Welcome to Grow My DJ Business, a podcast for DJs by DJs. Hosted by Get Down DJ Group founders, Cream & GaryW, they use their 30+ years experience in nightlife to help DJs grow their brands and businesses. When people think of nightlife DJs, they often assume we just show up and play records, but those days are long gone. The guys offer their experience and coaching on how DJs should think about and approach their businesses to help them grow their networks, book more DJ gigs and create an a ...
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Send us a text On this episode of the Grow My DJ Business, Cream & GaryW discuss: Why Halloween has become the biggest holiday for DJs. A Cream rant on Halloween Edits. The most important thing a DJ can do......be on time. Slower gigs are important too! If you're not there to really work, don't take the set. DJs are the highest paid employees in th…
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Phones Are Ruining Nightlife 🤳
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Send us a text On this episode of the Grow My DJ Business, Cream & GaryW discuss: Are cell phones good or bad for nightlife? Do artists want fans recording them for virality? How DJs can take cues if no one is dancing in the crowd. Music vs. Production. What's more important for fans? Should venues enact a No Cell Phone Policy? Simplifying creative…
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Handling Cancel Culture As A DJ 🚫
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Send us a text How to deal with one unhappy group in an otherwise packed happy room. Why positive energy from the DJ and the crowd matters. What to do if you're cancelled for a show. How to handle it like a pro. How Cream & Gary handle dropped or swapped gigs. How and when it's ok to do it. How has cancel culture can impacted DJs and their music ch…
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This Decision Will Skyrocket Your DJ Bookings 🚀
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Send us a text Cream asks Gary "What would you do in this DJ situation?" Reading the room and catering to the crowd is essential, especially in slow rooms. The role of MCs and hosts can significantly enhance the atmosphere. Transitioning to USBs presents both challenges and opportunities for DJs. Bottle service is becoming less popular among younge…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Girl My DJ Business podcast, hosts Cream and GaryW discuss the intricacies of getting booked as a DJ, the importance of effective communication with promoters, and the necessity of professionalism and reliability in the industry. They delve into the significance of feedback after gigs, the role of sound and lig…
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Send us a text RIP Fatman Scoop. The greatest hype man of all time? DJing vs. Performing. Why we love each. Why you should play the music you love and how to weave it into your sets. Being a student of different music genres is crucial for open format DJs. The current nightlife scene is challenging, with fewer venues and more DJs. Successful venues…
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Send us a text On this week’s episode of Grow My DJ Business, Cream & Purari discuss: Cream's gigs in Washington DC and the city trending toward more house music. How to infuse your personal DJ style into any venue. Do you play for you or play for the venue? Why? Cream's transition to DJing on USBs and how it effects his sets. The intersection of A…
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PURARI: Hard Work Beats Talent, When Talent Doesn't Work Hard 💪
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Send us a text Balancing work and family life can be challenging, but setting boundaries is important. Building relationships in the industry is crucial for career growth. Patience and realistic expectations are key to achieving success as a DJ. Finding unique ways to stand out from the crowd can lead to more opportunities. Incorporating live eleme…
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Send us a text This week on the Grow My DJ Business Podcast, Cream & Gary discuss: Having a clear identity as a DJ and establishing a specific genre or style is crucial for success. Parties that cater to a specific genre or style are currently more successful than open format rooms. DJs should showcase their identity on social media and in their mi…
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Send us a text Rates in the DJ industry can be a sensitive topic, but it's important to have open conversations and be willing to negotiate. Even established DJs sometimes accept lower-paying gigs for exposure or to build relationships. Creating an EPK with a one-sheet, logos, promo images, promo videos, visuals, a W9 form, and a rider can help DJs…
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Send us a text 00:00: Determining Your Worth: Understanding DJ Rates 18:54: Avoiding Undercutting: Finding Your Place in the Market 29:28: Weekday vs. Weekend Gigs: Adjusting Your Rates 37:09: Holiday Gigs and Big Event Nights: Maximizing Your Pay 39:06: Setting Rates and Negotiating with Venues 42:32: The Pitfalls of Undercutting and Fair Pricing …
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Send us a text Reading the room is a crucial skill for DJs of all experience levels. Observing demographics, attire, and nonverbal cues can help DJs understand the crowd. Knowing the venue, time, and expectations is essential for effective reading of the room. Transitioning between genres and testing the audience's response is a key strategy. Creat…
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"If You DJ Here, You Can't DJ There." ⛔
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Send us a text Negotiate fair terms with venues that restrict you from playing at other locations. Maintain a balance between playing in seasonal markets and your home market. Create a buzz and build a name for yourself to attract the best venues. Don't get caught up in the obsession with going viral in the music industry. Remixing viral songs has …
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Send us a text Taking on private events can lead to valuable connections and future bookings for a DJ business. Rooftop parties in New York City provide opportunities for DJs to network and showcase their skills. Booking DJs based solely on their ability to bring in a crowd can result in inexperienced DJs being hired, leading to subpar performances…
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Send us a text This week on the Grow My DJ Business Podcast, Cream & Gary discuss: The importance of maintaining high energy and being a team player in a slow night. The process of finding one's mic voice, developing mic phrases, and managing mic levels. The significance of using the mic as a weapon and improving mic skills for DJs facing similar s…
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Send us a text 📈 JOIN The Grow My DJ Business Discord This week on Grow My DJ Business Podcast, Cream & Gary talk about: Understanding your skill level and compare yourself to other DJs in your market before making a push for higher-level gigs. Being in demand and turning down gigs can be a sign that it's time to raise your rates and start playing …
