Peter Merry Seminar in Las Vegas

Larry Williams said:

Just in case you haven't checked out the seminar speaker list lately on the Mobile Beat website (http://www.mobilebeat.com/djshow.php), it has developed into a fantastic line-up of great speakers and extremely broad based educational content.

I just happened upon the website this morning to notice Peter Merry has been added to the Wednesday afternoon line-up. His book "The Best Wedding Reception Ever" has been a devoted work in progress for him for quite some time. I understand this seminar will "kick off" this much anticipated book release.

The culmination of devotion and hard work that goes into a project such as this is something I am very familiar with. Having authored a book for ProDJ Publishing last year, I know what an exciting time this conference and book release will be for Peter. I hope all of you will support his seminar and book. I know this will be a "must see" and "must read" for me!

I will be very excited to take in a number of other seminars as well from; Scott Faver, Matt Peterson, Mike Buonaccorso & Randy Bartlett, Professor Jam, Mike Walter, Ken Day, Dave Van Enger, Rob Peters and many many others. What a fantastic line-up!!! I also hope to see many of you at my seminar entitled "Changing Public Perception".

See you in Vegas!

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I will definately read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it a tragic comedy or a drama?

It actually isn't too shabby. I saw the presentation in MN (as did quite a few ODJT members).

Peter formatted the presentation as an outlined overview of each chapter of the book. MN was to be the unveiling but publishing hiccups pushed out the printing date.

Peter's intent is to have the book to speak to brides a message of wisdoms and oversights in a way brides can understand. The book could very well be an interesting read for DJ's (and I am very interested) but it's best placement will be on Borders, and Barnes and Noble's, shelves next to the hardcovers and softcovers of bridal advice.

It is meant to connect with brides before they reach the reception advices so readily available in other places like the Knot.com and the bridal magazines.


It's just not "Ken" if it's not questioning Peter, now is it? Of course I am genuinely curious just how Peter plans to get the product to the girls. I am also curious just how much investigating Peter did to see if there was even a market before print.

It's a polished product in a quality package; which is very typical of Peter. But also knowing that most DJs do no type of market climate measure before the doors are opened and the product is rolled out... ...rolled out with all the glitz of a pro, but with all the amature backlashes we've come to expect.

I get the stange feeling the book was born of personal need to be heard, saying the message that needs said in a language that is not too tainted with "DJ"

... Rollled out with no business plan.

So it is a comedic tragedy!

much like my life! lol...

I Hate It When You Call Me Names

Jeff Romard said:

I wonder will he mind if "Bottomfeeders" buy it?

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If I could afford it...



Please note: I did NOT come to this thread to dis this idea--I came because Jeff called me a bad name, again.

As much as I hate Peter's disdain for part time DJs, he does know what he's doing. I'll probably buy a it.

jfactor1 said:

As much as I hate Peter's disdain for part time DJs, he does know what he's doing. I'll probably buy a it.

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Or at least see if your local library will end up carrying it?

YAWN

.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I am looking forward to his presentation and book with an open mind.......

Just A Joke

Have you seen my goggles?

DJ Gray said:

I am looking forward to his presentation and book with an open mind.......

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Best advice yet!

Seriously. Best advice.

Peter does a tremendous job at bringing real situations brides do overlook to the forefront. The idea being "do this to make you, the Bride, the center of a flawless and well thought-out reception." When the simple logistical things that are often overlooked by a bride wanting "the best night possible" are spelled out as things to do and/or avoid, not just the DJ looks polished...

...everything and everyone involved looks polished.

Peter's book can make the Bride the hero, and all the vendors cheer they had a considerate client to both guest's needs and vendors alike.

The book bridges a gap that needs bridged.





Please, since I'm not going to make it, let me know if Peter shows the McWedding slide of his PowerPoint and hones-in on that topic in his presentation. He pulled it from the presentation in MN, and I really wished he'd not have tailored the presentation.

Second thought, if Peter plays that card in front of who I know will be there in Vegas, I'll find out - and prolly the instant the slide is shown.

DJs for some strange reason (Peter and Mark included) seem to need reassurance from their peers for their projects, progressions and advancements. Peter's taking on a great project with best of intentions for the results.

But he's asking for peer approval in the meantime while he's taking his baby steps. Very few of us have authored a book. Even fewer of us have shared the headaches of finding a publisher to even carry the title. No DJ has ever expressed the stress that a publisher places on the author for initial print counts, book promos, publisher responsibilities to get the book to it's proper distributers.

Peter doesn't need to sell his book to DJ's. Peter needs to sell his book to a publisher that has the clout with Borders, and Barnes and Noble to get it on the shelves. That publisher also needs to be sold that they are to get ads in magazines like "Modern Bride" informing brides where they need to look for and get the book.

As we can see evident, Peter's already got a PR issue with other DJs. Promoting a title that was written for a totally different reader to an audience that is literally split in thier convictions of the author make it seem the author is working personal approval ratings, only.

It's going to be a great book!
(in the hands of the right audience)

DJs are not the targeted audience, we are ones of many vendors that will benefit if the advice in the book is taken to heart. But we are also an ego-driven, myopic bunch that has trouble finding a means to express opinion's two-ways. Opinions made by DJs are one-way.

Go see the seminar! Read the book! Support Peter's endevour to get what's needs said to the right audience, just remember, the book was not penned for DJ approval.

Here Johnny you left them in the arcade

Pete Merry is notorious for his biased views. To be honest, we are all guilty of this in one form or other.

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I guess it really boils down to which bias is the best bias to be biased with? I'd give you my answer...but it would biased.

It actually isn't too shabby.

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Thanks Ken...I think? Can I put that on the back of the book?

The McDJs photo will most likely not make an appearance as I only have an hour...and I'll have many more important things to talk about than drive-thru DJs ("Would you like fries with that Cake Cutting?").

I don't know you, I've only heard about you...

I hope I'm not being presumptuous... but your reputation preceeds you...

As long as the book is showing the brides what a good DJ is and what a bad DJ is... so that YOU are not the only one who fits the "good" profile, then I'd call it a good book.

I see that in lots of advertising. "your DJ must have million dollars of insurance" or "he/she must have JBL speakers" or "you need to meet with your DJ 4 times before the reception" or "anyone who charges less than $1500 is a bottomfeeder"... bla bla bla.

I'm keeping an open mind, till I know for sure! You're going to find out, I don't pull punches.

So, here's my hand buddy, welcome to the boards!

BTW: Larry timed his post just in time for you to arrive here... very interesting!!!