How much are you really worth? [Archive] - Mobile Disco Directory Forum

Mark Wild

08-11-2009, 11:01 AM

I tend to see my prices as middle of the road, yet when I give a price to certain potential clients, I can tell by their reaction it is WAY too expensive for them. Although maybe that's not a bad thing, it makes me wonder wtf they want for the poundage they have. I don't know anything about dry hire but was intrigued to work out how much the equipment I use for say an average wedding would cost on it's own. The results only wanted to make me put my prices up higher !

Speakers £45
1 Sub £25
Mixer £10
Wireless Mic £18
Deckstand £10
Moonflowers x 2 £25
Scanners x 4 £50
LED Par Cans x 4 £30
DJ Equipment (playout) £50

Total: £263

Now I know for a fact there are guys in my area knocking out weddings for £150, I don't know what equipment some of these guys take out but surely they're worth more than £150 even on dry hire ! I know MDD and its members have a massive passion for making this industry as well respected as it should be. But to the guys going out sub £150 or even £200 for a wedding you're really letting the side down. What would the dry hire price of your average wedding setup be? Doesn't it make you think?

BeerFunk

08-11-2009, 11:16 AM

It's certainly another way to look at it! I've never even thought about hiring out equipment, possibly never will - but wouldn't there be a discount to hire a complete package?

On account of pricing, everyone seems to expect a disco for about £150 - but charging that for a full scale wedding setup is ridiculously cheap.

NKR

08-11-2009, 11:36 AM

We quote £200 for wedding disco only.

For that its

2 X OHM RW3
1 X Crown XLS 602 Amp (with reserve in place)
Playout is Denon DNX900 and DND4000
Mics are Kam radio Mics (Sennshiesers are for vocal work only)
A rather expensive Powerdrive lighting rigging.
4 Martin MX4's
2 Chaos NJD 2
1 Acme Gobo Projector
1 Abstract Monster Moon.

Reserve stuff is in the trailer just in case.

I am not too worried about what it dry hires at as that is not my competition.

Mark Wild

08-11-2009, 11:57 AM

rob1963

08-11-2009, 02:06 PM

How much am I really worth?

A lot more than I charge, but that's because I've always been more interested in providing excellent value for money rather than charging as much as I can get away with.

I have no idea about dry hire charges as it's not something I'm involved in.

My wedding clients pay £375 - £425. This represents excellent value considering my extensive experience & high levels of customer service.

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 02:40 PM

rob1963

08-11-2009, 02:42 PM

Err, Mrs Excalibur typing this. Did somebody tell a good joke, because Peter's rolling around on the floor incoherently, and I think he just wet himself. :confused:

:lol:

For the record, I WOULD like to charge another £50, but decided not to, as someone told me "People won't pay that round here mate!"

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 02:47 PM

:lol:

For the record, I WOULD like to charge another £50, but decided not to, as someone told me "People won't pay that round here mate!"

Excalibur back again, with clean dry trousers. :D

"People won't pay that round here mate

But not for long. :(

rob1963

08-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Excalibur back again, with clean dry trousers. :D

Welcome back, Excalibur...and apologies for the little accident I caused.

:eek:

Twinspin

08-11-2009, 03:10 PM

In this current day £250.00 at least for a wedding if its a large wedding up to £350.00 or £200 for a normal party. But i dont sell on my equipment. I have pride in the equipment ive got.

2x RCF ART 322A tops
2x RCF ART 705AS subs
1x Denon HD2500 Media Controller
1x Denon DN-D4000 Twin CD Player
1x Denon DN-X500 DJ Mixer
1x Sennheiser Evolution Wireless (EW135) Radio Mic
1x Sennheiser Evolution E825s Wired Mic
4x Martin MX-1 Scanners
1x Martin Mania EFX500
4x Stairville LED Par 56
1x Stairville DMX Master
1x Jem Magnum 800 Smoke Machine
1x Ultimax 4ft deckstand (with double lightbar)

extras (mainly karaoke)

1x Behringer Xenyx 1832fx mixer
3x Behringer XM1800S microphones

I can get the full lot in my Box Trailer nicely packed.

NKR

08-11-2009, 06:12 PM

Well if that's how much you think you're worth, fair play & good luck to you ;)

We have been going again for 2 and half years ish so its adequate at the moment. We are achieving that with no web site and no marketing costs, so I am comfortable.

What I didn't add is they are are now regularly being upsold to £450 for disco and two 45 minute vocal sets (as the vocal kit is rack cased and with us anyway its no extra work). Plus I have 2 £800 weddings booked in for next year, which involves us being around for the wedding breakfast too for a swing vocal set.

We are getting there slowly. We took this years new years eve booking in April for £650 and had to turn down two £900's because we were booked. I will book 2010's new year in this Jan for £900, so thats one less thing to worry about next year.

My upselling options are starting to increase as the popularity increases. Its a supply and demand thing and we are now getting the demand to the stage where we can start to charge more.

However, I would rather have the rig making £200 than nothing as its all going towards the upgrades which will allow us to eventually do large 500 capacity black tie events and charge £1,000 plus a job.

It helps having a vocal artist as you can get the in off the £200 disco and then sell on. Doesn't always work, but more and more are starting to drop bands and seperate artist and DJ as they like the single point of contact service we provide without agency mark up.

Sorry thats so long, but just outlining where I am trying to get to.

Tesco started as a low rent pile it high retailer with a D/C demographic. They now have more money than the banks.

Cowlinn

08-11-2009, 07:42 PM

NKR Do you have a website? :)

NKR

08-11-2009, 07:44 PM

NKR Do you have a website? :)

Not at present. Working on it.

Penfold42

08-11-2009, 07:48 PM

I'm worth what I think i'm worth.....big headed git.....:)

I'll go out to the highest bidder and if not i'll sit back and kick my heels.

