hey Randy A can you post a link to this other thread, I do not want to clutter up your thread anymore. Thanks you can pm if you want
ADJA Conference - Day 1
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The evening session with Andy Ebon gave me some food for thought when it comes to the relationships that I create and the online social networking possibilities.
After his presentation, the mix & mingle was pretty good. I met a few more dj's and sat in on lengthy discussion on how some are successfully using mix-downs with their wedding ceremonies. Mixing personal testimonies, toasts, vows into the music. Great conversation!!
These are the discussions that I hope to continue to be able to be involved in. Just a few dj's sitting around, openly sharing with one another.
After his presentation, the mix & mingle was pretty good. I met a few more dj's and sat in on lengthy discussion on how some are successfully using mix-downs with their wedding ceremonies. Mixing personal testimonies, toasts, vows into the music. Great conversation!!
These are the discussions that I hope to continue to be able to be involved in. Just a few dj's sitting around, openly sharing with one another.
Thunder...dude...please take that crap to the other thread and leave it off this one. I don't really want to have to ask a Mod to move it for you.
Ooops sorry Randy.... I thought it was about the hotel not the confrense itself.... my bad....
This technique was covered by RB in his newsletter a while back. More recently, another DJ friend used portions from the toasts in with the departure dance on Saturday night.
It went over great.
It went over great.
Keith, you shagged a bit early last night.
Brandon came back and joined our discussion and actually brought his laptop with the final edit he had played at his wedding. Very cool stuff & actually much more simple to do than I had figured.
Ask Ben and Kat if they know where my shirt is? 
I might have left it in one of their vehicles...
I might have left it in one of their vehicles...
I've been hanging out with them for a couple of days and still haven't got mine yet either. I can tell you first hand they are busy meeting the obligations to the conference and it's attendees. That is after all why they are here.
Good things ARE worth waiting for.
Wow....I'm pooped.
I had the pleasure working the sound/av for the presenters yesterday. I was able to catch some great seminars from Alan Berg, Mark Imperial, Bill Lage, Mitch Taylor, Robert Kreuger, Leslie & Chad Wendell, Brian Harris, Randy Bartlett, Sean 'Big Daddy' McKee & Scott Favre. Some of these I wasn't planning to attend, but because I was doing the sound I had to be in the rooms. I'm glad I didn't miss them now.
And, met a few more jocks while in the hallway, which always seems to turn into a great conversation. I've heard it said that it's the place where you pick up the most ideas and I think it's the truth. It's nice to talk to someone else one-on-one and just continue to bounce questions and answers off one another, Keith and I have been doing it the whole time.
As for pics --- even when I take my camera with me, I forget to take pics. I'll try to take more today, but I can't make any promises.
I had the pleasure working the sound/av for the presenters yesterday. I was able to catch some great seminars from Alan Berg, Mark Imperial, Bill Lage, Mitch Taylor, Robert Kreuger, Leslie & Chad Wendell, Brian Harris, Randy Bartlett, Sean 'Big Daddy' McKee & Scott Favre. Some of these I wasn't planning to attend, but because I was doing the sound I had to be in the rooms. I'm glad I didn't miss them now.
And, met a few more jocks while in the hallway, which always seems to turn into a great conversation. I've heard it said that it's the place where you pick up the most ideas and I think it's the truth. It's nice to talk to someone else one-on-one and just continue to bounce questions and answers off one another, Keith and I have been doing it the whole time.
As for pics --- even when I take my camera with me, I forget to take pics. I'll try to take more today, but I can't make any promises.
Since I'm unemployed, I have the time but not the money to see the show in Chicago.
I am still tempted to try to plan for next year, if they have it there again. I've been monitoring this thread to try to figure out if it's even worth it. Hopefully, we'll see some reports from people after the conference is over.
I am still tempted to try to plan for next year, if they have it there again. I've been monitoring this thread to try to figure out if it's even worth it. Hopefully, we'll see some reports from people after the conference is over.