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Send us a text JOIN The Grow My DJ Business Discord 00:00: Introduction and New Project 07:28: Launching a New DJ Business 14:44: Understanding Your Goals 25:32: Showing Value to Venues 33:53: Challenges and Strategies in the Nightlife Industry 41:13: The Drake and Kendrick Beef: A Battle of Opinions 46:54: The Impact of Social Media on Battles and…
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NFC East Mixtape Vol.158: Team needs ahead of the NFL Draft
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RJ Ochoa and Brandon Lee Gowton take a look at the positional needs for each team in the division. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleeding-green-nation-for-philadelphia-eagles-fans/id1424518763 Subscribe to the BGN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BleedingGreenNationSBN NFC East Mixtape Apple Music Playli…
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Valentine’s Views: NYG defensive options with Damian Parson
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Damian Parson joins this edition of the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast as we look at a variety of Day 2 and day 3 defensive options for the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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The Chris and Nick Show - 2024 Draft preview: Wide receivers
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Chris and Nick dive into the wide receivers in the 2024 draft class, and which ones could help the Giants the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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Valentine’s Views: Why the Giants did not trade Saquon Barkley
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Ed answers why the Giants did not trade Saquon Barkley and other New York Giants questions in a mailbag edition of the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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Send us a text This week on The Get Down, Cream & Gary talk about: Despite the rain, Miami Music Week parties continued and provided ample networking opportunities. Networking with local industry professionals and making connections with artists and DJs is crucial. A variety of music styles were played during the week, including Speedhouse, Techno,…
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Valentine’s Views: Notre Dame draft prospects, and some QB discussion with Joe DeLeone
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Former Big Blue View contributor and current NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone joins the show to talk about players from one of his favorite college programs, and to chat about the Giants’ options at No. 6 in the 2024 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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NFC East Mixtape Vol.157: Headlines from Orlando meetings
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RJ Ochoa and Brandon Lee Gowton share their thoughts on the headlines and rule changes that have come about from the first few days of the 2024 NFL Annual meeting. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleeding-green-nation-for-philadelphia-eagles-fans/id1424518763 Subscribe to the BGN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube…
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Valentine’s Views: Giants draft chatter — all QB all the time
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For the New York Giants, the chatter leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft is all about how much they love or don’t love JJ McCarthy, and would they actually trade up to select a successor for Daniel Jones. Ed offers thoughts on why he could support that move, and why he could support dealing with quarterback another way. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Valentine’s Views: Giants draft mailbag edition
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Ed answers questions about the possibilities for the Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft, including a lot of quarterback discussion, in this edition of the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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The Chris and Nick Show - Wrapping up free agency
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Chris and Nick look at the Giants (many) moves in free agency and where they stand heading into the home stretch before the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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NFC East Mixtape Vol.156: Free Agency continues to roll on
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Brandon Lee Gowton and RJ Ochoa share their thoughts on the free agency moves made throughout the division so far. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleeding-green-nation-for-philadelphia-eagles-fans/id1424518763 Subscribe to the BGN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BleedingGreenNationSBN NFC East Mixtape Ap…
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Valentine’s Views: Post-free agency state of the Giants
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Pat Traina and Ed Valentine discuss what the Giants did in free agency, what they have left to do, the draft, and much more on this edition of the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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Send us a text This week on The Get Down Podcast, Cream & Gary discuss: Positive Weekend in the Nightlife Industry Challenges in the Nightlife Industry Getting the Most out of Miami Music Week Networking and Making Connections Importance of Mentorship Building Relationships and Finding Mentors The Importance of Networking Expanding Your Network Giv…
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Valentine’s Views: Philly side of Saquon Barkley signing
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John Stolnis of the ‘Eye on the Enemy’ podcast takes us through why the Philadelphia Eagles signed Saquon Barkley, how the fan base is reacting to it, and how it might or might not work out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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Valentine’s Views: Brian Burns — the inside scoop
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We learn more about new Giant edge defender Brian Burns from Brian Beversluis of SB Nation’s Cat Scratch Reader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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The Chris and Nick Show - The Giants' Wild Start To Free Agency
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Chris and Nick go over the Giants' initial moves in free agency and what they say about Joe Schoen's vision for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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Valentine’s Views: Drew Lock won’t change NYG draft plans
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Ed details why he thinks the idea that the signing of Drew Lock takes the Giants our of the quarterback market in the 2024 NFL Draft is wrong. He also takes about the rest of what happened for the Giants on Tuesday — who they gained, and who they lost — on this episode of the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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Valentine’s Views: Day 1 of free agency transforms Giants
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Ed Valentine and Tony DelGenio react to a day that saw massive changes come to the New York Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم SB Nation
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