Today I'm chatting with one of my Wedding Pro members Dan, the wedding DJ behind JN Sounds.

Dan shares his journey in starting the business with his friend John over 13 years ago and how they grew, as well as the lessons he learned when John moved on, and he had to run it solo.

We talk about the importance of networking, social media, and setting boundaries to avoid burnout!

Find out more about Dan here:

https://www.jnsounds.com/

JN Sounds Instagram

Book Dan mentions in the podcast:

Donald Miller - Building a Storybrand

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www.beccapountney.com

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Time stamps:

Introduction [00:00:20] Becca introduces herself and the podcast, and welcomes Dan from JN Sounds.

Starting the business [00:01:49] Dan talks about how he started his mobile DJ business with his friend John, and how they gradually shifted towards doing more weddings.

Finding first wedding bookings [00:03:43] Dan talks about how they got their first wedding bookings, which were mostly through word of mouth and online advertising.

Going solo [00:05:12] Dan talks about how he decided to continue the business on his own after his partner John decided to leave, and the challenges and benefits of working solo.

Lessons learned [00:07:52] Becca asks Dan about the biggest lessons he's learned in his years of running a wedding DJ business.

Networking and Social Media [00:08:05] Importance of networking events and social media in growing the business.

Inquiries and Marketing [00:09:49] Sources of inquiries and the importance of keeping up with changing marketing trends.

Investing in Personal Development [00:11:22] Importance of investing in personal development and constantly improving oneself.

Building Relationships with Venues [00:13:29] Approach to building relationships with venues and getting on recommended supplier lists.

Balancing Full-Time Job and DJ Business [00:15:12] Managing time and setting boundaries while balancing a full-time job and a DJ business.

Setting boundaries for your business [00:16:28] Dan and Becca discuss the importance of setting boundaries for your business, especially when it comes to the number of weddings you take on.

Book recommendations [00:18:05] Becca asks Dan for a business book recommendation, and they discuss the benefits of reading and listening to audiobooks.

Future plans for JN Sounds [00:20:33] Dan talks about his plans for the future of his business, including the possibility of bringing in younger DJs.

Lessons learned in the wedding industry [00:22:22] Dan shares his top lessons learned in the wedding industry, including the power of networking, the importance of investing in your business, and the value of branding.

Mentioned in this episode:

Wedding Pro Business Builder

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