It is exactly as the punctuation suggests:
a question.
Irrespective of how entertaining he might be - the OP's question was:
"what does it take to book at $1500." I'm asking what image does he present to a $1500 prospect? The image he is using on this site depicts him
clowning around and if this is the same image he uses when presenting for formal black-tie events then it is rather obvious why he is not making that list of referrals. That image depicts a characterization I might seek for a child's birthday party, or comedy show - not a wedding.
Likewise, the OP enumerates a long list of things he
tells people but, not one word about what he
listens for, or the
questions he asks. Neither does he indicate any process for qualifying a prospect. The notion that you are educating a prospect by talking and enumerating endless details is erroneous. There is a point at which the customer realizes you're more into yourself than you are paying attention to their specific and unique needs. A prospect willing to pay $1500 for a DJ expects a higher level of conversational inquiry.
My suspicion is that the OP does not book $1500 gigs because he's not positioned to attract the attention of that client. Hence when (if) he qualifies the prospects he does acquire - he realizes the ceiling of the positioning he has projected.
As for the issue of
"putting someone down" I would suggest that most making that claim respond fraudulently out of your own fear and insecurity. You would selfishly prefer the OP continue to think that $1500 DJs are a myth and that he is doing everything just perfectly.
I took the OP's question literally and spoke directly and honestly to what he offered to justify that price. What he posted does not rise to the level of expectation that prospects willing to pay $1500 for a wedding DJ hold for their vendors.
Don't ask a question if what you really want is approval instead of an answer. Just state up front:
"please agree with me and affirm my protective shell." YMMV