Grow My DJ Business
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 actual business.
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Send us a text On this episode of the Grow My DJ Business, Cream & Purari discuss:Finding time to create music often requires intentional planning.EDC Orlando showcased a vibrant festival atmosphere and diverse music scene.Back-to-back DJ sets can create an electrifying energy at festivals.Networking is crucial in the
Send us a text JOIN Dainjazone"s Patreon On this episode of the Grow My DJ Business, Cream & GaryW discuss:Dainjazone"s time as co-host of the MikiDz ShowWhy sharing knowledge is crucial for the growth of the DJ community.Why touring can be both exhilarating and exhausting.The dynamics of working with famous artists ca
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 hig
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 P
Send us a textHow 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 impa
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