1-800-Registry advertising opinions?

To many ads? Support ODJT and see no ads!

Would you sign up?

  • Never heard of this company, I'd be skeptical.

    Votes: 3 100.0%

  • Option B is no risk...go for it

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • They will definitely get you gigs, sign up for option A.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I like pie. I'll give you a personal response in a post on the thread.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    3
mysoulishome

mysoulishome

DJ
Aug 11, 2006
722
14
Tehachapi, Californiaa
www.aaronsdjservices.com
I'm in the process of/considering signing up with these people and was looking to see if anyone has any experience with them. Their approach to advertising is slightly different but in the end they still want to get about $400 out of you without any guarantee of getting any business. They also have an option that is no cost and you give them a percentage of your booking through them... Their plans are these 2:

A) $395 "set up" fee and 15% of your bookings that you get through them. The $395 is "deferred" until you get your bookings*. As in, for your first 10 bookings you'd pay $39.50 plus 15%. If you don't do any bookings you owe them nothing. Great right? However, if the 2 year term goes by and you do get ANY booking (or just 1 or 2) you are on the hook for the $395. So, let's say I get 1 gig at $800. I would owe them $515 of it (at the end of the 2 years). Two gigs in the two years at $1,600, I'd owe $635.

B) No fees, but they take 20% of anything you book through them. If I book an $800 gig it's $160.

So, I'm pretty skeptical about getting any gigs through them. If I was guaranteed to get 10 I'd sign up for the first plan in a second.

To sign up you have to provide 7 references from brides and 3 from fellow vendors. I think some of it is psychological. We are going to be closing off the DJ category in your area soon...mm hmm. I have the information gathered and ready to submit.

So what say you? I'd appreciate any of your thoughts.
 
The fact you have to provide them with references for the privledge of advertising at top dollar with them would be enough to back away and laugh at them. Combine it with the fact they are trying the used car salesman approach to selling you ( "We are going to be closing off the DJ category in your area soon.") I would tell them then maybe you should call me when you have an opening and watch them squirm.

I'll bet you get a call within 48 hours telling you of the "exciting opportunity" that has popped up
 
I received an email from a representative offering to answer any questions but I've already heard the sales pitch soooo. I came here to discuss it in the open, I'd welcome that here if they want to reply and if it is allowed. They have offered that they have 2,000 registered vendors. Mmmk.

Although they do offer a no cost option I don't see any evidence that turning over 10 of my contacts (7 brides and 3 fellow wedding vendors) is wise or worthwhile.
 
You should just run Aaron....This is like Craigslist except you pay to be lumped in with dozens of other vendors.

When you Google DJ in Tehachapi, California you are first in the search followed bu Wedj and many others where you could have a listing for free. 1800 registry doesn't show up in the first two pages.

What they do for brides is a neat idea but I don't think it's worthwhile from a vendor standpoint.

Even when you Google the obvious make money on a wedding they don't show up. The fact they want references and your money would be enough to make me get out
 
Geez...PM me and let's start a discussion about something you can OWN and control!
 
I have decided to take the gamble. I have been communicating with them for several months now. When I first signed up with my Entertainment Agency back in 1989 people told me I was crazy about that decision(That one was totally free to join). Even today, many on this Forum are adverse to having an Entertainment Agency represent them. In the meantime, I am laughing all the way to the Bank. This 1-800-Registry may not be any different. I am offering up a Credit Card which has a measure of protection against fraud. Bottom line is, if I get jinxed, I ain't paying a dime. My credit rating is strong enough to take a small wallop!

I am doing this because I am going to find someone (female or male) to do Weddings with me or on my behalf. I will supply the Sound and make a few minor changes/additions to my Gear. My main objective will be for the very large Upscale Weddings 300+ people. That way, it will be big ballrooms and venues and I can still deliver Live Style Sound as needed. Plus charge accordingly.

If it does not work out, then its a write off! I have chosen the 20% option which is what I now pay my Agency anyway and that is a very lucrative relationship. The two Gigs I did this past weekend were booked for me by my Agency. So I am not complaining!
 
So what did you do Aaron?
 
Aaron's post #1 has incorrect info. Here in a nutshell is the correct info. This was taken from an e-mail sent to me a few weeks ago.

