Jason Jani all co-host with a different special guest each month. For March 2021, we have the one and only DJ Spider joining us from Los Angeles, CA. We don't just play tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them.
Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put a lot of them from these monthly episodes on 1 Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
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This is a re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk marketing tips that are pertinent to the working DJ. Whether you are a single op, established multi-op owner or veteran DJ company, we do our best to cover it for all the DJ categories. In this episode, we talk about marketing your reviews. Once you get one, how do you use it promote your business? Joe Bunn and I share our thoughts.
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As events are on the horizon sooner rather than later for most markets, I thought it would be helpful to share my tips for getting reviews. Spoiler alert: It actually starts before the event even happens.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk marketing tips that are pertinent to the working DJ. Whether you are a single op, established multi-op owner or veteran DJ company, we do our best to cover it for all the DJ categories. In this episode, we talk about marketing your differences. How do you separate yourself from others in your market? Joe Bunn and I share our thoughts.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series which Brian B, Digital Dave and Jason Jani all co-host with a different special guest each month. For February 2021, we have Stylus Chris joining us. He's an incredible track selector, resident DJ for MLB's Washington Nationals, works clubs and travels around the country as a destination private event DJ out of Washington DC. We don't just play tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put a lot of them from these monthly episodes on 1 Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5il2NnXsKrkN1lycJ2khok?si=I7x6_nfNRMKEa3lIKXXebg
My Personal Seasonal Playlist (Winter 2021): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JCGSz64gE0x7zdgeSNpsM?si=mHoft6F8QSeLPsxYeVT8-w
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Can you have a business strategy when it comes to philanthropy? I believe you can. In this episode, I give your 3 strategies to consider.
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I recently had to make a life-changing decision. It was tough. There was not a clear answer on what to do and either way I went on it seemed like it could be the right call. In this episode, I break down my process for making life-changing decisions which honestly could be applied to any decision making.
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The hottest new app for business - Clubhouse. Most folks I know have at least heard of it by now. But are you maximizing it to the fullest? Is it consuming your time? In this episode, I break the app down and give some best practices that I've incorporated to help me and my business.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series which Brian B, Digital Dave, and Jason Jani all co-host with a different special guest each month. For January 2021, we have Drew Pierce joining us. He's a programming monster DJ out of Long Beach, CA. We don't just play tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put a lot of them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5il2NnXsKrkN1lycJ2khok?si=I7x6_nfNRMKEa3lIKXXebg
My Personal Seasonal Playlist (Winter 2021): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JCGSz64gE0x7zdgeSNpsM?si=mHoft6F8QSeLPsxYeVT8-w
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This is a new once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk marketing tips that are pertinent to the particular month in which we record (in this case, January 2021). These are tips aimed at the mobile DJ owner - whether you are a single op, established multi-op owner or veteran DJ company. With booking season in high gear right now and with COVID still a major obstacle for a lot of DJs in various parts of the country, we talk through what we each feel DJ company owners in the categories above should be focused on right now.
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Most private event DJs can admit to having had a Karen at one of their events at one point or another in their career. But have you ever dealt with multiple Karen's at the same event? I can now check that box. In this episode, I share how I navigated that scenario and give a few tips that could help you should you run into a similar situation.
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In this episode, I share with you about having my own personal first REAL COVID scare at an event. Talk about nerve-racking. You'll hear how I handled it and what I'm doing going forward. Stay vigilant folks. We're still not out of the woods yet.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in December 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode (volume 6), I interview some from the DJ Industry Media - Eddie Short with Pro Mobile in the UK, John Young with Disc Jockey News and DJNTV and Jim Tremayne with DJ Times in 3 separate mini interviews. Similar to the DJ Manufacturers/Service Providers, these outlets are so important to our industry because they get the scoop for all sectors of our business yet they have no outlet for sharing it in this type of context. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I did interviewing them.
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode (volume 5), I interview Michael Mahler with Vibo, Hector Escobedo from Pioneer and Warren Peace from Direct Music Service in 3 separate mini interviews. These companies are so important to our industry yet they have no outlet for sharing how COVID has affected their businesses. Enjoy these candid conversations.
