There is a contradiction here in your above statement. Is loosing money and not making a profit your definition of "doing just fine"? I did not mean that an internet website is bad, I meant do not rely solely on it. I mean for cripes sake, y'all are busy lessening your load for gear but in todays times you cannot afford to lessen your search and work for new customers. Its more competitive.
Okay Kirby I'll bite;
As an established part timer with 20 years experience and over 700 events on my resume here's your answers:
Is your business paying it's way? Yes it is this year I will bring in $32,750 for 30 events, After all expenses I will make approx $20,500 in profit
And I have a business plan. In fact 95% of my bookings are word of mouth. Since I also don't have to worry about health insurance, dental insurance, etc. as I have a great full time job that just equals more profit. My part time endevours net me over $1600 a month in my pocket. Man I hate being a lowly part timer
As an established part timer with 20 years experience and over 700 events on my resume here's your answers:
Is your business paying it's way? Yes it is this year I will bring in $32,750 for 30 events, After all expenses I will make approx $20,500 in profit
And I have a business plan. In fact 95% of my bookings are word of mouth. Since I also don't have to worry about health insurance, dental insurance, etc. as I have a great full time job that just equals more profit. My part time endevours net me over $1600 a month in my pocket. Man I hate being a lowly part timer
Maybe in the big city it makes a difference and by all means waste time beating feet.... if that makes you feel like it brings more business.... but, I live in the digital age where most shopping and searching is done online before even setting one foot outside a door to actually go talk to someone.
I see zero evidence of this practice being benificial to booking and or gaining referals... I've tried it... and got no where with it. Plus I don't have the time to chase unprofitable leads.
My friend, I was just suggesting in addition to the website, not replacing it. By your own admission you said that the business is not profitable however on the other hand you say you are doing just fine. Those two statements are contradictory. How do you know that taking time to meet some people in person would not pay off for you? One good lead from a center of nucleus can lead to a repeat business relationship.
BTW if I did not sense frustration in your earlier posts I would not be offering this advise. Go back to waiting for the phone to ring. Good Luck!
DjDennis
RIP- My Dad (2011), Sister (2013) and Mum (2017)
Well after 34+ years as a either Part time or fulltime Dj
I have survived just fine
when there is a slump in jobs at certain times of the year - I do other work
anything from Photography, Videography, driving limos, driving buses, driving trucks (18 wheelers)
doing computer work, plus a lot more when its not as busy
now when it is really busy I can do up to 6 or 7x shows a weekend
stay awake from a friday 8am when I get up and not get back to bed till monday morning 2 or 3am
this mainly happens from about October to March of each year - some years its worse some are slower
now I am not worried if I work or not now days - its getting close to retirement now for me
but I still make money, I own my own home, have 4x phone numbers now (had up to 8x at one stage)
have my van and a car for use - so really its all done what I needed
both being fulltime and part time dj....
so anyone wants to know how much I made
I say to anyone MYOB!!!!!
have a nice day all
I have survived just fine
when there is a slump in jobs at certain times of the year - I do other work
anything from Photography, Videography, driving limos, driving buses, driving trucks (18 wheelers)
doing computer work, plus a lot more when its not as busy
now when it is really busy I can do up to 6 or 7x shows a weekend
stay awake from a friday 8am when I get up and not get back to bed till monday morning 2 or 3am
this mainly happens from about October to March of each year - some years its worse some are slower
now I am not worried if I work or not now days - its getting close to retirement now for me
but I still make money, I own my own home, have 4x phone numbers now (had up to 8x at one stage)
have my van and a car for use - so really its all done what I needed
both being fulltime and part time dj....
so anyone wants to know how much I made
I say to anyone MYOB!!!!!
have a nice day all
Meeting face to face only works if you are confident and can sell yourself. If not it's a detriment. Although if that's the case you are probably in the wrong business. btw Houston, I bought a copy of psycho-cybernetics and it's been a great read so far. The information about self image and how you see yourself in relation to your particular habits and outlook on life are spot on. Good recommendation!
Unless I am driving drunk I won't steer you wrong......
And if thats the case, we're both going down!:tribiggrin::tribiggrin::tribiggrin:
when i started out it probably took about a year to pay for the equipment after that when upgrades were done the money was there from the business not a lot but it didn't come out of my pocket. Do i make a lot of money from it hell no but I'm havin a lot of fun