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MBM

MBM

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I have a client that I am talking about their reception later in the year, they have ask when and where they could come see me at a reception. I've mentioned that I wouldn't feel comfortable having them come to someone's reception, just as I wouldn't bring anyone to theirs but they just keep asking. How do you normally handle this? :sqconfused:
 
Stick to your guns another job will come. We do not allow it either it's cheezy, tacky and not professional
 
MBM said:
I have a client that I am talking about their reception later in the year, they have ask when and where they could come see me at a reception. I've mentioned that I wouldn't feel comfortable having them come to someone's reception, just as I wouldn't bring anyone to theirs but they just keep asking. How do you normally handle this? :sqconfused:
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Can you record one of your events for them....? Then show them later...

I too wouldn't be comfortable inviting a non-guest to a private wedding reception.... and frankly how would you even approach your couple to pose the idea? Second, reason it would be uncomfortable is that it would put undue pressure on me to perform not only for the current client but for the potential client as well. Also, what if the event they attend has music that is not their cup of tea... that would not bode well either....

Yes, a public performance such as a bar gig would be much more appropriate.
 
No public events booked, the closest I have is a Class reunion that will be in the lobby area of a local hotel, so anyone could walk in the lobby and see what is going on, but I would not be able to talk to them. He has ask 3 times now, seems nice but definitely locked on it. I am going to suggest giving him some of my past clients that said I could use them as references, email addresses.
 
I have clients ask about that also.

I handle it by inviting them to our "Open House" at the warehouse.
We set up all of the systems, (mine, and my partners 3) They schedule an appointment, come down check out all of them, meet us and as many DJ's that can make it.....

Works very well.....And we get many up-sells to larger systems also,
Because they can see all of them at once.

They seem to like the one on one attention, we give them some beverages,
And have a lil cozy chit chat. We started this last month, and haven't lost a booking there yet.
 
I have had the same question many of times. I answed the sday way you had done.

On my list of things to do is hire a Video company to film my work at a wedding. I'm figureing it will cost $2000 to $3000.

My other thought is to actually throw a scripted wedding. Bring a bunch of people make people act and provide free booze and entertainment.
 
sI've turned down a potential client because they asked me the same thing but they said "Can we go see you out at an event so we check out yo skillz". Lol. Right there and then I just told them I was not the dj for them.
 
Here is what I used to tell clients when they asked this:

"On the day of the event, my attention is 100% devoted to pleasing the happy couple, and I would prefer not to conduct other business on that day. Just as I am sure you will want me at my best on your special day, so do my other clients. I am sure you can understand this, as you would not want me conducting business with others when I work for you".

Kind of turns the tables on them and let's them see that they would not like it if it happened at their event.
 
"I'm sorry, however I don't have the authority to invite you to somebody else's wedding."

Kinda hits the nail on the head without hitting them on the head.

I too have thought of doing a mock wedding, I'm actually researching a similar yet different idea.
 
Now, I have a bit more time to put into my post. I'm think aloud in my post as I talked about this with my wife and she thinks it's a great idea. We both feel we may be able to get 5 years out of the video. Before we and the styles of clothing change and it will be noticeably old.



Mock Wedding


1st Part of Day:

Filming of Different sound and Lighting setups.

Conventional Sound or Bose

Optional 42" LCD TV for Title Slide

Optional Rear Projection Screen for Photo Montage.

Optional Room Up-lighting.

Standard Lighting In Action.
Currently 2 Martin Raptors - May Move to 2 Acrobats

Upgraded Lighting In Action
4 Scanners - 4 LED Par and 1 EFX 600

Deluxe Lighting In Action
4 Scanners - 4 LED Par - 2 EFX 600 - 2 Raptors - 4 Intimidator Spots

Them Film: All Packages with Custom Gobo Projection.




Take 2

Film 3 different Types of Grand Entrances:


Standard

Deluxe - Using 4 Moving Heads in Haze to create Walk Way

Deluxe - Room Black Out With Follow Spot and Chase Lighting.


Take 3

Film Dances and events: 1st Dance, Mother / Son, Father / Daughter, Garter Bouquet, Anniversary Dance ( This will be hard might need to film at wedding), and Bridal Dance.


Take 4

Filming of Open Dancing.



I think most of this will be able to be done. It may be costly. I will begin to look further into cost.
 
Cam perhaps you can invite Jay in the Chicken Suit Lol sorry couldnt resist but I must say great idea on the staged production. You could different dance sets to enhance genres. Appealing to almost any potential.
 
It could be one of two things:

They like you, but are uneasy about you......

They like you and a ready to buy.....

BUT, and it's BIG but, there are some questions that have been unanswered and you need to ask them "why" they want/need to see you in action.

Dave
 
Ask them that if they hired you, would they like it if you brought strangers to their reception so they could see what you do? Just show them the reverse situation and ask them if they'd like the same treatment.
 
Another issue..and it's the same with play lists...is that I stress every reception is tailored to the wants and desires of the clients. Those wants and desires could be totally different from reception to reception.....Client A may want a DJ who says nothing; Client B wants an interactive DJ. Imagine that client walking into a reception and hearing Macarena, followed by the Chicken Dance; they despise these songs. Will they understand that the client wanted these songs played and that you have the choice to not have them played...or will they now be sour on you?

WRT a mock, or staged wedding...the only problem is that the prospect may see it as that and it will have no impact on their decision. That being said it might be a way to "show" the prospect what you can do and may help with upsells on lighting, etc.
 
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