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Thunder said:
Can you hear the sucking sound yet? LOL

I think it is funny that so many DJ's really don't know what to do with their money other than send it too another DJ for that DJ's approval.

Ok I am going to start a certification process of my own for DJs, just send me your life story, 10 references (I don't care who they are from, I won't check them anyway), a picture of yourself with real DJ gear, and $500. For this you will get a framed 8X10 Photo Shop certificate with President Clinton's signature on it. And I will put you on our "My Space" page as a friend!

Those with a mental capacity over the age a 15 year old need not apply!
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And then for the certification I'm creating, you'll need to complete Thunder's requirements and I'll need an additional 3 references from previous pets you've owned, $200 and a picture of you in a halloween costume. Once you send me these things, I'll photoshop the halloween costume picture into a picture of you shaking hands with Carrot Top and mail it back to you in about a year.

Oh, by the way, please don't forget to send me $50 for processing and handling and an additional $35 for shipping.
 
DJ Ducky said:
And because we need money to run this elitest organization with all the posh red-carpet parties at the swankiest hotels, we require dues of 20% of your gross income each year. :)
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There Ducky, I fixed that for you.:sqwink:
 
In our market, the WED's are so OVERPRICED, I love to hear from brides who've already been given quotes by them.......its SO EASY to sell my services when the last person they talked to wanted over $2k for a reception.
 
Snob Appeal

Much has to do with snob appeal. In some cases price isn't a bar, it is an incentive. With the middle class increasingly under economic attack look to see more stark delineation between the top and the bottom of the market. In certain segments high price allows bragging rights.

I'll say up front, what I've heard from Mr. Merry I didn't like. He struck me as an overly slick opportunist whose advertising wallowed in conspicuous consumption and status symbols. The advertising piece I saw worked in Tiffany, Rolls Royce and some ungodly expensive Champagne few of us will ever consume. I've no doubt he'll continue to be successful. People that can sell a dog off a meat wagon often are successful and would do just as well selling used cars. Like a confidence man the job is to make others do something they wouldn't normally do.

What I find confusing is Mr. Merry once boasted of charging $5K for weddings. That sounds pretty lucrative. Why would he want to dabble in certification? It sounds like those guys on late night TV, "Send in 500 smackers and you too can make a fortune in the stock market / real estate / e-bay sales and on and on ad nauseam. IF ONLY WE'd BUY THEIR PROGRAM We'd BE WEALTHY BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS!

As David Hannum said, "There's a sucker born every minute.".
 
Balanced Line said:
Much has to do with snob appeal. In some cases price isn't a bar, it is an incentive. With the middle class increasingly under economic attack look to see more stark delineation between the top and the bottom of the market. In certain segments high price allows bragging rights.

I'll say up front, what I've heard from Mr. Merry I didn't like. He struck me as an overly slick opportunist whose advertising wallowed in conspicuous consumption and status symbols. The advertising piece I saw worked in Tiffany, Rolls Royce and some ungodly expensive Champagne few of us will ever consume. I've no doubt he'll continue to be successful. People that can sell a dog off a meat wagon often are successful and would do just as well selling used cars. Like a confidence man the job is to make others do something they wouldn't normally do.

What I find confusing is Mr. Merry once boasted of charging $5K for weddings. That sounds pretty lucrative. Why would he want to dabble in certification? It sounds like those guys on late night TV, "Send in 500 smackers and you too can make a fortune in the stock market / real estate / e-bay sales and on and on ad nauseam. IF ONLY WE'd BUY THEIR PROGRAM We'd BE WEALTHY BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS!

As David Hannum said, "There's a sucker born every minute.".
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His replacement at the "organization" boasts he gets 5k for weddings as well. Must be a great economy in arizona
 
After further revue

I now realize you are one in the same. GARY WOO!!:sqeek:
Thunder said:
Can you hear the sucking sound yet? LOL

I think it is funny that so many DJ's really don't know what to do with their money other than send it too another DJ for that DJ's approval.

Ok I am going to start a certification process of my own for DJs, just send me your life story, 10 references (I don't care who they are from, I won't check them anyway), a picture of yourself with real DJ gear, and $500. For this you will get a framed 8X10 Photo Shop certificate with President Clinton's signature on it. And I will put you on our "My Space" page as a friend!

Those with a mental capacity over the age a 15 year old need not apply!
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1cdj said:
His replacement at the "organization" boasts he gets 5k for weddings as well. Must be a great economy in arizona
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They always tell you that but never tell you how many they do. In a high end market anyone with technique could sell at least one a year for that price but the fact remains that most of us aren't in high end markets and most people don't really put that much emphasis on the entertainment that it would be worth that much to them

It's all in the business plan if these guys can sell themselves for that much all the best to them. All they need is 20 a year to net $100,000 and thier expenses shouldn't be all that much higher than any other single op
 
I did my first ever 1500 dollar gig this yr. Will I do another in the next six months? Perhaps. but I bet I do several near 900. I could have claimed the two night hotel fee and 150 travel increasing my numbers but those were expenses and the gig garnered 1500. Most likely I wont see that reward often in the future but I do many for a lot less. Including a fashion show for 500 Alex.Last week. Its all relevant. If ya pay the bills its all good. your only a worm if you cant pay your bills.
 
Balanced Line said:
Much has to do with snob appeal. In some cases price isn't a bar, it is an incentive. With the middle class increasingly under economic attack look to see more stark delineation between the top and the bottom of the market. In certain segments high price allows bragging rights.

I'll say up front, what I've heard from Mr. Merry I didn't like. He struck me as an overly slick opportunist whose advertising wallowed in conspicuous consumption and status symbols. The advertising piece I saw worked in Tiffany, Rolls Royce and some ungodly expensive Champagne few of us will ever consume. I've no doubt he'll continue to be successful. People that can sell a dog off a meat wagon often are successful and would do just as well selling used cars. Like a confidence man the job is to make others do something they wouldn't normally do.

What I find confusing is Mr. Merry once boasted of charging $5K for weddings. That sounds pretty lucrative. Why would he want to dabble in certification? It sounds like those guys on late night TV, "Send in 500 smackers and you too can make a fortune in the stock market / real estate / e-bay sales and on and on ad nauseam. IF ONLY WE'd BUY THEIR PROGRAM We'd BE WEALTHY BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS!

As David Hannum said, "There's a sucker born every minute.".
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WOOHOO!! Well said!
 
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