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In this episode, Digital Dave and myself give you 7 tips to making a great holiday playlist and we even sample some of our favorite Christmas tracks. Whether you are a DJ or not, this is a good guide in putting something together for yourself, your clients or your friends. Looking for some of the tracks we talk about? I put them on my own Holiday 2020 Spotify playlist. Dave also included some of them in his holiday 2020 Christmas mix - links below.
DJ Brian B's 2020 Holiday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71PecIohxRqhFRmMQbG5sN?si=99rEAuE7Q1KeJoN1q7Pg-Q
Digital Dave's Holiday Music 2020 Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/throwbacks/throwback-radio-137-digital-dave-christmas-mix/
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Episode 100 is here! I decided to take a break from all things serious and add a bit of levity on here - in a year (2020) that could definitely use some. I called on some my insanely talented friends and colleagues to open the vault on event stories that are funny and at times, shocking. My thanks to Bob Conti, Andrea Eppolito, Emily Clark, Lindsey and Cherish Conklin, Graeme Cowgill, Hugh Howser, Amy Shey Jacobs and Mike Walter.
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In this episode, I am joined by DJs Drew Pierce and Romin Zandi and we talk through how to navigate a COVID outbreak at an event. Pretty crazy story. Some good takeaways that could help if you run into a situation like this.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in November 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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In this episode, I talk through why it's important to check your Knot and WeddingWire listing right now more than ever and how to make it stand out.
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In this episode, I talk through 4 ways to handle securing gear on destination events. I suspect DJs are going to get a lot more client requests for potentially doing a destination event while states and countries stagger their re-openings due to COVID. Knowing how to price this out and where to get gear is crucial to the equation.
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In this episode, I talk through a personal situation. I consider it my first real dad moment. At the end of the episode, I give 2 ideas for DJ Dads out here.
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In this episode, I break down how I have my Serato crates organized. Everyone does it differently but this is what works for me. This is definitely a "must listen" for the working mobile DJ., especially one who does a ton of different event types.
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In this episode, I give you a product review of something I've been using for the last few months: Automate Your DJEP. If you are a user of DJ Event Planner, a CRM for DJs, this is a must have! I'm always hesitant to add more services or systems to the back-end of my business (what's the old saying, "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.") but you have to continue to push forward and be on the lookout for new tools to stay relevant and make the most of your time and money. Automate Your DJEP has done that for me. This is not a paid endorsement; just me sharing a product that has done wonders for me and my business. If you're interested in learning more about this product, go to automateyourdjep.com.
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I interview Ross B with Rock With U Entertainment. This dude is a ball of positivity and he gives some awesome nuggets about how's he built his business to gross $5 million a year and what he's done to assure his company makes it through this pandemic.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in October 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I interview Jason Klock with Klock Entertainment. Some may assume it is easier to deal with tough business decisions the bigger you are - quite to the contrary. Jason talks through some of his strategies in getting through this crazy pandemic.
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DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I interview Cooper Brown with One Above Entertainment. He decided to go full-time with his DJ business in 2020 just before the pandemic turned this year upside down. How has and is he navigating this? Listen to his story in this episode.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in September 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in August 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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This month for our travel tips episode, I interview Rob Ferre from Life Of The Party out of Salt Lake City, Utah. He gives us his top 3 essentials to bring on travel events during COVID. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I wanted to start with a few people who are a part of “The BBC Collective” – a crowd-sourced learning environment of creative businesses with the mantra of becoming better creative businesses. We have 3 mini interviews with Sean Low, who runs the group, Maria Maxit who owns/operates Maxit Flower Design out of Houston, and Andrea Eppolito, a wedding planner extraordinaire out of Las Vegas.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in July 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of these tracks we talk about? I put them on my Spotify Music playlist and sometimes they make my seasonal playlist (links below).
Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wfvx5ynNG7P3zQXhoCZdJ?si=JFP7WPn8SB6QWNHT_QEktA
Seasonal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ENrdprHGmi0MTQsfiD00o?si=Nef3tmtQRpeD-O_rxlzYjQ
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It's always bewildered me why collaboration is frowned upon...especially in the entertainment space. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Steele and Lauren Brettell, co-owners of Lucy Black Entertainment out of Washington DC. They've really pushed the bar in the luxury market with this collaboration over competition mantra. We also cover running an entertainment business as women, partnerships, as well as a few lightning round questions at the end to get to know them better. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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I had my first exposure to being the target of some "cancel culture'esque" behavior this past week. In this episode, Digital Dave and I talk through not only how cancel culture has infiltrated the DJ and event industry but how we should handle it. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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I jump back into the physical events pool this weekend - over 4.5 months since my last physical event. A lot of has changed; especially as it pertains to event prep. It has added more cost and time to ensure I am protected both physically and financially. In this episode, I talk through some of the strategic changes I've had to make (spoiler: it's not just hand sanitizer and a mask). Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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In the last few weeks, I've had a major life shift with a new baby (first time parent here). I give a little update to that in this episode. Then I turn to what the entire world is grappling with - COVID. However, I want to address 2 things that don't seem to be getting a lot (if any) talk - that is hedging long and playing to your strengths. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
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This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in June 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
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A lot of folks see those who have success and they think it's all gravy for them. However, successful people are human too. They deal with their share of adversity and setbacks (sometimes more than most). In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague, Jason Jani. We talk through a little of his story and how he's dealt with adversity. This is raw, candid and not something that is IG safe. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this final episode of our 3 part food series, we cover dinner spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover lunch spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover breakfast spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in May 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, I interview a long-time friend and colleague Tony So. We both are in the "destination" event business - him being a DJ located in a destination hot spot, Hawaii, and me, as a DJ, traveling to destinations. We talk through how we're walking through this pandemic both vocationally and personally. Tony is wise beyond his years. You'll pick up some great takeaways from this conversation. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
This is part 2 of an interview with my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We continue our discussion on a couple areas of the private event space. In this episode, we tackle wedding dinner music and corporate cocktail hour music. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but also play a few of our favorite tracks we like to use. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, I interview my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We discuss a couple areas of the private event space (wedding cocktail hour and doors open music) that don't get a ton of attention musically from the DJ community. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but also play a few of our favorite tracks we like to use. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in April 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, I give an in depth review of HeavyHits Music Pool. It's become one of my go to pools for exclusive edits. If you're interested in joining the HH fam, go to heavyhits.com and enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for just $5. Try it now.
Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
We are entering a new reality soon and events will never go back to the way they were. What that looks like POST-COVID is unknown. No one is an expert here. This has never happened before in our lifetime. We'll all have to adapt and pivot when that time comes. In this episode, Shawn Frady and I take our best educated guesses as to what destination events might look . Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, we discuss from a 35,000 foot view what the landscape will look like in the COVID aftermath. It's my belief that your story and ability to pivot will be crucial to not just success but survival! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague in the event space, Gurminder Banga. Generally speaking, most creative entrepreneurs focus on two things - general business and their skill-set. However, for those that seem to be the change makers, there's much more depth that we should be exploring. Enjoy this conversation. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
In this episode, we cover how to stay rested and energized when you travel. This can be really hard for people to do. With our monthly travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ out of the panhandle of Florida, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience.
DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.
This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in March 2020. However, with this one, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about my discovery process and where to use them. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I interview Chicago's DJ Megan Taylor from Fig Media. She's one of the most in-demand corporate event DJs in the US. Beyond her DJ skills, she is a sales assassin. She spills the tea on some selling tips, talks about the corporate event hustle, and we go through a few tracks together. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Like this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app.
This is a crazy thing we're going through right now. Luckily, I've been in a somewhat similar situation not just once but TWICE!!! It's no fun but in this episode, I share with you some things I learned through them that have made going through the Coronavirus a little easier to handle. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Like what you hear? Leave a review on the Apple podcast app.
In this episode, we cover all things "NYC Airports and Airlines" to help you navigate and travel here like a pro. With our travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ out of the panhandle of Florida, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience.
