This week on Grow My DJ Business Podcast, Cream & Gary talk about:
- Understanding your skill level and compare yourself to other DJs in your market before making a push for higher-level gigs.
- Being in demand and turning down gigs can be a sign that it's time to raise your rates and start playing at higher-tier venues.
- Branding, marketing, and having a professional image are important for attracting higher-level gigs.
- Strong DJ skills are necessary to back up your marketing efforts and ensure success in higher-level venues.
- The recent moves made by BPM Supreme to sign high-end editors and mashup artists highlight the importance of talent and exclusivity in the record pool industry. BPM Supreme's acquisition of top editors from other pools has caused a shake-up in the record pool industry.
The move has raised questions about the quality and variety of edits available and the potential impact on other record pools.
- Being selective with edits and focusing on quality over quantity is important for DJs and record pools.
- Progressing from edits to remixes and original music is crucial for DJs who want to establish themselves as producers.
- Creating magical moments and parties often requires starting your own event and playing the music you love.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
09:04 When is the Right Time to Level Up?
24:14 The Importance of Strong DJ Skills
27:19 The State of Record Pools: BPM Supreme's Strategy
36:19 Quality vs. Quantity: The Importance of Selective Edits
39:39 Progressing from Edits to Remixes and Original Music
46:03 Creating Magical Moments and Parties in the DJ Industry