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What’s up everyone, this is your friend dj rig, terrorizing the scum of the earth with my solid Latin beat. I hope you are all doing great in what you’re doing.

I’ve been trying to stay busy, and so far so good, since dj’ing is my main source of income, I don’t have a day time job.

I have a 14 month old baby boy, he keeps me on my toes, and reminds me I have to go out and search for extra dollars to buy milk and pampers….the life of the west side.

Just thought I send a shout to my hommies here in this bad ass forum. Like it or not, is the best.

I had a gig Friday, which thanks for my networking group of friends I got called on last minute, I work for three other companies as “sub”, to stay busy, and respect them, by staying faithful to their interests, and they respect me by sending me work.

Had one gig yesterday, Saturday and I will have another one today, wedding with a ceremony and the whole nine yards (poor bastard).

I don’t know why, the word “bottom feeder” came to mind, maybe because that word is so popular on the “other” site/side. And the more and more I think about that word, I find it to be very offensive. Not only because it sounds as a derogatory common denominator, but because is an insult, coming from somebody who believes his own **** don’t stink. Truly, my friends that word sucks.

I’ve been called that before, not to my face, or at least hinted or insinuated I am one, by another disc jockey. Later came to find out, he does less gigs than I do, and charges way less than I do. But….. Who cares? who cares if you dj for free? This is america the capital of the world for freedom of enterprise.

Somebody out there needs a disc jockey and does not have five thousand dollars to pay, and some dj out there needs a gig to feed his family, and does not have 8 Mackie’s with a top notch rane or dennon system. Guess what? That’s a perfect match.

I am not talking about the extreme, nor the unprofessional, nor am I saying anything about the unfair and dishonest weasel, which believes me they exist.

But I am saying about the honest individual who is fully capable to produce, and offer a reasonable quality of sound and entertainment for a reasonable fee.

What do you think? Am I wrong, or am I crazy? Again, I don’t mean to sound rude, but those who think they are above the rest, get off your high horse and start to treat others with dignity and respect.

I hope no one feels offended, that is my intention, but if the shoe fits…by all means, wear it.

Every one, have a nice weekend.

Dee Jay Rig

Rig, you should contact the president of the Bottom Feeders Assoc. here at ODJT Tom (Goodknight DJ) :D:D:D

Thanks, Rig. That was an interesting read. It's good to hear from you again. :)

What do I think? Well, I'll start by asking a few questions of my own:


Are your clients and guests happy with your service?
Are you happy with your business and the income it provides?
Are you happy with your business equipment, ie it does what you need it to do?


If you can answer yes to these questions, you're doing just fine.

Reason I say this, there are a lot of self-appointed "consultants" (for lack of a better term) who tend to troll industry bbs forums and offer unsolicited advice. Many of these folks are, well... full of it. They have nothing better to do.

In brief, if you're content with your business, that's what matters. :)

My forst thought was how nicely written Rig's post was...

my next thought was to share my thoughts about it

my last thought is why share my thoughts about it. It will only cause grief and change nobodys mind....

Mahalo Rig...

And I thought this was going to be a thread about losing your hearing... :D

If ya cant post something nice or constructive post a picture from paradise!:sqwink::sqwink::sqwink::sqwink::sqwink:: sqwink::sqwink::sqwink::sqwink::sqwink:My forst thought was how nicely written Rig's post was...

my next thought was to share my thoughts about it

my last thought is why share my thoughts about it. It will only cause grief and change nobodys mind....

Mahalo Rig...

Now Jon, you keep correcting things that I find, making my posts appear illogical! Cease and desist, young man! Can't I have ANY fun around here?? :D

wow if the foo ****z LOL Bryan I will desist nada.

I'm with Chuck on this one. I'm gonna keep my mouth shut.:nah:

Errr...how's the weather?

Hey Rig:

From the President of the Bottom Feeders Association, welcome aboard, LOL.

I think Fred said it best, if your clients are happy and you are able to support yourself then you are doing the right thing.

Also, as Fred indicated, there are plenty of big headed consultants out there that think they're way is the only way. Of all of those, the two (yup, that's it, only two that are selling crap) that I can say have given me advice that I really can use and do use at every event are Randy Bartlett and Scott Favor.

Randy's 1% Solution ain't rocket science and they are pointers from him. However, it is practical information and I would recommend that any DJ take a look.

As to Scott, his schtick is interactive DJing and I do that. I've used many of Scotts game ideas and my clients have found them all very enjoyable.