This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in February 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
Are you in a situation where people see you as the face of your DJ company and your team as bunch of B-Listers? In this episode, I cover how to elevate the value of your DJ "team" in the eyes of clients and referral sources. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I talk about one of my weekly processes that I think has helped me a ton and set me apart from the DJ pack - "Thank You Notes Thursday". I'd love to see our entire DJ industry embrace this. So you have my permission to steal, modify, etc. I also talk about impending DJ Dad life and this weekend's upcoming wedding. Like what you hear? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend on Instagram.
In this episode, I interview Melissa Fancy with Melissa Fancy Events. She's a destination event planner who services the luxury market. DJs ask me all the time how to land and price themselves within that upper tier market. Why not ask a planner directly? You'll hear what you need to do to land these events as well as how to handle pricing. Like what you hear? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I get a little more personal. I share 3 things I feel I learned through the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 other individuals. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience. We share our essential travel tips that will help anyone who is embarking on the travel DJ life.
This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in January 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this first episode of 2020, I talk through some structural changes to my podcast for this year, 3 tips to hitting your goals and the 3 biggest things that transformed my business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I talk about the importance of reviewing your year and how to do so as it pertains to your business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I talk through the changing landscape of holiday parties. I believe there is a shift from the cheese, games, and such and more of an emphasis on the music. What does that mean for you? How do you plan on adapting? Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes or drop me a line on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I give some tips on the long game approach - things I do to maintain a relationship that eventually will lead to the promised land of that event you've been wanting to do or that venue or planner you've been wanting to work with. Have a topic you want covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Have you left a review? If not, I'd be so appreciative if you would do so on iTunes.
In this episode, I talk through multi-day destinations events - how to quote them and some resources for gear, etc. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.
In this episode, I pull back the curtain and give my thoughts on the The DJ Collective from an insider perspective. I also share some thoughts on how to come into any show or learning environment, how to maximize your experience and what to do once you get back from an immersive learning trip like this. Want something covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.
In this episode, I interview Rob Ferre, a mobile DJ out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rob has successfully transitioned from local wedding events to speaking and entertaining at some of the top corporate events around the country. He shares some tips for breaking into that market. Like this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I talk about a pet peeve of mine - entitled clients. Actually, it's entitled "anybody" not just clients. I don't know why but it totally gets under my skin. I share a story from a recent wedding where this reared it's ugly head and how I responded. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.
In this episode, I cover DJ meet-ups (micro conferences) that are staring to really pick-up momentum. These can be a game changer for your business and offer a very different experience than the typical Expo or Workshop format. Have a topic you want me to cover? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.
In this episode I delve into performance and business workshops to consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend
Feeling stuck in your career or life in general? In this episode, I interview Nate Nelson who discusses his life shift journey. He is an inspiration to many, including myself. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance.
In this episode, we have a "grab bag" of topics that I cover: UDG Backpack Review, Ape Labs Maxis Review, Routines, School Dances, Tiesto/Bieber Weddings, Dealing With Humidity. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram at @thertraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Drop a review on iTunes.
UDG Backpack: https://www.udggear.com/udg-creator-wheeled-laptop-backpack-21-version-3-black-edition
Ape Labs Maxis: https://www.apelabsusa.com/product/ape-labs-apelight-maxi/
DJ Coleman Instagram: https://www.apelabsusa.com/product/ape-labs-apelight-maxi/
In this episode, Digital Dave shares a wedding war story. Usually one of the issues Dave brings up could happen at one wedding but ALL of these at ONE wedding? Buckle your seat belt for this one. We give some takeaways from this wedding. Enjoy! Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? Drop me a DM on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Follow "Digital Dave" Lander at @djdigitaldave1
In this episode, we talk through DJ Industry shows from a 35,000 foot view that you should consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
- Photo Booth Expo: https://photoboothexpo.com/
- Mobile Beat: https://www.mobilebeatlasvegas.com/
- Midwest DJs Live: https://www.midwestdjslive.com/
- ArmDJs: https://www.armdjs.com/
- Marquee Show: https://marqueeshow.com/
- DJ Expo: https://thedjexpo.com/
In this episode, I talk through self-care - why it's important and some tips on implementing it. If you're digging this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend
Anti-Fatigue Mag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8O122G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3nMEDbZY9W0GC
TRTL Travel Pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LB7REFK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JqMEDb4RY00XK
1 of 3 bosses that Brian considers a life-changing mentor. In this episode, Brian interviews Eric Partin from Shoreline Church in Destin, FL. They talk through some leadership principles that can translate to any workplace environment and help you become a leader worth following. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend
It's the beginning of corporate conference season for me where I play a ton of weekday events that require me to play music for speakers as they walk up to give their talks. How do I go about picking this music? What's my process? Does it really matter? Want to hear some tracks I'm using? Find out answers to them all in this episode. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered. DM on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend.
