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  • April 19, 2013 at 1:27 pm #39363
    D Homei
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    Robby Luca, post: 39500, member: 9512 wrote: I don’t think you can compare lmao He doesn’t own the cars, and they’re worth A LOT more than your DJing services.

    Every DJ should spin like their mixes are Lamborghinis!!

    April 19, 2013 at 6:46 pm #39375
    gbadegesin
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    I actually started the thread and all the responses are quite interesting and it is also nice to see different points of view on the subject.
    Funnily enough, it happened to me again this past weekend. Got a call that morning to spin for a friend at a house party, the chap was not willing to part with money cos of our friendship. We negotiated and i accepted a very nominal fee. The reason for this was that i he lived in area where i had not penetrated yet and i viewed it as a good marketing play.

    Boy was i right, the gig turned out excellent and i was able to rock the house. Infact, we went way beyond the finish stipulated time. People came asking for my card and i was to able secure other PAYING jobs from it.

    I have played some free gigs in my time and most of them have usually led to more profitable gigs down the line. I have also played at payed gigs and nothing else came out of it. In other words, i guess sometimes the coin flips both ways

    April 19, 2013 at 6:59 pm #39377
    NietzSKY
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    gbadegesin, post: 39531, member: 1507 wrote:
    Boy was i right, the gig turned out excellent and i was able to rock the house. Infact, we went way beyond the finish stipulated time. People came asking for my card and i was to able secure other PAYING jobs from it.

    I find that most private gigs usually lead to more gigs, which is another reason I only charge drinks. I’ve gotten wedding offers, birthday party offers, and other mobile gigs just from going to a friend’s house and playing a graduation party.

    Besides, if I was planning to go out to the bar and spend 40-50 bucks, in my mind it’s like I’m getting payed that amount (which is all I’d charge to a friend for non-wedding gigs anyway). Weddings, on the other hand, I view as work; I have to limit my alcohol consumption, have little control over my set, and have to put on a professional face.

    April 19, 2013 at 7:27 pm #39383
    DJ LEE RED
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    If you’re good at something, never do it for free…
    ..The Joker.

    Easier said than done. You’re obviously a good friend and want to help them out and as a one off, or If you are a young DJ still learning whats the harm. Its the 3rd, 4th and 5th time… and from my experience, If you have done something for free for someone once they will expect it time and time again. When you eventually say no, or I’m going to have to charge you, some will be annoyed or funny with you. Yes this does happen. Sometimes its easier, If its your job to have mates rates from the start. 🙂

    May 11, 2013 at 10:54 am #40206
    ElMuppet
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    It is like this: you can make a guest list and then usually they will come with partners. And want a free ticket for them too. But you just have to tell em: I invited YOU and not all of your friends, you get it free others pay.
    My dad is an architect and what I really hate is that he keeps up doing things for free. He keeps being nice but when he needs something he have to pay anyway (to the same person he helped).

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