Beyond The Booth with Marcus: Recent Episodes
Marcus Campbell
When it comes to events, regardless of if you’re an attendee, bride, coordinator, DJ, event planner or anywhere in between, we have you covered for all of the fun details to have an amazing event.
Congratulations, you’re getting married and the planning process has just begun. One of the first questions asked when it comes to the wedding event itself is, Where Do I Find A_____? We take the legwork out of this question for you by sharing the the pros and cons of 4 possible options 1) Your Venue 2) Wedding Professional Directories 3) Word of Mouth/Social Media 4) Other online directories. It is ultimately about connection with your potential vendor no matter where you find them, but I hope this helps to take away some of the stress of planning your big and special day. Follow me on Instagram @djignite1@gmail.com
There are so many options out there when it comes to finding and hiring a vendor for your wedding and perhaps the most important aspect is how you connect with them and they with you. This 5 minute bonus episode quickly breakdown why it is important not just evaluate the quality or service or the track record of the potential vendor, but it’s also important to be able to connect with them.
The reception finally comes to the point in the timeline where it is time to partayyy! There is nothing worse than as a DJ, being told what to play and when to play it. Believe it or not, that actually hurts the event more than it helps it. This episode’s focus highlights - Cases for why bride in particular tend to backseat DJ -How building trust will allow for more freedom for the DJ and ultimately every one in attendance -How to still build up the energy on the dance floor without making everyone make a u-turn and heads towards the exits. -all this and so much more. Follow me on Instagram @djignite1
”If you’re early, you’re on time, you’re late if your on time” Especially when attending a wedding, there are a few reasons why one should be on time and not miss the precious moments of the ceremony.
A question that has to be asked when planning a wedding is if the wedding will be uplugged or not. With the increase quality of smartphones, every attendee thinks of themselves as a photographer which can conflict with the team of professionals you are are paying to do the job. -no smartphones can lead to better event engagement and your guest truly encompassed in the affair. -smartphones can lead to more dynamic moments captured and vantage points that the professionals at not have gotten to bring out.
Should you tip your vendor? How are you just tipping them for doing their job and what you hire them for? These are great questions that way into if people should or even do tip their vendors for services rendered especially at an event. But I want to present a case of her you tipping for services rendered, or for experience created? All that and more in five minutes or less on his mobile till Monday.
This episode we explore just how important of a part audio plays into an event. Doesn’t matter if you are shopping or attending a wedding how audio impacts one’s experience please more than we give it credit for. Today we give tips on how to make sure the audio is right and tight and that everyone has a good night.
This quick Mobile Tip Monday episode is all about a couple of techniques to use and avoid when handling a microphone if you ever find yourself going to do a speech or a toast.
This episode we dive into 4 tips to help any creative professional get over a bad performance. There is no such thing as a perfect event Don’t panic Don’t ride too long on the highs or lows Never stop growing
Who are the party starters when it comes to an event? You are! No matter if you are an attendee or a vendor, you bringing the energy can really elevate the event to make it fun and enjoyable for others.
This episode is all about how to handle any cancellations for an event. including -postponing if possible -acceptable cancellation time frames -refund policies -sending a replacement instead of cancelling (if you’re a vendor)
Ever wonder what you’re getting when you’re meeting with a vendor for your event? Take time to write down the expectations and make it plain and clear in writing and in this tip we talk about how.
This episode we talk about a very important subject, how to make request at an event from the DJ. Covering such important points as; -understanding it may be some time before your request gets played -being present or at least keeping your ears open for when your song is actually played. -not being that person who insist on playing it from their own phone. -That and more
if you are a creative individual, or just work any creative space, you should always level up your gear ever so often. This episode in five minutes or less you breakdown why.
This episode is all about the ladies who, if we’re honest, hold all the power when it comes to events. But one day and one event in particular there is one woman who is the most important. And that’s the Bride.
If you want the deal, you have to respond quickly to inquiries. The bonus episode we talk about how and why.
This episode we breakdown common tips and tricks to still have a great time even if your family doesn’t dance. Especially in scenarios such as: -None of my family dances -Some of my family dances but not everybody does. -My family only dance when..... And we highlight ways to use these scenarios to your advantage to still have a great time and take pressure away from your attendees and guest that they must dance.
This episode we start the classic debate asking is it better to look good or be good. Do visual aesthetics carry more weight or merit than skill or does skill carry more merit than this aesthetics? Now ideally the perfect balance would be the perfect answer, however more times than not a vendor, coordinator, or attendee would be faced to ask themselves which matters more to them.