Recessions are inevitable. Do you every worry about how to keep your rate at a premium when those downturns in the economy come to fruition? We talk about just that in this episode. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend
"Kick Backs" has a positive or negative connotation depending on which side of the argument you align yourself. In this episode, I give you my take. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend
In this episode, I interview Bernadette Baillie from The Knot Worldwide. She talks about where the industry has been, where it is, where it is headed and how you can set yourself and your business up for success. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend
The Knot Worldwide: https://www.theknotww.com/
In this episode, I share some strategies on how to break into the luxury event market. Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial
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In this episode, I share some strategies on how to break into the destination event market. Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial
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In this episode, I touch on one more music resource I forgot to mention (http://thesourceformusic.com) and then talk through my music discover process. Liking this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram: @djbrianbofficial
In this note, I try to give a nice "suggestion" to show producers, tell you about a secret travel hack and music pools I use. Like this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. DM me on Instagram if you want to connect. @djbrianbofficial
- https://promoonly.com/
- https://www.directmusicservice.com/blog/
- https://www.clubkillers.com/store/
- https://www.digitalmusicpool.com/
- https://headlinermusicclub.com/login/
- https://www.djcity.com/
- https://www.bpmsupreme.com/
- http://www.xmixdigital.com/
- My Playlists on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial
By request, a few of my thoughts on travel DJ'ing - some hacks, tips and tricks. Wanna connect? DM me on Instagram at @djbrianbofficial
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In this episode, we cover a ton: Compression Socks, Comments By Celebs, Credit Card Fees, & Hustle & Flow: DJ Edition.
Compression Socks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWGCRCK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qZOgDbRYDMGM7
Comments By Celebs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comments-by-celebs/id1409801789
In this episode, I interview Michael Mahler, founder of Vibo. He talks about the hustle and struggle of a getting a start-up off the ground. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial.
Vibo: Vibodj.com/
In this episode, I talk about the important of vacation and down-time - why I started doing it, how to do it if you never have, etc. I also share one travel hack that will change your life. If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram: @djbrianbofficial
Trtl Pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LB7REFK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_PvofDb8FK6QTM
There are certain songs that go over really well with just about any international crowd. I share a few "go to" tracks for me in the private event space.
Songs Referenced In This Podcast
- World Hold On [Franz Alexander Remix DJ Intro Clean] - Bob Sinclair
- I Follow Rivers [The Magician Remix] - Lykke Li
- One More Time [Hotblood Remix Short Edit] - Daft Punk
- We Found Love [FAED 2018 Big Room Bootleg] - Rihanna vs Dzeko
- A Sky Full Of Stars [Avicii Pop Edit] - Coldplay
- Sugar (Radio Version) - Robin Schulz feat. Francesco Yates
- The Bomb [Marat Leon 2017 Remix Short Edit] - The Bucketheads
- Me Enamore [Chartbusters Mix] - Shakira
- Medellin [Cris Tommasi Remix English Spanish] - Madonna & Maluma
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What does the future of DJ'ing look like? For us as DJs? For our clients? How is technology going to change what we do? How will social media influence how we sell or what our clients are looking for? Like what you're listening to? Leave me at review on iTunes. Thanks in advance for doing so.
The BBC Collective: https://thebbccollective.com/
5G Technology For Events: https://mciexperience.com/how-5g-connectivity-will-affect-events/
BizBash: https://www.bizbash.com/
I talk about my involvement with the BBC Collective and a topic that came out of that - "What To Do When Crap Hits The Fan". I share a real life scenario and walk you through it. Liking this podcast? Please leave me a review on iTunes.