It's the middle of a conference and people are busy. You might see more posts after the conference is over. I've been to a few conferences and posting reports and thoughts online or to supervisors are a low priority to me until after the conference is finished.
We'll probably see some more posts later this week.
I recall during Vegas people were on the chat boards before, during, and after the show. We were getting play by play descriptions as the show unfolded. That's why I find it curious why not to many are reporting in.It's the middle of a conference and people are busy. You might see more posts after the conference is over. I've been to a few conferences and posting reports and thoughts online or to supervisors are a low priority to me until after the conference is finished.
We'll probably see some more posts later this week.
Despite what some may think, I have beeen busy at the conference.
Check the schedule and see for yourself, there were seminars going on until 9:00 pm.
I don't drink, so I wasn't out partying all night either.
Yes, I do a play by play every year in Vegas. This one has been different for me because there was more content that I have been interested in and no time for pictures, video or a blog each night.
Randy, Caleb, Chuck and myself spent the first day (Saturday) setting up the booth and all the A/V for the conference rooms for NLFX Pro.
Frankly I won't be adding anymore to Randy's thread since some people want to debate who puts it on, the merits of the presenters and whether it was worth it.
I got several tidbits of information that - in and of themselves were worth the price of admission. I'm investing in me during these hard times by going to these events, buying new gear, etc.
Stop complaining and join us next time. You can't afford not to. Last time I looked there were free exhibit hall passes and they can't charge you for sitting in the hall to talk to your peers.
Check the schedule and see for yourself, there were seminars going on until 9:00 pm.
I don't drink, so I wasn't out partying all night either.
Yes, I do a play by play every year in Vegas. This one has been different for me because there was more content that I have been interested in and no time for pictures, video or a blog each night.
Randy, Caleb, Chuck and myself spent the first day (Saturday) setting up the booth and all the A/V for the conference rooms for NLFX Pro.
Frankly I won't be adding anymore to Randy's thread since some people want to debate who puts it on, the merits of the presenters and whether it was worth it.
I got several tidbits of information that - in and of themselves were worth the price of admission. I'm investing in me during these hard times by going to these events, buying new gear, etc.
Stop complaining and join us next time. You can't afford not to. Last time I looked there were free exhibit hall passes and they can't charge you for sitting in the hall to talk to your peers.
I have learned some of this stuff for my sales efforts and in part due to classes at some of these type of events. Steve you really ought to live life on occasion outside your world. Working 365 doesnt allow much opps for adventure and reflecting.
Improving Your Interpersonal Skills
It takes time and practice to improve your interpersonal skills. Many of the skills may take time for you to adopt; however, there are also some quick techniques that you can use to start to make things easier almost immediately.
Stay professional.
Be at your best in every situation. Remember that the way you act reflects on your character. Learn to deal with situations in an appropriate way.
Establish credibility.
Be sincere. If you are truthful and upfront with people, it will go a long way to gaining another person's respect and trust.
Understand others' point of view.
Remember to reflect on what others tell you. Even if you disagree, take the time to learn and understand another person's perspective.
Learn about others.
Take time to talk with employees or clients. Conversations do not need to be work related. Sometimes simple conversations can help you learn about the person and build rapport.
Be confident.
Keep eye contact and a relaxed body posture. Be sure to speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
Improving Your Interpersonal Skills
It takes time and practice to improve your interpersonal skills. Many of the skills may take time for you to adopt; however, there are also some quick techniques that you can use to start to make things easier almost immediately.
Stay professional.
Be at your best in every situation. Remember that the way you act reflects on your character. Learn to deal with situations in an appropriate way.
Establish credibility.
Be sincere. If you are truthful and upfront with people, it will go a long way to gaining another person's respect and trust.
Understand others' point of view.
Remember to reflect on what others tell you. Even if you disagree, take the time to learn and understand another person's perspective.
Learn about others.
Take time to talk with employees or clients. Conversations do not need to be work related. Sometimes simple conversations can help you learn about the person and build rapport.
Be confident.
Keep eye contact and a relaxed body posture. Be sure to speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
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