General Business Episodes

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I interview Cooper Brown with One Above Entertainment. He decided to go full-time with his DJ business in 2020 just before the pandemic turned this year upside down. How has and is he navigating this? Listen to his story in this episode. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interes…

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lot of great stories out there – things of hope, things that are super raw for folks, and even stories of great loss. I wanted to get these stories out there because I think we can learn a little something from others that are going through it, just like we are. In this episode, I wanted to start with a few people who are a part of “The BBC Collective” – a crowd-sourced learning environment of creative businesses with the mantra of becoming better creative businesses. We have 3 mini interviews with Sean Low, who runs the group, Maria Maxit who owns/operates Maxit Flower Design out of Houston, and Andrea Eppolito, a wedding planner extraordinaire out of Las Vegas. Have a topic you want c…

It's always bewildered me why collaboration is frowned upon...especially in the entertainment space. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Steele and Lauren Brettell, co-owners of Lucy Black Entertainment out of Washington DC. They've really pushed the bar in the luxury market with this collaboration over competition mantra. We also cover running an entertainment business as women, partnerships, as well as a few lightning round questions at the end to get to know them better. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

I had my first exposure to being the target of some "cancel culture'esque" behavior this past week. In this episode, Digital Dave and I talk through not only how cancel culture has infiltrated the DJ and event industry but how we should handle it. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

In the last few weeks, I've had a major life shift with a new baby (first time parent here). I give a little update to that in this episode. Then I turn to what the entire world is grappling with - COVID. However, I want to address 2 things that don't seem to be getting a lot (if any) talk - that is hedging long and playing to your strengths. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

A lot of folks see those who have success and they think it's all gravy for them. However, successful people are human too. They deal with their share of adversity and setbacks (sometimes more than most). In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague, Jason Jani. We talk through a little of his story and how he's dealt with adversity. This is raw, candid and not something that is IG safe. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

In this episode, I interview a long-time friend and colleague Tony So. We both are in the "destination" event business - him being a DJ located in a destination hot spot, Hawaii, and me, as a DJ, traveling to destinations. We talk through how we're walking through this pandemic both vocationally and personally. Tony is wise beyond his years. You'll pick up some great takeaways from this conversation. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

In this episode, we discuss from a 35,000 foot view what the landscape will look like in the COVID aftermath. It's my belief that your story and ability to pivot will be crucial to not just success but survival! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague in the event space, Gurminder Banga. Generally speaking, most creative entrepreneurs focus on two things - general business and their skill-set. However, for those that seem to be the change makers, there's much more depth that we should be exploring. Enjoy this conversation. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App. DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

In this episode, I interview Chicago's DJ Megan Taylor from Fig Media. She's one of the most in-demand corporate event DJs in the US. Beyond her DJ skills, she is a sales assassin. She spills the tea on some selling tips, talks about the corporate event hustle, and we go through a few tracks together. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Like this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app.

This is a crazy thing we're going through right now. Luckily, I've been in a somewhat similar situation not just once but TWICE!!! It's no fun but in this episode, I share with you some things I learned through them that have made going through the Coronavirus a little easier to handle. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Like what you hear? Leave a review on the Apple podcast app.

Are you in a situation where people see you as the face of your DJ company and your team as bunch of B-Listers? In this episode, I cover how to elevate the value of your DJ "team" in the eyes of clients and referral sources. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I talk about one of my weekly processes that I think has helped me a ton and set me apart from the DJ pack - "Thank You Notes Thursday". I'd love to see our entire DJ industry embrace this. So you have my permission to steal, modify, etc. I also talk about impending DJ Dad life and this weekend's upcoming wedding. Like what you hear? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend on Instagram.

In this episode, I interview Melissa Fancy with Melissa Fancy Events. She's a destination event planner who services the luxury market. DJs ask me all the time how to land and price themselves within that upper tier market. Why not ask a planner directly? You'll hear what you need to do to land these events as well as how to handle pricing. Like what you hear? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this first episode of 2020, I talk through some structural changes to my podcast for this year, 3 tips to hitting your goals and the 3 biggest things that transformed my business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I talk about the importance of reviewing your year and how to do so as it pertains to your business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I talk through the changing landscape of holiday parties. I believe there is a shift from the cheese, games, and such and more of an emphasis on the music. What does that mean for you? How do you plan on adapting? Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes or drop me a line on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I give some tips on the long game approach - things I do to maintain a relationship that eventually will lead to the promised land of that event you've been wanting to do or that venue or planner you've been wanting to work with. Have a topic you want covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Have you left a review? If not, I'd be so appreciative if you would do so on iTunes.

In this episode, I talk through multi-day destinations events - how to quote them and some resources for gear, etc. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.

In this episode, I interview Rob Ferre, a mobile DJ out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rob has successfully transitioned from local wedding events to speaking and entertaining at some of the top corporate events around the country. He shares some tips for breaking into that market. Like this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I talk about a pet peeve of mine - entitled clients. Actually, it's entitled "anybody" not just clients. I don't know why but it totally gets under my skin. I share a story from a recent wedding where this reared it's ugly head and how I responded. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.

In this episode, I cover DJ meet-ups (micro conferences) that are staring to really pick-up momentum. These can be a game changer for your business and offer a very different experience than the typical Expo or Workshop format. Have a topic you want me to cover? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes.

In this episode I delve into performance and business workshops to consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, we talk through DJ Industry shows from a 35,000 foot view that you should consider attending in 2020. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend Photo Booth Expo: https://photoboothexpo.com/ Mobile Beat: https://www.mobilebeatlasvegas.com/ Midwest DJs Live: https://www.midwestdjslive.com/ ArmDJs: https://www.armdjs.com/ Marquee Show: https://marqueeshow.com/ DJ Expo: https://thedjexpo.com/