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. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community pag...
Oct 10, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode, we have a "grab bag" of topics that I cover: UDG Backpack Review, Ape Labs Maxis Review, Routines, School Dances, Tiesto/Bieber Weddings, Dealing With Humidity. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram at @thertraveldjblend. Enjoying this podcast? Drop a review on iTunes. UDG Backpack: https://www.udggear.com/udg-creator-wheeled-laptop-backpack-21-version-3-black-edition Ape Labs Maxis: https://www.apelabsusa.com/product/ape-labs-apelight-maxi/ DJ Coleman Instagram: https://...
Oct 09, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 a topic covered? Drop me a DM on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. Follow "Digital Dave" Lander at @djdigitaldave1 My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Pl...
Sep 24, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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/ My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. ...
Sep 17, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, I talk through self-care - why it's important and some tips on implementing it. If you're digging this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend Anti-Fatigue Mag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8O122G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3nMEDbZY9W0GC TRTL Travel Pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LB7REFK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JqMEDb4RY00XK My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Pl...
Sep 12, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me at @thetraveldjblend My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thank...
Sep 03, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
It's the beginning of corporate conference season for me where I play a ton of weekday events that require me to play music for speakers as they walk up to give their talks. How do I go about picking this music? What's my process? Does it really matter? Want to hear some tracks I'm using? Find out answers to them all in this episode. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered. DM on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listi...
Aug 26, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Recessions are inevitable. Do you every worry about how to keep your rate at a premium when those downturns in the economy come to fruition? We talk about just that in this episode. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page ...
Aug 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
"Kick Backs" has a positive or negative connotation depending on which side of the argument you align yourself. In this episode, I give you my take. Liking this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks in advance. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in ...
Aug 12, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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? DM me on Instagram @thetraveldjblend The Knot Worldwide: https://www.theknotww.com/My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks...
Aug 05, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, I share some strategies on how to break into the luxury event market. Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial http://djbrianbofficial.com/ My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://h...
Jul 31, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, I share some strategies on how to break into the destination event market. Enjoying this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want me to cover a topic? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial http://djbrianbofficial.com/ My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to http...
Jul 25, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, I touch on one more music resource I forgot to mention (http://thesourceformusic.com) and then talk through my music discover process. Liking this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram: @djbrianbofficial My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits M...
Jul 18, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this note, I try to give a nice "suggestion" to show producers, tell you about a secret travel hack and music pools I use. Like this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. DM me on Instagram if you want to connect. @djbrianbofficial https://promoonly.com/ https://www.directmusicservice.com/blog/ https://www.clubkillers.com/store/ https://www.digitalmusicpool.com/ https://headlinermusicclub.com/login/ https://www.djcity.com/ https://www.bpmsupreme.com/ http://www.xmixdigital.com/ My Playlists o...
Jul 16, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
By request, a few of my thoughts on travel DJ'ing - some hacks, tips and tricks. Wanna connect? DM me on Instagram at @djbrianbofficial Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Thanks for the support. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/ For my p...
Jul 08, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we cover a ton: Compression Socks, Comments By Celebs, Credit Card Fees, & Hustle & Flow: DJ Edition. Compression Socks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWGCRCK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qZOgDbRYDMGM7 Comments By Celebs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comments-by-celebs/id1409801789 My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium pod...
Jul 01, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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/ My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Int...
Jun 28, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, I talk about the important of vacation and down-time - why I started doing it, how to do it if you never have, etc. I also share one travel hack that will change your life. If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM me on Instagram: @djbrianbofficial Trtl Pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LB7REFK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_PvofDb8FK6QTM My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscri...
Jun 27, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 26
There are certain songs that go over really well with just about any international crowd. I share a few "go to" tracks for me in the private event space. Songs Referenced In This Podcast World Hold On [Franz Alexander Remix DJ Intro Clean] - Bob Sinclair I Follow Rivers [The Magician Remix] - Lykke Li One More Time [Hotblood Remix Short Edit] - Daft Punk We Found Love [FAED 2018 Big Room Bootleg] - Rihanna vs Dzeko A Sky Full Of Stars [Avicii Pop Edit] - Coldplay Sugar (Radio Version) - Robin Sc...