Whether you’re a vendor or planning an event or looking to hire a vendor there is a fine line between negotiating for the best price for the best product or service and just flat out being a cheapskate. This bonus episode highlights the difference between negotiating for the best results for both you and the potential vendor and just being a cheapskate in the effects that has on the industry as a whole.
To conclude everything week we highlight the importance of how placement matters when it comes to events. -Doing a walk of the venue days or weeks before the event. -Communicating with maps and diagrams via email before the event. -i’ll even give a few real life examples of some successes and some failures of mine when it comes to preparedness of knowing where placement and how much it truly matters. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @djignite1
Have you event thought about how events run so seamlessly regardless of if your watching sports, an awards show or just going to a friends wedding. The one thing they all have in common is that somewhere behind the scenes there is a timeline coordinating the event and the vendors. This episode we highlight some of the ways that timing is everything from When people should arrive to set up to how early to wind things down so you can leave on time and all the time in between. please be sure to hit the subscribe button and tell a friend or 2 or 10 about us. also you can follow me on Instagram @djignite1
This week we kick off Everything Week with this quick Mobile Tip covering how Timing is Everything even before the event begins. For a deeper look at some of the things in this episode check out Ep. 4 “Who Gets The Priority”. Knowing the date of your event and how that coincides with when you should be officially signing the contracts and paying your deposits for the various needs of your event is everything.
To quote The Grinch, “But what will I wear?” This time around we will explore how to evaluate what you should wear when going to an event. If you’re planning the event, making sure it’s well communicated and every feels assured to come dressed according to the theme of the affair. We explore: -Tips to dress for a decades theme event -The various ways to dress for a wedding -Even tips to have a comfortable backup to have handy for the conclusion of the night. -This and more on this episode Follow me on Instagram @Djignite1 Be sure to subscribe and share with your friends
This episode we talk about why is it vital to the success of your event to coordinate. Events really are the work of a collaboration of individuals working together to make something great. What do you do if you have a coordinator? What do you do if you don’t have a coordinator? How to make your event feel like nothing is wrong even when everything is going wrong behind the scenes.
Can we talk about managing expectations? Is it should always be the goal to under promise and over delivery, When expectations we communicates, it can make or break the experience for everyone surrounding the event.
Have you ever attended an event and someone just randomly hands you their card? And you have to ask yourself what just happened? Those are some of the ways people attempt to network with other vendors at events. But today I want to challenge that by showing ways that building a community is more important than just attempting to network. Comminity seeks to give and support, Networking can be all about the take. Follow me in Instagram @djignite1
This episode is all about the DJ. From a short insight of the art of the opening DJ and how to use this skill for your next event to -Strategize how to approach the music for the event. -How breaking your time down into sets help you to flow through the event.
When it comes to participating in outdoor events it is impossible to keep yourself hydrated but also keep your equipment cool. This time we discuss a few tips to help keep your gear cool and functioning keeping the event up and running.
This episode we explore how to tie everything in your event together to make the attendees emotionally invested and have a great time and great memories long after the event has past. -How to use party favors and keepsakes -How decorations can draw the attendees into the event. -Uplighting helps ties the event space together.
This episode, I share my story and how I went from being a bus person working in a nightclub to DJ’ing to starting my own business to starting this podcast. -Enjoy follow me on Instagram @djignite1
Looking to take your event space to the next level? This 5 minute tip highlights how Uplighting makes the room all the more immersive for the attendee and ties your theme together.
In this controversial episode, we lay out our list of importance when it comes to prioritizing what items to put in place for your events. -Who is technically the first vendor you should hire? -Who comes first the venue or the vendor? Follow us on Marcus on Instagram @djignite1
Are Mobile DJ’s Good DJ’s? Or Are Mobile DJ’s Real DJ’s? Is a question I get quite often and the answer to those questions we explore in this episode. Also how to tell if the mobile DJ will be good for you if something we explore in this episode to help you discover how to find out if you and the potential DJ are a good fit for each other.
Today’s Mobile Tip Monday highlights the importance and benefits of practicing. Who needs to practice How to practice Benefits of practicing
In 2020, events did not stop, in face there were several events and weddings that were done in the second half of 2020. I do believe in 2021 we will see events look and feel slightly differently as we see a rise in: Event Intimacy Event Creativity Event Intentionality
In this episode we dive into 1) What is a DJ 2) Types of DJ’s 3) How to determine which type of DJ is right for your event.
The day before any event it is important that you check your stuff and make sure you have everything you need. In this weeks 5 minute tip we will cover from A to E some of the things to help make sure you are prepared and ready come the day of the event.
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