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    School & Teen Events Huge teen event coming up this weekend....expecting 400-700 kids. Need song help!

    I did a teen event about two months ago, however I have been extremely busy and have not had time to really keep up with the latest and greatest. I'm not looking for someone to give me a playlist that I can just copy and paste either. I'm looking for some suggestions on whats hot and whats...
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    Road cases for Par64 LED Pros? What is the deal?

    I would like to buy two road cases to protect my par cans. I would like to get 4 par cans per case. I would also like a smaller one for some smaller effect lighting. And one more to protect my mixers. =) Its time to take better care of my equipment and protect my investments as...
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    Advertising Strategies for 2012. Wheres the hype?

    As we hit our 7th year into the dj entertainment busy we embark on getting our services marketed appropriately. We have considered several sources to enhance our visibility to the general public, however we would like some advice as to where the best marketing should be done. Now that 2012...
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    45 Minutes Late For My Event! What in the world??

    In a related thread from Auntie M.....I was late for my event. I beat myself up...and guess what...when I got to my event...I explained what happened...and would you believe these people are all human?? They asked if I needed any help. While I was still in panic mode...they were offering a...
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    Global Trussing

    Looking for two SQ-4121 2 way corner pieces for my trussing. Does anyone have these used for sale? Or is there a recommended place for ordering?
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    If I could start my dj career all over again!

    I am just going to share some random thoughts in this thread...and I would like you to post some of yours! 1. I would have never bought a second system. 2. I would have kept my light show simple. 3. I would chose the computer route from day 1. 4. I would used a few other selling...
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    Well I decided to go back to single op next year.

    I have decided to go back to single op..and let go the idea of being a multi op. There are several reasons. I am going to sell my friend some of my equipment...and I am going to let him venture out on his own. I have weighed the pros and cons...and I feel this is a better move for...
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    Backing off on my second setup.

    I've got everything including backups for two rigs..but I am going to focus on increasing my prices, and we'll see if I can still stay busy, or it will make an impact on my second setup.
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    Does this look ok? Or should I scrap it and leave it to the professionals?

    Well...I know I had the other thread...and I really didn't get no where near the responses I was hoping for. So I'll put a quick poll, and see whats the general consensus opinion. And don't be afraid to tell me it plain old sucks....I was willing to accept this last night when I was pulling...
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    How do I copy a pic from my facebook groupies page to my mac?

    I would like to know asap! Working on a flyer template for an upcoming hi.lite party! Thanks
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    Who works on your promo flyers?

    I'm ready to get some flyer/marketing/promotional material made up for the business, and I am looking for some help in this department. I also have a contract, a wedding planner, and a few other paperwork that need a professional touch. I already have a great start on this stuff, but I need...
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    School & Teen Events Looking for someone who can make some good school marketing material.

    I've got cash if someone has some good skills. Thanks
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    August begins a new chapter in my business.

    After much planning and careful consideration...I am finally putting together a business plan that works for me. Some of the things I am going to start doing are as follows. 1) Financial Management **Purchased most everything I need for the next few years, now time to put funds away for...
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    Weddings T Carter Music....I like it!

    The song choice for next saturday was "A mothers song"...and I love it! Have you heard of this before? https://www.tcartermusic.com/
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    Weddings I purchased a song, and now I see I need to pay more to even use the song?

    I just purchased the MP3 format of the cd with the song "A mothers song" which is the choice for next saturdays wedding. The problem I am seeing is that......I need to pay "AGAIN" to even have the right to play the song! Is this ridiculous? http://www.tcartermusic.com/licensing...
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    Mackies vs Bose: My point of view

    Now that I have been able to fully hear the sound of both Bose L1s B2's teamed up I can finally make a comparison. This is all very opinionated...and all credibility should not be based on my opinions. Remember how I complained about the original Bose Bass bins lacking bass. Well after a...
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    Weddings I did a wedding on May 1, 2010..and I could have made more.

    So I did an awesome wedding on May 1, 2010. Well right when the main dance started, the grooms father came to pay the last 75%. He asked me.."How much?" I said.."well we booked at $700...you gave me a check for $175 which is 25% down...so the total would be $525." He said..."Are you sure?"...
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    I want powered speakers only. No passive at all.

    So as the title reads, active speakers. Prefer 3 way speakers if at all possible. I have peeked around into the Mackies, but still would like to see recommendations. I would like to stay under $3000. Will be used as backups for now. My normal crowds usually never exceed 200 people. I...
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    Got this cool little message from a buddy of mine for growing my business.

    hey dude i was just thinkin to myself that if ur lookin 2 get ur buisnesses name out there dude i could talk to sum of my friends and if ur willing to dj a few parties this summer for free or not much cash they would prolly let u pass out buiness cards and **** like that cuzz i know there will...
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    Organized my trailer: Now let's get some dust out of there!

    I have a major, major dust issue. I bought some cheap shower liners hoping that this would be enough to keep the layer of dust off...well...ummmmm..not so much. What are some of the tricks I can use to seal my trailer? Either that...or I need to make some cases for the global...
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    Not sure if this is even right. Uploading pics from my phone.

    What can you tell me about this? I have a samsung. And lots of new photos I'd like to add to the computer for facebook..and of course here.
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    5 Hours Plus of Music

    Ok you've hit your 5th hour of music..and you have been instructed to shy away from certain genres...would you keep going...or do you think you can find enough songs to continue? I'll admit..I can keep going..but by this point it seems like I am starting to really dig for music. I have...
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    Kids Songs: Popular Choices

    I am starting to do more and more dances for 6th Grade and under..so I am trying to compile a cool list of songs appropriate for these events. What are some of your favorites? These are some that have worked for me in the past: Who Let The Dogs Out Jump Around Cha Cha Slide Hokey Pokey...
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    A post update to my last article in the newspaper for our youth events.

    So they kinda butchered my name in that last newspaper. So, I asked if we could fix it for this week, in which they agreed to. I get a few calls this morning with people now calling me my brother's name, and here is why. The article was printed as follows: Spotlight on business...
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    Trying to converge all my music libraries.

    Ok...so I have my original computer I used for djing. Now I have added a second one..which somehow did not get all the music from the first one. I have also purchased a few songs and already to the new computer library. My friend also has songs purchased on my account, and some downloaded cds...