MBLVXX - My Wrap Up

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MBLVXX
From throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada they came!
Professional mobile disc jockeys converged on Las Vegas, Nevada,
the entertainment Capital of the world, for educational seminars, motivational talks, invigorating peer networking and to preview the latest audio, video, and lighting equipment.

Mobile Beat Magazine’s 20th Annual DJ Expo was attended by nearly 1500 DJ entertainers, who flocked to over 55 vendor booths, and more than 30 seminars over the four day show and conference.

A rather large contingent of New Jersey Disc Jockey Network members converged on the Riviera Hotel & Casino for what has become the premier Mobile Disc Jockey event of the year.

Mark Klatskin, Darryl “Jake” Jacobsen, Kevin “Rockin” Ramaley, Steve Cie, Marcello Pedalino, Mike Walter, Jason Jani, Charlene Mortilo, Jeff “Craig” Siber, John DePalma, Bobby Morgenstein, Dominick Charles DiMaggio were among the NJDJN members who were joined by good friends Chuck “The DJ” Lehnard, Randy “DJ Skinny Guy”, KC Koruz, DJ Toad, Sean “Big Daddy” McKee, Johnny Rozz, Mike & Steve Fernino, Bob Carpenter and Steve Moody.

The keynote speech was delivered by WWF star Ted DeBiase, The Million Dollar Man, speaking about his life before and after wrestling. Ted’s story was brutal, honest and emotional. DeBiase, told the attendees how passion, determination, and the need to do the absolute best job you can do, are needed to achieve success.

21 year mobile disc jockey industry veteran Larry Williams shared his tips for success, unveiling concepts in stand alone techniques, creative ideas, and highlights from his publications, Mind Your Own Business, and Customer Service A to Z.

Mark Ferrell, one of the most successful mobile dj’s in the country, returned once again to deliver his third Mobile Beat seminar. What is your passion? From where do you draw inspiration and motivation? Ferrell answered these and other questions, as well as keys to his success, which have caused him to be fully booked 3 to 5 times the market average.

Secrets to booking “big gigs”, advanced internet strategies, how to use use DMX lighting to create the “Hollywood Effect” at events, bridal sales steps were just a few of the key educational seminars presented during the four day exposition..

In addition to the seminars, the conference attendees were treated to some incredible entertainment at The Riviera Hotel & Casino, as Warrant, Naughty by Nature, Cupid, and The Village People performed exclusively for them at The Top of The Riv.

The Mobile Disc Jockey industry has truly come of age. This year’s expo, dubbed MBLVXX, showed the DJ entertainers that today’s clients want video, photo booths, lighting, lasers, inter-active games and dance, and more as entertainment at their special events and receptions. And that the Mobile Disc Jockey industry is positioned to provide the knowledge and the equipment needed by mobile dj entertainers to deliver what the clients want!

No single vendor present fulfills this need better than NLFX. The Minnesota based DJ supply vendor, led by Owner Ben Stowe, has become the favored vendor of thousands of professional disc jockeys throughout North America. Incredible service and fair prices have propelled his company to the top of preferred vendor lists nationwide!


If there was one tag line that permeated throughout the successful exposition, it was
“It’s So Much More Than Just Music!”
 
I found that Mark Ferrell was boring and didn't live up to past seminars.

Ted DeBiase, Larry Williams, Ben Stowe and Randy Bartlett were great.
 
Steve,

Thank you for your post. Just a question on Ted D's seminar. Since you said he spoke of passion, I'm just curious how was his passion seminar different from someone like Sean "Big Daddy"'s?

Since you've heard both, & I've only heard BD's, I was curious how Ted might have approached the matter differently.

Thanks!

Joe
 
I found that Mark Ferrell was boring and didn't live up to past seminars.

Ted DeBiase, Larry Williams, Ben Stowe and Randy Bartlett were great.

see, this is why they can't please everyone... I thought Ted was boring, no energy and a flop....