The BBC Collective: https://thebbccollective.com
Last Minute Bookings Pros/Cons, Why Having Karaoke/Instrumental Music Is Important, and the Vibo Summer 19 Tour
In this episode I talk about a last minute booking I had this past week, why you should have karaoke /instrumental music on you and the Vibo Summer 19 Tour. Like this podcast? Please leave me a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM at @djbrianbofficial
In this episode, we talk through the value of watching other DJs, how to keep clothes looking Good, H&F: DJ Edition, Instagram Tips, & The Travel DJ Coach.
DJ Encore Instagram: @imdjencore
Amazon Link to Garment Bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0116JXRU8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wJC1Cb9T7W3WE
Amazon Link to Clothes Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XSHQGK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zLC1Cb363EW2G
Want to sign up for Hustle & Flow: DJ Edition? E-mail me at DJHustleandFlow@djbrianbofficial.com
Interested in our crowd sourcing Travel DJ Coach / Vibo DJ Academy? E-mail me at brian@djbrianbofficial.com
Like what you're hearing. Leave a review on iTunes. Want to get ahold of me? Find me on IG @djbrianbofficial
A potpourri of topics in this episode: Site Inspections, Pelican Cases, Blue Blocker Glasses, Sales, Music I'm Digging, & Midwest DJs Live.
Pelican Case 1610: https://www.thepelicanstore.com/cases/large/pelican-1610-case?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_Dr-Y_u4QIVCaGzCh24AgxuEAAYASAAEgKcdfD_BwE
Links to my Spotify Playlists, etc: https://linktr.ee/djbrianbofficial
If you like what you're hearing, please leave me a review on iTunes. Want to reach me? E-mail me at brian@djbrianbofficial.com or DM on Instagram at @DJBRIANBOFFICIAL
My good dude (and DJ in his own right), Joe Bunn, and I talk through #26-50 of our top 50 artists that we love personally (non DJ artists). You can follow Joe on Instagram at either @joebunn or @thdjsvault . If you like this podcast, please leave a quick review on iTunes. Wanna hear these tracks? You can listen to them all on one single playlist via Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial/playlist/4l2HsAMJ0WUtvltdIMQTYI?si=ev4_6nKlSeuarqlmRkfT7w
Want to reach me? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial
My good dude (and DJ in his own right), Joe Bunn, and I talk through 25 of our top 50 artists that we love personally (non DJ artists). You can follow Joe on Instagram at either @joebunn or @thdjsvault . If you like this podcast, please leave a quick review on iTunes. Wanna hear this tracks? You can listen on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial/playlist/4l2HsAMJ0WUtvltdIMQTYI?si=ev4_6nKlSeuarqlmRkfT7w
Want to reach me? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial
I received a DM from a DJ asking how I price differently for lower than normal guest counts. I share my philosophy on how I handle this with "custom" pricing.
I also talk through what Rock N Roll songs I'm playing at my weddings. You may even hear a few snippets of some of my faves.
Enjoying this podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes. Also, drop me a DM on Instagram or Facebook if there's anything topic-wise you'd like to have me cover. @djbrianbofficial
DJ Collective, Hustle and Flow (DJ Edition), Travel DJ Coaching - talking through a few things I'm rolling out in 2019. You can ping me directly via e-mail on brian@djbrianbofficial.com or via DM on Instagram @djbrianbofficial
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People always ask me how I land events all over the world. One of the biggest ways I'm able to get those events is due to "prospecting" As a destination DJ, this is a huge part of my process. In this episode, I talk though it from a 35,000 foot view.
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I give 2 tips on DJ wellness, a MJ update from my event this past weekend, and answer a listener's request about my client's journey (from inquiry to end of event).
vibo: http://vibo.io
If you like this podcast, please leave me a review on iTunes. Also, connect with me on anything via instagram at @djbrianbofficial
Beyond The Music Retreat Recap , Michael Jackson, This Weekend, & Next Episode Preview - a true blend of tropics this week.
