Mike Petritis is the owner/founder of Eliix Marketing and a leader to business owners, DJs, and entrepreneurs. In our interview, we discuss…  

• Mike’s backstory about how he became interested in becoming a DJ
• How he charged over $2,000 for his first wedding
• How to be confident in your pricing
• How to understand the fundamentals of selling and value
• Why he decided to move on to the world of marketing
• Actionable advice for current DJs  

Connect with Mike

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelPetritis

https://www.instagram.com/mikepetritis/

https://eliix.marketing/

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Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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DJ or live music? Why not both! Joe Scharnweber of Diamond Entertainment has found a way to serve guests BOTH live music and DJ services for weddings in the San Diego, CA area. After studying music therapy, Joe moved to California and went full time with his DJ business in 2017. In this episode, we discuss Joe’s backstory, the importance of mindset and fitness, and automation.

Connect with Joe Scharnweber

https://diaent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DiamondEntertainmentDJLiveMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/JoeScharnweber/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondentertainmentdj/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T1uALtaS14E

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Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Ken Murphy is the owner of Amp Event Professionals in Chicago. In this episode, we discuss how to set clear and specific goals so you can achieve results, the importance of branding yourself with professionalism in everything that you do, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cFjONRrm1b0

Other topics include… 

• How Ken designed a custom welcome gift for clients
• Importance of mentors in your life
• Why it’s critical to have quick responses to clients
• Creating an excellent website
• Professional photos for your online presence 
• Sending out review links
• Speaking with a smile on your face

Connect with Ken Murphy online 

https://ampeventprofessionals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AmpEventProfessionals/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AMPDJServices/videos

https://www.instagram.com/ampeventprofessionals/

https://www.facebook.com/ken.k.murphy

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Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Chris Davis is the owner/operator of Wildfire Entertainment and has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. Getting started in church with a mentor, he's grown a DJ business that serves guests with excellence and enthusiasm.

In this interview you'll learn... 

• The best place to meet with clients even if you don't have an office
• The FREE tools you may not be using to grow and manage your business
• How to ensure your sales process includes a strategic follow up
• The document that you need to ensure you're operating as a business
• And more!

Watch the YouTube version of this episode

https://youtu.be/XYQ1kGcJK6k

Join the conversation in the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Connect with Chris Davis

http://www.wildfiredj.com/

https://www.facebook.com/chrisdavisdj

https://www.instagram.com/wildfiredjs/

Creating WOW. This is exactly what Uptown Entertainment does for weddings and events. In this episode, you will hear how owner Justin Reid purchased and grew the company, how he ensures the business makes profit first, and how he makes decisions about new equipment.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/YCQAhidfY8o

Join the conversation in the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Follow Justin Reid and Uptown Entertainment

https://www.uptownentertainmentdj.com/

https://www.instagram.com/uptown_entertainment/

https://www.facebook.com/uptownentertainment/

https://vimeo.com/uptownentertainment

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigcRJHpz1557UvKtoQOzrQ

https://open.spotify.com/user/lwnxk3zuue961iwkjcrbo32vo?si=2V04m2YYTUyKaUXqXNz0mQ

"Don't go cheap. You either spend more now or spend more later." - Brian Harris

Are DJ controllers just for show? Should you reveal your price before speaking with clients? We cover all these topics in part 2 of our conversation with Brian Harris!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-8RoQD3Bz4Y

Join the conversation in the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Connect with Brian Harris https://www.brianharrisentertainment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianHarrisEnt/ https://twitter.com/brianharrisent https://www.youtube.com/user/DaytonOHmcdj https://www.instagram.com/brianharrisdjentertainment/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Passion. Energy. Excellence. These are all things Brian Harris pours into his fantastic DJ company. In part 1 of our conversation, you will hear how Brian got started in 1997 and eventually transitioned into being a full-time wedding entertainer. We also discuss the value of conferences, training, and communicating clearly.

Join the conversation in the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Connect with Brian Harris https://www.brianharrisentertainment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianHarrisEnt/ https://twitter.com/brianharrisent https://www.youtube.com/user/DaytonOHmcdj https://www.instagram.com/brianharrisdjentertainment/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Hudson Valley wedding DJ, Lou Paris, joins us again! Lou's extensive knowledge of tech sets him apart from the rest. His modular approach to equipment, organization, and backups have helped me, any many others, become better and better.

In part 2 of this interview, we discuss pricing, selling trust, Lou's planning tool (coming soon) called eCUEity.com, and more.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mb3V5B7E2wM

Join the conversation in the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Connect with Lou Paris Lou's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dcSzxwzQOg0LmN349bwkw Paris Creative Website - https://pariscreative.com/blog-for-djs-only/ Paris Creative Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ParisCreative

Lou loves data -- check out his articles like this - https://pariscreative.com/for-djs-only/website-tracking-importance/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-dj-school-podcast/id1459630309

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Connect with Lou Paris Lou's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dcSzxwzQOg0LmN349bwkw Paris Creative Website - https://pariscreative.com/blog-for-djs-only/ Paris Creative Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ParisCreative

Lou loves data -- check out his articles like this - https://pariscreative.com/for-djs-only/website-tracking-importance/

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

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Hudson Valley wedding DJ, Lou Paris, joins us to kick off Season 2! Lou's extensive knowledge of tech sets him apart from the rest. His modular approach to equipment, organization, and backups have helped me, any many others, become better and better.

Join the Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/proweddingdj/

Connect with Lou Paris Lou's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dcSzxwzQOg0LmN349bwkw Paris Creative Website - https://pariscreative.com/blog-for-djs-only/ Paris Creative Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ParisCreative

Lou loves data -- check out his articles like this - https://pariscreative.com/for-djs-only/website-tracking-importance/

Watch it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Rcj_VquZ3D0

Free Guides and Resources Two easy ways to download FREE Wedding DJ action guides: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-dj-school-podcast/id1459630309

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New episodes coming November 8!

Two easy ways to download the FREE action guide: https://weddingdjschool.com/podcast --or-- Text WEDDINGDJ to 44222 to let us know your best email address to send the action guide PDF

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T35YRXsZCuo

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-dj-school-podcast/id1459630309