Am I being taken advantage of…?

Hint: “Don’t pay their high prices, all you’re paying for is the name”…

This is a common ploy used by low priced inferior DJ services to feign the appearance that they care about you and your finances.

In reality, it’s just a powerplay gimmick for your wallet and they want your dollars.

There is a misconception among many Disc Jockeys that “quantity” of events is better than “quality” of events. That quantity versus quality mentality that fills the DJ calendar and places mediocre DJs center-stage and unwitting wedding couples as the training ground for inexperienced DJs.

Yet nearly all brides want personal customer service to ensure their wants and needs are met satisfactorily.

Imagine a brides horror if the stitching on her wedding dress started to unravel during the wedding or reception.

The challenge is finding a DJ that doesn’t “unravel”, with the experience to go the distance. This will take time to research and an adequate entertainment budget.

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Generally speaking, people aspire for more…not less, in how they earn their living. Yet, there are DJ companies that will go out of their way to prove, by admission in pricing, why they are worth less.

Best defense question to avoid Wedding DJ disappointment:

Click Here to Check Date Availability Instantly

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Recognizing and Honoring The Best DJ Business in the Upper-Midwest.

Did You Really Earn Your “Best of Title” or “Award”?

Hint: Most “Best of Title” or “Awards” are scams used to embellish the value of inferior products or services. Also included in these scams can be popularity polls sponsored by local media where unknown entities solicit friends to vote early and often to receive awards they’ve not earned through years of experience.

DJ’s that promote their “Best of Awards” as the main reason to hire their DJ service are indirectly telling you how poor their performance really is. It’s far easier to show off a “paid for award” than to invest time into continuing education to improve your craft and performance.

Truly competent and accomplished DJ performers will lead with their experience and offer examples of how it can benefit you!

The Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, SD summed up dubious awards the best.

“These kinds of awards lend doubt to the legitimate ones,” she said.
“I just feel bad that there are people out there who do this, that, then cause that distrust.”

According to the Better Business Bureau “Vanity Awards” is one area among others to exercise caution.

Specifically mentioned Scam Awards are:

US Local Business Association

Who’s Who

Here is a list of other resources denoting the false claims inferred by “Vanity Awards”.

BBB
Daily Finance
Entrepreneur
FM Chamber
Iowa BBB
My West Texas
Publishers Weekly
Rapid City Journal
Responsible Marketing – Vanity Scams
Responsible Marketing – Awards for Sale
Scam.Com
Tuscon Citizen

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Be sure and check to see if your DJ and DATE is available.

Is My Date Available?

HINT: Event Dates are Perishable! They cannot be re-used and are only available until they are booked.

Most Event Planners that are looking for the same date availability as your event date will be looking around the same time you are.

There are several stages that people go through when planning an event before they can decide on a date. The first and foremost detail is to check party event date availability.

This can be a difficult task to undertake due to the number of phone calls and emails that need to be made in order to date check and gather the vital event information you need to make a well informed decision. Keep in mind, it can be frustrating to lose an available date from the DJ calendar you are considering to another party planner that makes a commitment and secures their event before you make your entertainment choice.

Although many DJs have begun to use a DJ availability calendar online date checker to allow potential customers to check date availability. The date & availability checker must be actively maintained to ensure that your event date is accurately reflected.

BE CAUTIOUS about entering information into every date availability checker you run across. Most availability checkers allow you to enter a date into a date checker, which brings you to another screen that requests more sales information, which may bring you to another screen in an attempt to gather information that the company may use to avoid you or potentially pester you with email promotions…or worse, sell your information to a third party.

There are only 3 basic pieces of information necessary to check availability:

Name
Email
Phone (optional)

Engaged couples simply want to know “is my wedding date available or not available”? If so, “what does your experience offer me”, “is my DJ available” and “how do I book this date”?

Whether you need to check wedding dates, check prom dates, check school dance dates, check holiday party dates or check corporate event dates…an online bookings calendar can offer you the insight you need to move forward with your event planning.

Here is the most simply way to check your date:

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Meet in person BEFORE you decide on the DJ for your event!

Should I Meet In Person and Interview Entertainers Before Booking?

Absolutely! Whenever possible meet in person with entertainers that you are planning on hiring to assess whether or not they are the right fit for you. You are conducting and interview of the DJ entertainment you’re considering.

IMPORTANT! If you don’t feel comfortable with the DJ at your meeting, DON’T hire them! Move onto a better qualified candidate.

Attempt to meet during regular business hours to locate serious full-time entertainers that will focus on you and your event with the attention that you deserve.

Pay close attention to;

• • attire,
  • discretion,
  • relatable experiences,
  • mannerisms and
  • professional courtesy.

If the entertainment you are considering shows up to your interview intoxicated or high, they are showing what little respect they have for you and your event. If this is common behavior for the entertainer they could be one DUI or arrest away from being unable to fulfill the contract for your event.

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Are you a full-time (career) DJ, do you do this part-time or only as a hobby?

Hint: Determining the level of expertise and commitment you’ll expect from your DJ entertainment will directly affect how well your event evolves. In short, full-time DJs have a vested interest in the success of your event because their livelihood rests in their ability to produce results for you. Pay careful attention to how long your DJ has been entertaining, what their status is and why.

Avoid DJs that make feigned claims that they are part-time but give full-time attention.

Benefits of Hiring A Full-Time (Career) DJ:

Possesses the talent and business skills necessary to DJ Full-Time
Primary focus is handling your needs
Ability to take your calls during regular business hours
Ability return your calls during regular business hours
Ability to meet with you during regular business hours
Ability to respond to your emails promptly
Ability to communicate with you well
Ability to communicate directly with your other vendors
No need to arrange time off from other employment to handle your needs

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