The American Meme: https://www.netflix.com/title/81003741
Vibo: http://vibo.io
If you want to connect with me, follow me on instagram: @djbrianbofficial. I'd love you to leave me a review on this podcast on iTunes. Thanks in advance for helping a brother out.
Interview with Christen Cowgill of HJL Events talking through business partnerships and how to keep the friendship intact when the partnerships falls apart. For more information on Christen, find her in Instagram at @hjlevents or via her website at http://hjlevents.com
If you like what you hear, leave a review of this podcast on iTunes for me. I'd appreciate it.
To reach out to me, find me on Instagram at @djbrianbofficial or through my website at http://djbrianbofficial.com
Building Margin Into your workflow - Why it's important and some practical takeaways on how to do it.
Dealing with the R Kelly Issue as DJs.
Promo Only Article:
http://www.djblog.org/djing-tips/how-to-survive-r-kelly-other-troubled-artists/?fbclid=IwAR1luEy-p5thSK8dmJULtHHEfNNpvf4u3IR4PWaLd8nTiC4bWmX3giVBSD8
This episode is a true blend of topics - I talk through my upcoming events this weekend, my thoughts on the Grammys, travel tips on "my day prior routine" , Fyre Festival documentary thoughts, 6 of my favorite obscure love songs.
Travel Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072PY74HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fyre Festival Gather Geeks Podcast Episode: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-gathergeeks-28264513/episode/event-producer-andy-king-spills-the-30526894/
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In this episode, we talk through my weekend working with Tara Guérard Soirée, Navigating conflict disputes, and how to handle venue and planner commissions or markups.
- Tara Guérard Soirée: https://www.taraguerardsoiree.com/
- WaterColor: https://www.watercolorresort.com/groups/weddings
- PHDJ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phdj-podcast/id1198305175?mt=2
Find me on social at @djbrianbofficial (Instagram and Facebook) or via my website at http://djbrianbofficial.com
An interview with one of the most talent club/private event Video DJs in the country, Roonie G. We talk about how he's built his career, some business advice, dealing with how to stay relevant, travel tips, and some of his music picks.
- DJ Roonie G: http://roonieg.com
- Roonie's Intro Bacchus Mardis Gras Intro Party Recap 2018: https://youtu.be/otFoG9Dapwk
- Roonie's Clothing Store: https://workhardloveharder.myshopify.com/
- Roonie G Instagram and Facebook Handle: @djroonieg
- Brian B Instagram Handle: @djbrianbofficial
A quick pre-party mix for The Birthday Party Project Turns 7 "A Night With The Stars" event. A lot of Ariana Grande fans so she is heavily represented here.
Tracklisting
- Into You [Jason Jani Chillout Mix] - Ariana Grande
- Stay [DJ Brian B's Cams & Esentrik Blend Edit] - Zedd & Alessia Cara vs The Neptunes
- Thank U, Next [Deville Hip Hop Mix] - Ariana Grande
- Undecided [Beatbreaker Throwback Mix] - Chris Brown vs Shanice
- Better Now - Post Malone
- In My Feelings [Romen Jewels Remix] - Drake
- Taste [Beatbreaker Redrum] - Tyga feat. offset
- Floss In The Bank - Tyga
- Taki Taki [Alex Dynamix Mix] - DJ Snake feat. Cardi B, Selena Gomez & Ozuna
- 7 Rings [DJ Brian B's Scooter PeteDown Mash] - Ariana Grande
- Pony vs 7 Rings [Scooter Blend] - Ginuwine vs Ariana Grande
- Side To Side Reasons [Diggz Trap Bootleg] - Ariana Grande vs Crankdat
- KIKA [Chuckie & Tom Enzy Remix Clean] - Tory Lanez
- Right Thurr [Casual Connection Remix] - Chingy
- MIA [Shad Remix] - Bad Bunny feat. Drake
- Case Of The Ex [Moomba Bros Remix] - Mya
- Baby One More Time [Scooter vs Toob Moombahton Remix] - Britney Spears
- Party In The USA vs Miami [Jason Jani Moombahton Remix] - Miley Cyrus vs Enrique Iglesias