Jun 13, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What does the future of DJ'ing look like? For us as DJs? For our clients? How is technology going to change what we do? How will social media influence how we sell or what our clients are looking for? Like what you're listening to? Leave me at review on iTunes. Thanks in advance for doing so. The BBC Collective: https://thebbccollective.com/ 5G Technology For Events: https://mciexperience.com/how-5g-connectivity-will-affect-events/ BizBash: https://www.bizbash.com/ My Patreon Shop is live! Grab ...
Jun 12, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
I talk about my involvement with the BBC Collective and a topic that came out of that - "What To Do When Crap Hits The Fan". I share a real life scenario and walk you through it. Liking this podcast? Please leave me a review on iTunes. The BBC Collective: https://thebbccollective.com My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs...
Jun 07, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Last Minute Bookings Pros/Cons, Why Having Karaoke/Instrumental Music Is Important, and the Vibo Summer 19 Tour In this episode I talk about a last minute booking I had this past week, why you should have karaoke /instrumental music on you and the Vibo Summer 19 Tour. Like this podcast? Please leave me a review on iTunes. Want to connect? DM at @djbrianbofficial My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. ...
May 15, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we talk through the value of watching other DJs, how to keep clothes looking Good, H&F: DJ Edition, Instagram Tips, & The Travel DJ Coach. DJ Encore Instagram: @imdjencore Amazon Link to Garment Bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0116JXRU8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wJC1Cb9T7W3WE Amazon Link to Clothes Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XSHQGK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zLC1Cb363EW2G Want to sign up for Hustle & Flow: DJ Edition? E-mail me at DJHustleandFlow@djbrianbofficia...
May 10, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
I walk through some parameters to consider in quoting travel DJ events. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/ For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now. DJs: Did you know I launched a course? I...
May 03, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A potpourri of topics in this episode: Site Inspections, Pelican Cases, Blue Blocker Glasses, Sales, Music I'm Digging, & Midwest DJs Live. Pelican Case 1610: https://www.thepelicanstore.com/cases/large/pelican-1610-case?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_Dr-Y_u4QIVCaGzCh24AgxuEAAYASAAEgKcdfD_BwE Links to my Spotify Playlists, etc: https://linktr.ee/djbrianbofficial If you like what you're hearing, please leave me a review on iTunes. Want to reach me? E-mail me at brian@djbrianbofficial.com or DM on Instag...
Apr 26, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
My good dude (and DJ in his own right), Joe Bunn, and I talk through #26-50 of our top 50 artists that we love personally (non DJ artists). You can follow Joe on Instagram at either @joebunn or @thdjsvault . If you like this podcast, please leave a quick review on iTunes. Wanna hear these tracks? You can listen to them all on one single playlist via Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial/playlist/4l2HsAMJ0WUtvltdIMQTYI?si=ev4_6nKlSeuarqlmRkfT7w Want to reach me? DM me on In...
Apr 16, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 18
My good dude (and DJ in his own right), Joe Bunn, and I talk through 25 of our top 50 artists that we love personally (non DJ artists). You can follow Joe on Instagram at either @joebunn or @thdjsvault . If you like this podcast, please leave a quick review on iTunes. Wanna hear this tracks? You can listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/user/djbrianbofficial/playlist/4l2HsAMJ0WUtvltdIMQTYI?si=ev4_6nKlSeuarqlmRkfT7w Want to reach me? DM me on Instagram @djbrianbofficial My Patreon Shop...
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
I received a DM from a DJ asking how I price differently for lower than normal guest counts. I share my philosophy on how I handle this with "custom" pricing. I also talk through what Rock N Roll songs I'm playing at my weddings. You may even hear a few snippets of some of my faves. Enjoying this podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes. Also, drop me a DM on Instagram or Facebook if there's anything topic-wise you'd like to have me cover. @djbrianbofficial My Patreon Shop is live! Grab document...
Apr 05, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
DJ Collective, Hustle and Flow (DJ Edition), Travel DJ Coaching - talking through a few things I'm rolling out in 2019. You can ping me directly via e-mail on brian@djbrianbofficial.com or via DM on Instagram @djbrianbofficial Like this podcast? Leave me a review on iTunes. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE ! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance. Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page . DJs: Interest...
Mar 28, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
People always ask me how I land events all over the world. One of the biggest ways I'm able to get those events is due to "prospecting" As a destination DJ, this is a huge part of my process. In this episode, I talk though it from a 35,000 foot view. If you like this podcast, please review it on iTunes. It will allow me to reach more people with content like this. Also, give me a follow on Instagram at @djbrianbofficial.com My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I...
Mar 22, 20190•Season 1Ep. 14
