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Do you only do this at consultations at your office , the on the spot introductions demo? Ive done it at starbucks, at quiznos and a jamba juice. People looked at me like Im crazy but hey , it got the contract signed. Ive even done a Canon in D acoustic guitar live set at a starbucks one time. No biggie. In your own words. A DJ gotta do what a DJ gotta do.
 
I can't remember the last time any prospects asked me about the grand introduction.
Personally, as a prospect or as a DJ, I feel that there are far more important things to be concerned about than the introduction.

Same goes for DJs that use their lights or their speakers as their main selling point.
 
Bill Kexel said:
I can't remember the last time any prospects asked me about the grand introduction.
Personally, as a prospect or as a DJ, I feel that there are far more important things to be concerned about than the introduction.

Same goes for DJs that use their lights or their speakers as their main selling point.
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It's a great selling point. Very often it is the first time they have heard someone else say their names together. It invokes an emotional reaction. About 1/3 of the time the bride actually cries, if one or both of the moms are their they alway cry.
 
I agree with Dan that the emotion comes in to play when you do the Intro with her soon to be new last name. It will separate you from the DJ that didn't do it for sure.

Of course Bill I disagree with you. There is nothing more important then the Grand Introduction. It sets the tone for the event. It is usually the first impression you give the audience indicating if they should stick around because there is a chance this will be a great party.

When I check out my competition I just have to hear the Grand Introduction to know if I will be interested in hearing anything else they will say.

EeeZee - No Star bucks thats why I have a office. Have been know to do this at Wedding Shows.

Jamie - It is Cesar. If a Bride has already seen me I might still have to do the Intro for her parents or the Groom who might not have been at the event. Thanks for the question.
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Dave I didn't crow .............

I beat my chest and Yelled (I don't need no stinking scripted Intros.)

I'm playing on the GWYC field when it comes to my DJ Business.
 
We've never performed a demo of a wedding introduction, because each introduction that we do is different, whether that difference is in the song or the theatrics. However, AMP Indiana is starting to become known for wedding intros because of how outlandish or subdued that we can be. In our opinions, this is one of the parts of the reception that the bride and groom can really personalize.

Just this past Saturday, the bride and groom kind of left the intro song up to us. They are country fans and they really like Big & Rich. We got inspired to play the song "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich)" for their intro song. The J Mac told me that when it started, even though the bride was smiling, her eyes widened even more. People really got a kick out of it; the whole introduction with the country music evangelist was a great start. :)

We tend to sell people on the introductions; we give them examples of past introductions and tell them that the sky is pretty much the limit. Other more notable introductions include a customized version of Cab Calloway's speech from The Blues Brothers movie and a recreation of part of the music video of Billy Idol's "White Wedding" song.
 
Bill Kexel said:
I can't remember the last time any prospects asked me about the grand introduction.
Personally, as a prospect or as a DJ, I feel that there are far more important things to be concerned about than the introduction.

Same goes for DJs that use their lights or their speakers as their main selling point.
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I totally agree. I have never done this, and have had no one ask me to. I do work with the b&g to make the introductions special, but the intros are just small part of the overall picture.
 
Usually after my presentation, the bride has called off the wedding, bought tickets to Vegas and is begging me to leave my wife.:sqcool:
 
We are also known for personalizing each intro, but that doesn't mean that we can't demo one. I normally do at least 2 intros with different wording and songs. I get an idea of what they are into and do 1 of our 2 most popular intros then 1 that goes more with what they are into. This gives the B&G a better idea of what we can do.
 
DanBenoit said:
We are also known for personalizing each intro, but that doesn't mean that we can't demo one. I normally do at least 2 intros with different wording and songs. I get an idea of what they are into and do 1 of our 2 most popular intros then 1 that goes more with what they are into. This gives the B&G a better idea of what we can do.
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I suppose that if they really wanted a demo, we could do it. It's not always about the MC, though...a lot of times, it's about the music, its volume, and the theatrical effects. It's about striking up the attention of the audience and keeping their attention throughout the introduction. I could describe what we do and why and if they really want to hear either of us speak, well then, we'll demo. :) I've just never been asked about that before this thread came up today.
 
Thats because you haven't been up against a DJ like me in your consultations.

Excellent response Dan and I am sure you wouldn't have any problems with a Bride that asked you for the demo because your confidence as a DJ shows in your posts to me.
 
I guess you never saw my "Whats a matter with a EGO thread". I am proud of my EGO thats what makes me a successful DJ.

As far as starting something with you, If you disagree with my point of view thats a given.
 
Cesar, your comments to me in this thread are uncalled for. And for the record, I've been up against plenty of arrogant DJs and won over the clients. There is a huge difference between confidence and ego and you appear to have too much of the latter. :sqmad:
 
relax, clam down and take a breath,,, have a Mai Tai.....

I can bet that Cesar has never been up against a DJ like me!

I mean really, how many 52 year old bald DJ's who wear aloha shirts to the client meeting, own BOSE, four lights, been in business for 25 years and encourage first names
only to keep a casual feel to their event can there possibly be?
 
There's nothing wrong with having an ego, as long as it's kept in check and it's owner knows the appropiate times to use it.

Cesar, has it ever occurred to you that some DJs will do things differently because they choose to, not because they're not good enough? I handle the majority of the MC work for our company and I can hold my own against some of the best. Like Ducky said, we've been up against many a DJ like yourself and on most every occassion we've won.

For introductions, if you've ever worked on the production side of theater (which I have a few times), you'll know that what you say and how you say it are only a fraction of the overall success of an introduction.

And for the record Cesar, I find comments like, "Thats because you haven't been up against a DJ like me in your consultations." to be very insulting. You're not in my area, you've never seen me talk to a potential client, heck we've never even met. Until you move your business into every market in the country, work with the people in every market, I would appreciate it if you would keep quiet about other DJs and their skill levels/their business practices unless they specifically ask for feedback.
 
One of the things that has always bugged me about some DJs I've met at conventions (ever been Cesar?) or online is when they feel that their way is the only way and that they rock da world.

Move to Maui and try to do things the way you are doing them in NYC or Miami or San Francisco and see how fast you get your ass kicked. I don't mean that in a bad way.

But you can't come here and do things the way some of you say you do things.

I am betting it is the same as if I moved to NYC and tried to do things Maui style... I'd get my ass kicked..

There is no "one way" to do what we do, there is only the way that you do it and that, my friends, is what counts...
 
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