- Con Calma [Mula Redrum] - Daddy Yankee feat. Snow
- Breathin' [SG Lewis Remix] - Ariana Grande
- Body [Ango Throwback Mashup] - Black Box vs Loud Luxury feat. Brando
- Call Me Maybe [Dazz 'Jackie Chan Bootleg] - Carly Rae Jepsen vs Tiesto & Dzeko
- I Found Love In You [Deville Duet Mix] - Benny Blanco, Calvin Harris vs Rihanna
- Imagine [Ray Isaac Remix] - Ariana Grande
- Lost In Japan [Danny Lunt Remix] - Shawn Mendes
- Say It Right [Jamie Williams Remix] - Nelly Furtado
- Shallow [DJ Dark & MD DJ Remix] - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- What A Get Down Feeling [Sound Of Legend Mashup] - Sound Of Legend vs Retrovision
- Can't Hold Us [Drezz 'Missing You' Bootleg] - Macklemore vs Mesto
- Without You [HMC Bootleg] - Usher vs Throttle
I got a chance to watch 2 movies this past week - the Whitney Houston documentary and the Avicii documentary. if you know me, watching movies (much less two in a week) is not normal. I share what I get out of both of them, also talk through goals, what's on tap this weekend and share some upcoming projects coming soon.
- Whitney: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5740866/
- Avicii's True Stories: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7357302/
- The Birthday Party Project: https://www.thebirthdaypartyproject.org/
- Hiring and Retaining DJ Staff - Video Series with Brian B & Christ Romero: https://bit.ly/2We9nyu
- Brian's Instagram: @djbrianbofficial
- Leave a Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-travel-dj-blend-with-dj-brian-b/id1449154037?mt=2
Procrastination, What I'm Doing This Weekend, and 3 Songs I'm Digging Right Now.
Wunderlist: https://www.wunderlist.com/
Slack: https://slack.com/
Asana: https://app.asana.com/
Brian B's Winter 2019 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial/playlist/2kRqzWzIgMLivR7MLMWyFv?si=aCcThhTYSjKYMGTCQT9EFg
This is Volume 1 of DJ Brian B's St Barths Festive Mix Sessions from his time there last month. This is a very vibey mix that goes from house to tropical with a few signature twists which Brian is known for.
Instagram: @djbrianbofficial
Facebook: http://facebook.com/djbrianbofficial
Tracklisting
- Moonlight - Disclosure
- Vacancies [Yuksek Remix] - L'Imperatrice
- Concubina - David Novacek
- Body [Case Ace Miami Poolside Remix] - Loud Luxury feat Brando
- Run River [Ray Mang's Instrumental Version] - Morez
- The Music - Marcus Marr
- First Time - M-22 feat. Medina
- Nova Vida [Mortez Remix] - Allen French
- Promises Thank U, Next [DJ Brian B's MK vs Drezz Mashup Edit] - Calvin Harris & Sam Smith vs Ariana Grande
- High Times - Marcus Marr
- Get Down On It [DJ Sign Remix] - Marc Kiss & Sawo
- Riptide - Mark Villa
- World Hold On [Frank Alexander Remix] - Bob Sinclair
- A Jam - Mirko & Meex
- Nothing Breaks Like The Heart [Dark Intensity Remix] - Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus
- It Makes You Forget - Peggy Gou
- Tell Me - Haywyre
- Tieduprightnow - Parcels
- I Want You Back [WBBL Remix Clean CK Cut] - Jackson 5
- Lean On [Ango VIP Bootleg] - Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ & Zedd
- Rise and Fall [Classixx Remix] - Night Drive
- Comes & Goes - La Felix
An introduction to the podcast - what does the title mean, who is this for, the format of this podcast, why I'm doing this, dealing with "Fear Of Perception", and how to connect with me. Here's some links to things talked about in this episode.
The Hons
https://thehonsphoto.com/
Enneagram
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Maria Matarelli
http://idjmm.com/
DJ Brian B Official Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial
DJ Brian B Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DJBrianBOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/djbrianbofficial/