Most of the others out there I discount because of the personality behind the material. Yes, I do use Peter Merry's book from time to time and I have shown it to several brides. Guess what, they aren't really interested in his advice because he's not a bride and hasn't gone through a wedding from a bride's perspective; maybe Peter's wife should have written the book.

Just my 2% of $1.

Dear Fred,

Thank you for your response. You know what's up!

To answer the questions, I answered yes on all three counts! As a matter of fact, this weekend alone I received (50+50+150) $300 in tips from happy clients. All money value set aside, their smile is what I will really treasure from these events.

Here's my secret: go the extra mile.

Best regards,

Rig



Thanks, Rig. That was an interesting read. It's good to hear from you again. :)

What do I think? Well, I'll start by asking a few questions of my own:


Are your clients and guests happy with your service?
Are you happy with your business and the income it provides?
Are you happy with your business equipment, ie it does what you need it to do?


If you can answer yes to these questions, you're doing just fine.

Reason I say this, there are a lot of self-appointed "consultants" (for lack of a better term) who tend to troll industry bbs forums and offer unsolicited advice. Many of these folks are, well... full of it. They have nothing better to do.

In brief, if you're content with your business, that's what matters. :)

Thanks Deacon!

I agree and understand correctly. At first I didn't want to share my beliefs regarding this issue, out of respect and good will towards this forum, but in reality, is an issue that exists and affects many decent disc jockeys out there, who are trying to make a decent living by providing a service that as it is, has become very difficult to conduct in recent decades.

In short, my intention is to put things in proper perspective, with the opinion of great dj's in this forum.

I did not mention any names because I am sure, everyone have their own concepts and different levels of the way they have been treated by the "big wigs" (or those who feel they fit in such category). Besides, the concept is there, regardless of who or how many join the high minded wagon.

I leave you with a joke, to ease the air...

"Involuntary Muscular Contractions"
A Professor was giving a lecture on "Involuntary Muscular Contractions"
to his first year medical students. Realizing that this was not the most
riveting subject, the Professor decided to lighten the mood slightly,
get them involved on a somewhat less formal level.
He pointed to a young woman in the front row and said, "Do you know
what your a$s h0le is doing while you're having an orgasm?"
She replied, "Probably deer hunting with his buddies."
The professor laughed so hard he could not continue with the class.


I'll drink to that!

:nah::nah::nah::nah::nah::nah::nah: !

If it's any help, I do not have a great deal of tolerance for consultants. I have seen several industrial plants turned upside down, many good workers laid off and many skilled electricians and mechanics forced out the door because their job descriptions (read the rules) were changed overnight.

In every case ~ in every single case ~ management eventually realized they frigged up and went back to the way they were doing things before. Why? Because what they were told to do wasn't working.

The numbers had to drop, they had to disrupt everybody's lives before they finally figured out that that high-paid consulting outfit with their pamphlets, seminars and motivational speeches didn't have a goddamned clue as to how to run a manufacturing plant. All consultants do is come up with bone-headed ideas and drop the thing in your lap. You're supposed to make it work. :rolleyes:

Yup, it happened at Playtex. It was before my time but the horror stories are still fresh in everyone's mind.

Give it enough time and management turnover and it'll happen again. It always does.

After over 25 years of working in manufacturing plants, I've seen enough. It's not my place to tell others how to run their businesses.

I can offer advice like local networking and small business contacts to improve and grow your business. But I can't tell you how to manage it. Just because I run a DJ company doesn't mean I can run yours. :)

Hope this helps.

Regarding consultants, I have one word....Radio! Ruined by consultants, at least as far as being listenable for anyone possessing a brain.

Regarding the comparison of Peter, Scott, and Randy to consultants, I'm sorry, but I don't see that. These guys put out products which may or may not help you to become a better DJ, run a better business, so on and so forth..

The decision to purchase and use these products is an individual one, as is the decision as to which parts of the advice to use, if any. You don't want the advice, fine, don't buy the product, don't take the advice, don't use that part of it...whatever. It is clearly a choice!

That is an entirely different matter from being in an industry (my previous one was newspapers) and having the industry hire the consultant and then stuff their ideas down your throat. That was why I left newspapers.

Industries with weak management in trouble usually turn to consultants. Writing a book or producing a DVD to sell to those in an industry(is that what we have?) is not the same thing.

Sorry for the interruption. We now return to our previous stance.......
:nah::nah::nah::nah: !