Interviews Episodes

This month for our travel tips episode, I interview Rob Ferre from Life Of The Party out of Salt Lake City, Utah. He gives us his top 3 essentials to bring on travel events during COVID. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your though…

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 lo…

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 collaborat…

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 @the…

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 litt…

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this final episode of our 3 part food series, we cover dinner spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want…

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover lunch spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetra…

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover breakfast spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at…

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 …

This is part 2 of an interview with my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We continue our discussion on a couple areas of the private event space. In this episode, we tackle wedding dinner music and corporate cocktail hour music. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but al…

In this episode, I interview my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We discuss a couple areas of the private event space (wedding cocktail hour and doors open music) that don't get a ton of attention musically from the DJ community. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but a…

We are entering a new reality soon and events will never go back to the way they were. What that looks like POST-COVID is unknown. No one is an expert here. This has never happened before in our lifetime. We'll all have to adapt and pivot when that time comes. In this episode, Shawn Frady and …

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 …

In this episode, we cover how to stay rested and energized when you travel. This can be really hard for people to do. With our monthly travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a trav…

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 togeth…

In this episode, we cover all things "NYC Airports and Airlines" to help you navigate and travel here like a pro. With our travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ out…

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 …

In this episode you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience. We share our essential travel tips that will help anyone who is embarking on the travel…

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? L…

Feeling stuck in your career or life in general? In this episode, I interview Nate Nelson who discusses his life shift journey. He is an inspiration to many, including myself. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance.

In this episode, Digital Dave shares a wedding war story. Usually one of the issues Dave brings up could happen at one wedding but ALL of these at ONE wedding? Buckle your seat belt for this one. We give some takeaways from this wedding. Enjoy! Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want…

1 of 3 bosses that Brian considers a life-changing mentor. In this episode, Brian interviews Eric Partin from Shoreline Church in Destin, FL. They talk through some leadership principles that can translate to any workplace environment and help you become a leader worth following. Enjoying this pod…

In this episode, I interview Bernadette Baillie from The Knot Worldwide. She talks about where the industry has been, where it is, where it is headed and how you can set yourself and your business up for success. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? …

In this episode, I interview Michael Mahler, founder of Vibo. He talks about the hustle and struggle of a getting a start-up off the ground. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial. Vibo: Vibodj.com/