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  1. cerebro

    Sony CD Player as backup?

    I have a DDJ-SX in an Odyssey case. I have managed to prewire a Furman power conditioner, Shure SLX wireless mic, Behringer Xenyx 1202 mixer, & wired mic w/ gooseneck... YES... it all fits :headbang: I'm running out of room and my Mac doesn't have a CD player! So I thought, "what the hell...
  2. cerebro

    Wall Wash & Uplighting.

    I have to agree with Rick Ryan on some of his points. I got into the LED game 5 years ago, before everyone else started doing it. Eventually I owned 100 Chauvet Techno Strobe RGB's. I chose the pallet over the par because it has a wider beam angle (more saturation, I've never liked the skinny...
  3. cerebro

    So why can't I get a response to a DJ ad in the paper?

    I get several dozens inquires this way... and it's FREE!
  4. cerebro

    Looking at getting a vanity number

    Vanity numbers have their positives. It is one more way to help with branding your company. In addition, it can help increase sales. For example, with a vanity number they can not tell where in the state you are calling from. This is great for us, because we service the entire state. I actually...
  5. cerebro

    Pipe and Drape

    Drapery is an interesting creature. I treat it like an animal, because no two setups are the same. Drapery is very fluid, it is a living breathing organism that has a mind of it's own. It takes experience to know how to tame it and make it do what's necessary. At first it looks simple and...
  6. cerebro

    Italian string lights

    We just started them last month. A bride that booked with us last year wanted us to do them. Our stringers are heavy duty and colored black. You can view photo/video of our setup here.
  7. cerebro

    Powering a tent - my latest blog

    Yes to all of the above. If you have Mavon insurance through WEDJ they can cover you for additional events in the same day. Uplighting/monograms are covered under DJ portion (basically anything that doesn't hang from the venue). They also can cover for multiple photo booths in a day. I sleep A...
  8. cerebro

    Redid the site

    I also second a wordpress website, also you might want to get away from the shared hosting plan on godaddy. It affects website load times with can benefit your analytics (lower BR, more page views). Your website is a simple layout, but that is all it is to me. I feel it is lacking something...
  9. cerebro

    How do you handle getting paid so close to the event date?

    A non-refundable retainer of 50% is due at the time of signing the contract to reserve their date (cash, cc, money orders, personal checks). Outstanding balance is due 2 weeks prior. I also think it's extremely tacky to track down the client during an event for them to pay up. Imagine following...
  10. cerebro

    Pin-spotting table centerpieces

    Right now I am using stands regular telescoping stands that go about 10 feet tall http://ow.ly/an87A . I've considered getting some of the avenger light stands http://ow.ly/an8cq . They have some models that go 14 feet tall. Once you get into pin spotting that has fixtures going that high, you...
  11. cerebro

    Pin-spotting table centerpieces

    We do a TON of lighting... we have dozens of light pillars, 15 event trees, 500+ ft of drapery, ^>'s, xbars, bases, 8 crystal chandeliers, 60 pinspots, various gobo fixtures, global truss, about a dozen elation moving heads, 100+ "modified" chauvet techno strobes for uplights, 4 bliss50's, 4 50...
  12. cerebro

    What do you plan on purchasing next for your DJ business?

    More pipe and drape (bases, uprights, 77 more panels) Another Chauvet Xpress 512 8 Custom Cases for our Crystal Chandeliers Some 10 foot 14 AWG black extension cords Getting 3 of our finalized compact photo booths this Friday
  13. cerebro

    What do you plan on purchasing next for your DJ business?

    More pipe and drape (bases, uprights, 77 more panels) Another Chauvet Xpress 512 8 Custom Cases for our Crystal Chandeliers Some 10 foot 14 AWG black extension cords Getting 3 of our finalized compact photo booths this Friday
  14. cerebro

    So you want to learn SEO?

    SEO includes so many different aspects of optimization. Even with a snazzy WP site focused on links and content, you can still get hurt in your analytics. I got back a 65 page report and spent the past MONTH cleaning house after the panda update. I realized I was focused too heavily on content...
  15. cerebro

    New Logo

    The logo is simple however too wordy. It looks like it would print just fine in black and white (very important litmus test). However, it's nothing meaningful (I think you could possibly put another 3 or 4 weeks into brainstorming up logos). You're website is www.specialoccasionsdj.com, why...
  16. cerebro

    How do you pay your DJs?

    In wooden nickels...
  17. cerebro

    Passable "before" and "after" shots? (from last night)

    Looks good, did you also provide the pipe and drape?
  18. cerebro

    Who is your competition?

    Honestly, you're biggest competitor is yourself. If you start paying too much attention to local companies, then you start to resemble their services. We are in the business of selling an experience. Perception is one of the most important aspect of your offer. This includes: company name...
  19. cerebro

    Oh fudge, a lighting-only job?

    Right now I have 80 leds in cases for uplighting gigs. If you're costs are covered, it can't hurt to add another 15 more to your arsenal.
  20. cerebro

    Thoughts on business card?

    Very unique, those that aren't familiar with Twitter might not get it. Remember who your client is.
  21. cerebro

    "The venue has to approve of your lights."

    I have a clause in my contract ...also have liability insurance policy for when that clause does not hold up in court. We even give the client an option on a drop down planning form. They can either have the uplighting a.) 1 or 2 colors the whole night (no changing) b.) Fade Snap only...
  22. cerebro

    Marketing yourself as a Premier DJ Service in a Sea of Mediocrity

    It's all about the 3 P's: Prepare Perception Promise
  23. cerebro

    Lighting Contract - Where to begin?

    We use a rider that is an addition to the contract. It is important to specify the amount of amps/circuits/distance from power source, that the circuits are free from any other power draws, and that you won't be held accountable if any venue lighting should not have an adverse affect on their...
  24. cerebro

    Bridal show...photo booths

    If you know how to market it, then people will demand them. If you're in the photo booth biz then you know what I mean... We currently have 4 photo booths and are in the process of adding on another 11 more. I have 4 booths going out tomorrow and turned down 2 this week for 7/9/11 because our...