DJ Brian Redd is as much of an expert on pricing as we are, so I wouldn't hang my hat on that ... I think too many of you are fixating on the wrong issue.
I have no issue with someone taking a job for $200, $100 or free .. that is their prerogative and they have their reasons .. even if it may be to have a little fun. I also won't read into any pricing the abilities of the performer. I had a mechanic that routinely charged half of what other locals did .. and did better work and took care of details the others did not. He was happy with his pricing and that was good enough for me.
On the other hand, with a little business sense, if you need to make DJing your full time gig, then these are NOT the customers you should be chasing .. UNLESS, based on that business acumen, you determine the value of the opportunity lies not in that $200, but as Pro said, in the potential business it may drive later.
I have no issue with someone taking a job for $200, $100 or free .. that is their prerogative and they have their reasons .. even if it may be to have a little fun. I also won't read into any pricing the abilities of the performer. I had a mechanic that routinely charged half of what other locals did .. and did better work and took care of details the others did not. He was happy with his pricing and that was good enough for me.
On the other hand, with a little business sense, if you need to make DJing your full time gig, then these are NOT the customers you should be chasing .. UNLESS, based on that business acumen, you determine the value of the opportunity lies not in that $200, but as Pro said, in the potential business it may drive later.