The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B

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How I Create And Present My Proposals Mar 11, 2022

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One of my podcast premium content subscribers asked me to cover how I create and present my custom proposals. It's morphed over the years and I feel like I have it in the best place I possibly can (at the moment). In this episode, I talk through what I include in the proposal, the tools I use to create the various pieces and finally how I send them out.

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Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.
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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/

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Where Is Your Red Line? Mar 08, 2022

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Whether we realize it or not, we all have a red line - that is, a place where we won't let a client or a creative partner (i.e. a planner, photographer, etc.) cross. If they go beyond that line, it threatens the quality of the work or at the very least, sets a terrible precedent for the remainder of the working relationship. In this episode, I talk about my red line and why I think it's important for every creative to establish one.

Check out my new podcast website and my patreon.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

How To Stop The Ghosting In Its Tracks Mar 02, 2022

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Ghosting - it’s just a part of what we have to deal with as an industry…or is it? In this episode, I make a case for how we can stop it all together. It takes a commitment to not be swayed by the almighty dollar and to stand in your truth. If we do this, we’ll finally be able to get rid of not only the negative buzz word itself but the action all together.

Check out my new podcast website and my patreon.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

How To Structure Sales Commissions For A DJ (or Any) Business Feb 25, 2022

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I've always been a fan of rewarding yourself (if you sell yourself) or your salespeople for a sale. There are exceptions but by and large sales is not easy - time and money spent to market for the client you want, the sales consult, the proposal, the signing of the contract and the payment. That's a lot of steps. So when you get that sale, you should enjoy the spoils, whether it's you as the owner/salesperson or your sales team. In this episode, I walk through how to set up a sales commission structure. I've been a part of some awesome companies/organizations that have this stuff on lock and think I can give you some out of the box ideas here, whether you are a single-op or a multi-op.
Check out my new website and my patreon.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Why I'm NOT A Fan Of Wedding Formality Song Edits Or NY/NY Mini Dance Sets Feb 22, 2022

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I've heard a lot of DJ podcasts recently reference the benefit of short formality song edits and NY/NJ Mini Dance Sets. I want to give the other side of that argument. Simply put, I'm not a fan of either. I think both hurt the reception more than they help. In this episode, I give you my take on both and leave you with some food for thought.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

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Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Wedding Music Left Turns Part 2 with Brian B, Drew Pierce & Stylus Chris Feb 16, 2022

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Part 2 of 2 wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. Joining me as guest contributors are Drew Pierce from Long Beach, CA and Stylus Chris from Washington DC. In this episode, we cover opening dance sets and peak hour dance sets.
View the songs discussed on our Spotify Playlist

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Wedding Music Left Turns Part 1 with Brian B, Drew Pierce & Stylus Chris Feb 14, 2022

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My music episodes are back. In this episode, I talk through wedding music "left turns" - songs that you didn't see coming; where the DJ takes things in a different direction than the norm or what the crowd was expecting. Joining me as guest contributors are Drew Pierce from Long Beach, CA and Stylus Chris from Washington DC. Specifically in this part 1, we cover cocktail hour, doors open and dinner.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

What Is Your Deposit For? Feb 10, 2022

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Have you ever had to articulate to a client what your deposit is for? To me, the answer to this question is just one in a line of questions that tells the story of your business. In this episode, I talk through the most commons answers to this question that I hear from DJ companies. Then, I try and give a perspective on it that I think could really change the trajectory of how you approach your business in general.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

How To Deal With Price Objections Jan 28, 2022

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Are you tired of constantly dealing with customers or clients who say you're too expensive or they've found a cheaper DJ? I know I was. I'd be told it was all about things like being more persuasive, responding quickly, or showing value. The reality is that it goes much deeper than that. In this episode, I give you a few different things to think about and some tips so you can avoid wasting your time with people that just aren't your client.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

How To Respond To Advertisers When You Don't Want To Say Yes or No Jan 18, 2022

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Don't you hate it when advertisers call you and want you to advertise or marketers ping you wanting you to to participate in something you have no interest in doing? You don't want to say yes but you also might not have the heart to say no. How can you word something professionally that stops them in the tracks? Here's one of my go to lines. This is a fail safe. There is no way they can rebuttal you on this type of answer...it stops them dead in their tracks and you put the onus on them to remember to reach back out. I hope this helps you as much as it has me.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App

My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte.

I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

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