I lost a gig.....to the BRIDE!

[Proformance]

While it may happen on the same stage, it doesn't happen with the same people. I've done back stage theater work, and live sound work, and no audio guy would be running lighting above something static, so we're still talking about multiple people. Whether it's DJ and lighting, or DJ and photography, or DJ and chocolate fountains, it's more than just the DJ. The direction at that point is immaterial to us if it fits into their business plan.

Not so, once you add fresh fruit and chocolate you are a food service provider and that is a regulated business activity. Why not put the DJ in charge of the carving station as well? Even if he's all good with the health inspector ...at that point I skip dinner and just sit at the bar!

I once did a wedding where the catering was done by a DJ turned restaurateur.. so inexperienced was the staff that they took over 2 hours just to get a raw bar setup... this while the shell fish waited in the 90 degree heat. I love the raw bar.. but I passed on this one.

Photobooths are not in the same vein, as it doesn't need any particular talent other than patience.

That kind of expectation is exactly why problems happen.

I don't disagree here. But the same could be said for many other occupations, like my Dentist who offers Botox services.

Do you suppose that is helping or hurting his profile as an authority on dentistry? How much respect do you really have for his knowledge and expertise with Botox? Chances are he is now perceived among his peers and parts of the public as second rate at both. That's the risk when you start adding things that don't logically relate at the vocational level.

 

[ahoustondj]

I do agree with the fact that offering more than one service to the same Client at the same time can hurt. This is why I resisted going into lighting for so long. I used to have a buddy do Lighting for me. Even though I have bought some fixtures, I do not pull them out at each and every event that I do. If they are not paying extra for it, then they are not getting it for free. Since I purchased them last year they have long since given me my ROI.

I recently was at a Business Function last week and this guy was introducing himself and what business he had.. He said he did Auto Detailing and he was also a Massage Therapist. I thought he erred by saying what he did. Seems to me he should have chosen just one of the business to promote at that time. I have a feeling he might be taken more seriously for the Detail Business. I myself have two business but depending on the company in which I am in, I choose one or the other to promote, not both at the same time to the same people. Thankfully I feel confident doing both as I have formal training and many years experience in each one.

 

[Proformance]

I do agree with the fact that offering more than one service to the same Client at the same time can hurt. This is why I resisted going into lighting for so long. I used to have a buddy do Lighting for me. Even though I have bought some fixtures, I do not pull them out at each and every event that I do. If they are not paying extra for it, then they are not getting it for free. Since I purchased them last year they have long since given me my ROI.

I recently was at a Business Function last week and this guy was introducing himself and what business he had.. He said he did Auto Detailing and he was also a Massage Therapist. I thought he erred by saying what he did. Seems to me he should have chosen just one of the business to promote at that time. I have a feeling he might be taken more seriously for the Detail Business. I myself have two business but depending on the company in which I am in, I choose one or the other to promote, not both at the same time to the same people. Thankfully I feel confident doing both as I have formal training and many years experience in each one.

That's a good point. I use separate business cards for each target prospect. I don't hand a design card to a person wanting a karaoke rental and I don't hand a DJ card to someone seeking full event staging. You have to be fully credible and committed to the role you are suggesting you can fill.

Most people for whom I have DJ'd or provided rentals have no idea about some of the larger event work I do, and vice-versa. The two clients have different needs and want to see a set of qualifications unique to their own solution.

To me, that means not undermining your commitment to Auto Detailing by admitting right up front your mind is on the next massage appointment.

 

[rickryan.com]

That kind of expectation is exactly why problems happen.

My experience with photobooths is that problems happen because of crappy equipment, not inexperienced workers. I've had extremely few issues with my PB setups.

 

[Ausumm]

Personally, I have no urge to offer anything more than what I am doing now.
If you can handle the extra cost, hassles, headaches and time constraints...GOD BLESS YA!

With that said, could one argue that with technology making DJ's out of wannabe's....
that expanding into other area's related to WEDDINGS is a smart way to separate yourself from the amateuers
and stay in the game?

 

[dunlopj]

Personally, I have no urge to offer anything more than what I am doing now.

Just as long as you don't offer to do events sans shirt!

...still can't get that d*mn lighting package video of yours out of my head...maybe if I scratch my eyeballs out...

 

[Jon Tuck]

most designers have a gift or atleast a learned one via schooling why would one expect A DJ to have this gift especially when his given trade requires a gift for sound and music. I think just because a person thinks they know how it should look or feels its how it should doesnt necessarily mean that opinion exudes a design perspective with an artistic view. Many claimed DJs arent truly gifted then decide they are also going to be non gifted via presenting decorative skills on top of it. I have taken design courses and I see many mistakes or design flaws even with a true designers offerings.

 

[Ausumm]

Just as long as you don't offer to do events sans shirt!...still can't get that d*mn lighting package video of yours out of my head....

Watch it!
You talk about a video where I'm topless...and you use the word, "package"...
A fella could get the wrong idea.

...maybe if I scratch my eyeballs out...

I "did" put a warning on it. You should have heeded it.