How to really begin expanding my small DJ business?
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September 9, 2013 at 2:40 am #43917
Lamid45G
ParticipantSeems like you heading to the right direction,
But in all those 70,000+ people in University, have you considered making a connection to a fellows DJ at your local university? Seems like from your story, you the only DJ in your local campus ?
Make the connection …
And i dont know why you NEVER tell people you a DJ ? DO tell ! If the topic never comes up, bring up the topic yourself ! Heck, you went to the club and party, these are “your people”, your “future clients” ! Let them know you A DJ ! Its not a “pushy” attitude, its a marketing strategies…“Yeah man, I just spinned at this local parties last weekend, it’s hardc0re !!”
“oh Snap !, you a dj ??”
“Yeah !”
“Man, im having this private parties next week…can you…???”
Yeah something like that …Networking & Communication, best darn marketing strategies tips !
If you prefer the philosophy of “Silent is golden” eh, i don’t know how you can expand more …September 9, 2013 at 5:01 am #43922Steve (k-rex) Richman
ParticipantYou’re probably not going to like my response (I didn’t when it was given to me :)), but when you’re a one person company you are not only the DJ but also the sales representative. (it’s ok to scream “ahhhh, salesweasel!” now, but then you must move on). Network, go to all the clubs and get to know managers/producers, if you’re on a large campus get to know the frat houses. And you have to be a little pushy to be effective at sales tactics – the saying goes if you don’t ask you don’t get. And here’s another DJ site that while rather tacky and cheesy, nonetheless has some solid business and marketing advice buried in all the crap (they’ve featured Phil’s posts on a couple of occasions, though, so I’ll cut them some slack :))
September 10, 2013 at 2:16 am #43956Branden
ParticipantSteve (k-rex) Richman, post: 44079, member: 12411 wrote: You’re probably not going to like my response (I didn’t when it was given to me :)), but when you’re a one person company you are not only the DJ but also the sales representative. (it’s ok to scream “ahhhh, salesweasel!” now, but then you must move on). Network, go to all the clubs and get to know managers/producers, if you’re on a large campus get to know the frat houses. And you have to be a little pushy to be effective at sales tactics – the saying goes if you don’t ask you don’t get. And here’s another DJ site that while rather tacky and cheesy, nonetheless has some solid business and marketing advice buried in all the crap (they’ve featured Phil’s posts on a couple of occasions, though, so I’ll cut them some slack :))
Thanks for the advice! You’re right, I know a couple kids in a frat house and I should probably start there. Helpful website!
September 10, 2013 at 2:19 am #43957Participantdjrizki, post: 44074, member: 11983 wrote: Seems like you heading to the right direction,
But in all those 70,000+ people in University, have you considered making a connection to a fellows DJ at your local university? Seems like from your story, you the only DJ in your local campus ?
Make the connection …
And i dont know why you NEVER tell people you a DJ ? DO tell ! If the topic never comes up, bring up the topic yourself ! Heck, you went to the club and party, these are “your people”, your “future clients” ! Let them know you A DJ ! Its not a “pushy” attitude, its a marketing strategies…“Yeah man, I just spinned at this local parties last weekend, it’s hardc0re !!”
“oh Snap !, you a dj ??”
“Yeah !”
“Man, im having this private parties next week…can you…???”
Yeah something like that …Networking & Communication, best darn marketing strategies tips !
If you prefer the philosophy of “Silent is golden” eh, i don’t know how you can expand more …You’re right, silence won’t get me anywhere. How did you spread word of your mobile DJ business?
September 10, 2013 at 2:37 am #43958ParticipantBranden, post: 44114, member: 14465 wrote: You’re right, silence won’t get me anywhere. How did you spread word of your mobile DJ business?
You mentioned you already made some business cards, that’s Good !! (Just make sure the flip side of the card its all blacked out or at least people can’t write on it). Now put that thing on great use, spread em all around your gears while you performing, in easy spot where people can pick it up. After your gigs don’t rush up try to racked up your gears and go home, go to your crowd, or if you not confident enough or shy like me, pretend like you going to the bathroom (lol), 99% if your set is good, strangers will tap your shoulder, “Hey man Awesome Sets!”, that’s your cue to strike a conversation with them, hand them your cards, do you have demo mix CD’s with you? Make 20 copies of them, and handed them out also
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