I liked Mark but it was the first time I have ever heard him so I have nothing to compare it to.... :tribiggrin:
 
The only real complaint I had that it was 40 friggin degrees!

No boring seminars...Your not going to please everyone. You don't like a seminar, get up and leave. Nobody has your ass tied to the seat:)

My one true complaint was the only vendor I thought worth buying was Ben Stowe's, NFLX...Nobody had any "specials"

I did go to one Photobooth company (There were 6) and was treated kind of rudely after she realized I wasn't buying that day.
 
I had a great time.. Met a plethora of different styles of DJ's. From the all business, to the fun loving crowd. Personally, I am the latter.

The DJ's walking around in suits WITHOUT a presentation or selling something made several of us chuckle as they passed by. Each year is a pleasure to meet and greet all those that attend. Lots of laughs, no doubt about it.

I did not purchase a pass, nor was I interested in any of the offerings. So Big E and myself, generally participated in lobby networking and the evenings festivities. In my opinion, I learn so much more than any seminar simply by asking my peers.

DJ Toad rocked the house Monday night, however, it was irritating that whomever held the mic wouldn't stop TALKING! UGH... I must have heard, "LET ME HEAR IT FOR MBLVXX!" about 30 times...UGH.. We know where we are...

The Pioneer guys were, well... Reminded me of the Audio guy for the Superbowl... Yea, ultimately good, but a little rough around the edges.

Sparky at the American DJ party was awesome, AS usual. The food was great! However, naughty by nature was just that, dropping F-Bombs like they were Tic-Tac's. Personally, I don't care, but there were kids around.

Village people made it clear that we were doing the "M" wrong, all along. LOL Casper was good, but not really memorable.

Again, great show.. Great fun.. Looking forward to MBLVXXI

That's my take anyway!
 
I had a good time other than the cold weather interfering with my tourist activities.

I thought Ted DiBiase's Tuesday keynote address was boring, and the only thing missing from his 'sermon' on Wed morning was an alter call. I left early on during both

Larry Williams, Randy Bartlett, Ben Stowe, Jonathann Novick, and Mark Ferrell had awesome seminars, but half of what Mark Ferrell was saying couldn't be heard in the back of the room. For those that don't know Jonathann (Sawdust in another forum), he is the only person I know that can out-geek Ben.

The exhibit hall was well laid out, NLFX has to get props for their room. There were 6 photo booth exhibits. I see photo booths as this years chocolate fountains- they're hip & in right now & everyone wants one, before long everyone will have one and they will be blase.

Overall I liked the concerts- Cupid & Thrill Da Playa gave good solid clean performances, Naughty by Nature did a greatest hits medley as their opening song (why stay for the whole show, I just heard all their hits). They were also dropping the 'F' bomb and 'N' bomb all night. Warrant put on a good strong clean show, but I sensed some tension in the Village People camp. They went thru the songs & choreography, but "it" just wasn't there, if you know what I mean.

Did anyone get pictures or video of Ben Stowe crowd surfing during Warrant?
 
Steve,

Thank you for your post. Just a question on Ted D's seminar. Since you said he spoke of passion, I'm just curious how was his passion seminar different from someone like Sean "Big Daddy"'s?

Since you've heard both, & I've only heard BD's, I was curious how Ted might have approached the matter differently.

Thanks!

Joe

DeBiase spoke of being passionate in your endeavors.
Sean "Big Daddy" McKee spoke of being passionate in your performance as well as your life.
Quite honestly, listening to Ted DeBiase was a colossal waste of time.
Listening to Big Daddy was extremely inspiring.
 
Lou,

It was great to see you and E. I enjoyed our time. I got something from every presentation I heard. I was in the back and heard every word. I felt mark Ferrell gave his best presentation ever. It was solid.

NLFX did have some deals. Especially for ADJA members. The EV deal was awesome. Did I mention it ends fri nite?
 
I will second that, I got some great deals at Ben and Kat's place..... Stands, controllers, and a rack shelf! ;)