Thank you for your time today. I?d like to summarize how our business will benefit you. We are not an advertising company and you?ll find that we provide a refreshingly different approach to helping you increase your bookings.
I sent to you via email our Membership Application-it has "Secure Listing Now" in the heading.
What You Can Expect When You Partner With
1-800-Registry​
1. No upfront costs, monthly or yearly fees. You don?t pay us until our client pays you.
2. Our clients are specifically matched to your business?your price point, location and availability.
3. Limited, targeted vendor listings on our website. Be one of a select number of Bride-Certified Wedding Vendors in your area that our clients will see, based on their search criteria.
4. Increased bookings on off-peak days and times to maximize your profits.
5. Personalized appointment booking through our Concierge staff.
As I mentioned in our conversation, we are a pay-for-performance marketing program. This means that we do not get paid unless you do. Therefore, you never pay any monthly, annual, maintenance, or renewal fees.

Choose From Two Membership Options:

Option A: 15% Package
After a referred bride books and pays for your services,
1-800-Registry​
collects a 15% marketing fee. This fee is charged on the total cost of the couple?s package (excluding tax and gratuity). Additionally, there's an initial, one-time $395 setup cost that you pay in $39.50 increments over a 10-bride booking period.

Option B: 20% Package
After a referred bride books and pays for your services,
1-800-Registry​
collects a 20% marketing fee. This fee is charged on the total cost of the couple?s package (excluding tax and gratuity). Your initial $395 setup fee is waived.

Remember, no matter which package you choose, the bride and groom receives up to 10% of the marketing fee back in Reward Dollars to use towards either their honeymoon or a new home.

We currently have more than 3,700 brides registered in the Houston area alone, an average of 2,000 brides visiting our website daily, and thousands more joining each month. See what our current vendors are saying and watch our ?How-it-Works? video. You can also view our informative brochure to learn more about us.

We have already closed categories due to our limited availability. Please call or email me today so we can explore this opportunity in more detail. I look forward to speaking with you.


Kind Regards,
 
I don't notice any difference in what you posted from what I said. What "incorrect info" did I give?

I didn't do anything with them. Not convinced I'd get any business from them and not willing to turn over contact information for brides and fellow vendors if they are just another startup with no integrity.
 
mysoulishome said:
I don't notice any difference in what you posted from what I said. What "incorrect info" did I give?

I didn't do anything with them. Not convinced I'd get any business from them and not willing to turn over contact information for brides and fellow vendors if they are just another startup with no integrity.
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You started off by saying "Their approach to advertising is slightly different but in the end they still want to get about $400 out of you without any guarantee of getting any business. " that is incorrect. Also, if anyone think they should get a guarantee to get business they must be dreaming.

My Entertainment Agency does not guarantee me anything but they sure deliver. I once paid a Restaurant Manager (They has a Private function room) 20% of all Gigs for which she referred me that I booked. We both made lots of money. One has to be willing to take risks and spend money to make money. If it was that easy to just land Gigs more people would be doing it. Companies like this one, Wedding Wire, The Knot, Entertainment agencies etc. will have more credibility to the general public than a DJ with just a website. I don't have a problem having those companies funnel business my way.
 
That is my *opinion*, that they *want* to get $395 out of you. If they never get you any gigs #2 doesn't cost anything, sure, but a few people will pony up for option A. For THAT option it's guaranteed money for them and none for you. In your case, what do they get from you? Nothing? Just contacts for a couple of photographers and they list you as one of their vendors. Well look that guy is using them! Why don't I just give them 400 bucks!

Think about it. I'm just playing devil's advocate here. As soon as I meet one DJ who has gotten a good gig through them I'll take it back.
 
mysoulishome said:
That is my *opinion*, that they *want* to get $395 out of you. If they never get you any gigs #2 doesn't cost anything, sure, but a few people will pony up for option A. For THAT option it's guaranteed money for them and none for you. In your case, what do they get from you? Nothing? Just contacts for a couple of photographers and they list you as one of their vendors. Well look that guy is using them! Why don't I just give them 400 bucks!

Think about it. I'm just playing devil's advocate here. As soon as I meet one DJ who has gotten a good gig through them I'll take it back.
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Aaron, I wished the world was like that. If it was that cut and dried then I would be a Millionaire. If you place an ad on google, TV., Yahoo, the newspaper etc, you have to sit back and wait. There is no guarantee for that, however, that is real advertising. When you wait until the slate is full of other DJs, your competition, less will come to you. I would rather take the gamble and be the only DJ for the Houston area listed on their site. If those leads do come in, it is a slam dunk.

$400.00 is peanuts compared to the potential rewards. My interest is not in what could be lost, rather it is in what could be gained. As a matter of fact, if it does work out for me, I may not want to share my success with others who can end up being my competitors. If others did not want to take the risk why should I be their Guinea Pig and have them jump in when the spoils are ripe. Screw that!
I strive to do what others are afraid or don't want to do so that my results will be different to the average of what they will get.
 
I haven't met a company like this that ever amounted to enough gigs to make up for the cost.
They may find you LEADS...
 
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