How important is your personal appearance?

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How much do you value your personal appearance?

  • Very Highly.... I try to take very good care of myself

    Votes: 27 100.0%

  • Not At All... Who cares

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Somewhat....I do what I can

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Peronal Appearance? Seriously who gives a ****

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    27
DJ PAUL said:
Zac Brown
Lyle Lovett
Wynonna
K.D. Lang

Just add to Jokers list!
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Zac Brown is big but would not be considered fat and he's not ugly
Wynonna. Big but has a pretty face and was part of a group with huge name recognition
Lyle Lovett. Ugly as the day is long but I thought he was skinny
K.d. Lang. Again not fat in the biggest loser sense. I can't argue the ugly part
 
You don't need to be good looking or skinny to have STYLE -- you don't even need hair! ;)

As Hank alluded to, it's (almost) all in the attitude :sqcool:


But details matter though -- it's marketing 101...

If you have a large tummy for example, draw attention away from it -- keep people's eyes focused on something else.


I have major skin issues, so I draw the eyeballs away by using hats and cool sunglasses, and clothes that people will focus on -- Elvis was handy at that as he got older ;)



Tux is a nix -- I have no desire to look like the wait staff, or a penguin. Adopt a style, and stick with it -- if you do it right, people will start to identify your name, with your look -- whatever that look is... :)
 
Buck Owens has lost a lot of weight
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I don't care what anybody thinks of me. Really. My personality will win most times. HOWEVER....people for the most part a pretty shallow. So, weight and appearance will be an issue.

Right now, this whole nation is being schooled on obesity and being overweight. It's just NOT GOOD for you. Really.

That being said, I really hope if you're more than 10-15lbs overweight you seriously consider doing your heart and kidneys a favor and lose weight.

Peace bro's!

Dave
 
Go o a DJ convention and look around..... and a TUX??? no, not everyone has to wear one.
 
My appearance at each of my events are always the same, clean shaken, Well dressed, Pants, Shirt and coat always Ironed. Also, take a bath before events, throw on deodorant and some cologne. I must smell good even after load ins and outs. The better you dress and smell might lead to people actually getting close to you without making funny faces.

Oh and I try to not fart during the events which might be difficult sometimes even after some rice and beans! LMAO.......
 
eldjdelcaribe said:
Also, take a bath before events, throw on deodorant and some cologne.
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I was sorta hoping that was a gimme Freddy... ;) :)


Just for S&G, grab your first thought, and equate them with the following images... Simple response -- don't think, just react quickly...

Ready -- here we go...




































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It's good when your clients are already in another place :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
eldjdelcaribe said:
LMAO @ Rick also a touch of reality to some please brush your teeth or pop a gum in your mouth before talking to clients or guests! LOL..........
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Actually, it was a branding test Freddy. :)




Now, I think most may have figured it out, but if not...


The first and last, are branded by their outfits.

The middle two are branded by their faces.


There's a good chance, that you would NOT notice Johnny Depp or I walk by you on the street. But there is a great chance, that you would recognize Michael or Paris.


In the entertainment world, it's basically called branding. Many prefer to do it in character, because you won't be noticed out of character, and can lead a semi-normal life. :)
 
I'm big, ugly, and yes sweaty during setup, but cool down and wash off when changing for my event - and my clients love me.

I used to offer a tux when I first started, but not any more. I'll still wear it if they insist, but I no longer off it as an option up-front, I simply say "semi-formal attire okay? Button-down shirt, dress slacks, dress shoes..." They say yes every time.

Of course there are extremes where appearance would/could be a deal killer, but it's really about a total package, and I don't believe that certain things matter to clients as much as some people think/claim they do. As long as your appearance isn't a distraction, and your attitude, mannerisms, and conduct are appropriate for the event or situation at hand, that's all that matters.

Perhaps if you're in the worther bracket and attracting the kind of client that is looking for or swayed by those kinds of things they are more prone to be judgmental based on appearances (ya think...?). At the end of the day those aren't the kind of clients I would want any way.
 
Sounds To Go said:
I'm big, ugly, and yes sweaty during setup, but cool down and wash off when changing for my event - and my clients love me.
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Show us a pic Sounds.

Let's face it (pun intended) -- looks count, and so do attitude.


That's why we get the big bucks :)
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Show us a pic Sounds.
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Nah, I'll keep your fantasy alive. JT posted a pic of him with Ruben and I one time. I'll leave it to the REAL curious to search that gem out themselves.

When my closing ratio for in-person consultations falls below 80%, I'll start giving credence to the "looks do matter" mantra. Until then, my theory that other things matter a lot MORE to prospective clients holds firm. :triwink::tricool:
 
Sounds To Go said:
Nah, I'll keep your fantasy alive. JT posted a pic of him with Ruben and I one time. I'll leave it to the REAL curious to search that gem out themselves.

When my closing ratio for in-person consultations falls below 80%, I'll start giving credence to the "looks do matter" mantra. Until then, my theory that other things matter a lot MORE to prospective clients holds firm. :triwink::tricool:
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Dude -- that is TOTAL BS.


My fantasy is Raquel Darrian and Shania Twain -- you, or no other DJ are included in that fantasy ;)



Point is -- let's say I wanted to hire you for a gig. I want to make sure you fit in with the scenery. I did that this past summer, BTW.

I got some serious thumbs up from the attendees (I was not able to attend myself, but I have full trust in those who gave me feedback).



Uncover yourself...
 
And my point is - if any percentage of my "lost" clients is because of looks, then the number is so small as to be statistically irrelevant, and not indicative of the buying habits of the majority, and as such is a more than acceptable loss in the grand scheme.

As long as I'm booking 8 out of 10 that see me in-person, looks are not as big a factor as many seem to think. And even if looks ARE a factor, they obviously perceive more value and stuff that *matters* to outweigh any negative impressions based on aesthetics.

So even pretending I lost the two out of those last 10 on looks (which probably isn't so), that would be okay with me.
 
Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying that appearances are 0% of the equation, and I'm not saying that some people don't place more emphasis on it than others - of course they do.

My only point is that it is not the main, or even as my own personal experience shows - A main factor in their buying decision/process. You would have to occupy a VERY extreme end of the spectrum for it to outweigh other considerations. That - or you are bringing to the table absolutely NOTHING to help offset your particular 'aesthetic weaknesses." :tribiggrin:
 
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