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The Mikey Hexx Interview
"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."
IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_
Hexx: https://www.instagram.com/djmikeyhexx
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - How do you keep high energy during a set?
1:31 - Who is Mikey Hexx?
2:08 - When Hexx got into DJing
3:10 - How did you get ready for the opportunities?
3:52 - How important has networking been for your career?
4:22 - Hungry vs humble approaches
5:06 - How did Hexx get the trust from others
7:01 - What made Hexx stand out from the rest
8:40 - How Hexx built his business
9:15 - Talent, energy, or network gets you in more rooms?
10:23 - Are clubs a good place to network?
11:01 - Losing self in the party lifestyle
13:02 - Do you see other DJ's get burnt out from partying too much?
13:59 - What's your work/life balance like?
15:34 - Hexx's crazy schedule
17:16 - Boxing Parties w Hexx
18:33 - Teams vs. Solo
19:47 - The business of team agreements
21:16 - Navigating fatherhood as a DJ
22:29 - Do you give YOU enough
22:56 - Who do you surround yourself with?
24:52 - How do WE book YOU?
26:47 - How Much Hexx spends on drip
29:59 - What do you never want to do again in your career?
31:02 - When is it time to cut someone off?
32:22 - Biggest internal challenge?
33:13 - Why do creators fail?
34:05 - Favorite/Least favorite part of being a DJ
35:59 - Crazy crowd stories
37:43 - Hexx in 5 years...
39:19 - Hot 97
40:55 - Advice for DJs
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Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)
- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn
- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ
- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5
- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw
- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq
- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4
- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y
- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2
- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM
- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur
- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6
The Mikey Hexx Interview
"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."
IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_
Hexx: https://www.instagram.com/djmikeyhexx
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - How do you keep high energy during a set?
1:31 - Who is Mikey Hexx?
2:08 - When Hexx got into DJing
3:10 - How did you get ready for the opportunities?
3:52 - How important has networking been for your career?
4:22 - Hungry vs humble approaches
5:06 - How did Hexx get the trust from others
7:01 - What made Hexx stand out from the rest
8:40 - How Hexx built his business
9:15 - Talent, energy, or network gets you in more rooms?
10:23 - Are clubs a good place to network?
11:01 - Losing self in the party lifestyle
13:02 - Do you see other DJ's get burnt out from partying too much?
13:59 - What's your work/life balance like?
15:34 - Hexx's crazy schedule
17:16 - Boxing Parties w Hexx
18:33 - Teams vs. Solo
19:47 - The business of team agreements
21:16 - Navigating fatherhood as a DJ
22:29 - Do you give YOU enough
22:56 - Who do you surround yourself with?
24:52 - How do WE book YOU?
26:47 - How Much Hexx spends on drip
29:59 - What do you never want to do again in your career?
31:02 - When is it time to cut someone off?
32:22 - Biggest internal challenge?
33:13 - Why do creators fail?
34:05 - Favorite/Least favorite part of being a DJ
35:59 - Crazy crowd stories
37:43 - Hexx in 5 years...
39:19 - Hot 97
40:55 - Advice for DJs
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Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)
- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn
- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ
- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5
- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw
- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq
- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4
- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y
- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2
- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM
- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur
- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6