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 08:00 PM

I'm worth what I think i'm worth.....big headed git.....:)

I'll go out to the highest bidder and if not i'll sit back and kick my heels.

Amazing what you can get for £3.50 nowadays. ;)

Mark Wild

08-11-2009, 08:10 PM

I tried to word it correct, obviously I :Censored: 'ed it up lol

NKR

08-11-2009, 08:13 PM

I tried to word it correct, obviously I :Censored: 'ed it up lol

Well you did imply I was letting the side down :D ;)

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 08:14 PM

I tried to word it correct, obviously I :Censored: 'ed it up lol

Don't worry mate, better men than you have done the same. ;)
For what it's worth, I knew what you were trying to say. ;) ;)

Well you did imply I was letting the side down :D ;)
Err, I think he was trying to say that if it costs £200 or so to hire the kit, how come you get it with the DJ for £50 less.:confused: :confused:

Mark Wild

08-11-2009, 08:18 PM

Err, I think he was trying to say that if it costs £200 or so to hire the kit, how come you get it with the DJ for £50 less.:confused: :confused:

Amen :D

NKR

08-11-2009, 08:18 PM

Don't worry mate, better men than you have done the same. ;)
For what it's worth, I knew what you were trying to say. ;) ;)

For the record I also know where you are coming from, but I choose to get into the bun fight with the £200 chaps for the right reasons.

The general public have no idea how much money it costs to put a decent rig together and neither do the wedding venue hotels, which is why they drive the prices lower by trying to improve their cut through retained DJ's or the cheapest agency they can find.

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 08:28 PM

For the record I also know where you are coming from, but I choose to get into the bun fight with the £200 chaps for the right reasons.

The general public have no idea how much money it costs to put a decent rig together and neither do the wedding venue hotels, which is why they drive the prices lower by trying to improve their cut through retained DJ's or the cheapest agency they can find.

Then I humbly and unreservedly apologise for impugning your intellectual capabilities. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

( Dunno what this place is coming to, me saying sorry to Lancastrians. :bang: )

NKR

08-11-2009, 08:31 PM

Then I humbly and unreservedly apologise for impugning your intellectual capabilities. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

( Dunno what this place is coming to, me saying sorry to Lancastrians. :bang: )

I know what next. Before you know it I will be drinking Yorkshire tea as its the best tea!

Aaaargghhhhh - Whats that I see before me. Yorkshire tea.

I know its a load of toss that it costs more to hire the kit than for us to drive it to the venue, set it up and then run it for them using our paid for music.

However, I hope we are just passing through that bracket. We were £150 18 months ago just to ensure we won jobs to pay for better gear.

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 08:34 PM

I know what next. Before you know it I will be drinking Yorkshire tea as its the best tea!
Aaaargghhhhh - Whats that I see before me. Yorkshire tea.

I know its a load of toss that it costs more to hire the kit than for us to drive it to the venue, set it up and then run it for them using our paid for music.

However, I hope we are just passing through that bracket. We were £150 18 months ago just to ensure we won jobs to pay for better gear.

Only when it's made with Yorkshire Water. :p :p ;) ;)

simonp

08-11-2009, 10:27 PM

I know what next. Before you know it I will be drinking Yorkshire tea as its the best tea!

:agree: Yes it certainly :Censored: Is

Mr Pridders - English by birth - Yorkshire by the Grace Of God :D

Booche

08-11-2009, 11:01 PM

I suppose if we going on the lines of Equipment then not alot lol

But i regular price for say 7-12 is useally £190

StarZSoundS

08-11-2009, 11:28 PM

rob1963

08-11-2009, 11:35 PM

Booche

08-11-2009, 11:44 PM

I see that some people have not only put their prices in this thread, but also listed the equipment they use.

I've made no mention of my equipment, as that's not what I sell to the customers.

Even if I had top of the range Pioneer & Denon stuff, my prices would probably be the same as they are now.

I agree its ok having top of the range stuf but if your no good at presenting yourself or "selling" yourself then whats the point, alot of custamers will go oh youve got a denon cd player ( what does that mean ) lol

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 11:44 PM

MMMMMM..very nice ...I think....

Bet your clients are dead impressd.But what about YOU??All your whizzy whirly lights are not going to get you out of a tightspot....if they don't like you:bang: .

Maybe i'm missing something:confused:

You are indeed my friend. ;) ;) ;) ;) :D :D :D :D :D You've not had the pleasure of roadying for the legend that is Twinspin. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

rob1963

08-11-2009, 11:49 PM

I agree its ok having top of the range stuf but if your no good at presenting yourself or "selling" yourself then whats the point, alot of custamers will go oh youve got a denon cd player ( what does that mean ) lol

There's nothing wrong with having all the latest top of the range gear...

...unless you want to maximize your profit like I do.

StarZSoundS

08-11-2009, 11:49 PM

I see that some people have not only put their prices in this thread, but also listed the equipment they use.

I've made no mention of my equipment, as that's not what I sell to the customers.

Even if I had top of the range Pioneer & Denon stuff, my prices would probably be the same as they are now.

And so they should be Rob.Whilst I know that having a sexy light show enhances your chance of success It Is probably only 10% of the battle;)

Excalibur

08-11-2009, 11:51 PM

And so they should be Rob.Whilst I know that having a sexy light show enhances your chance of success It Is probably only 10% of the battle;)

Yes but it's 20% of the fee. :sofa:

rob1963

08-11-2009, 11:53 PM

:rofl:

Shaun

09-11-2009, 12:04 AM

Yes but it's 20% of the fee. :sofa:

:D

rob1963

09-11-2009, 07:33 AM

I know that having a sexy light show enhances your chance of success

Indeed.

It's amazing how many enquirers ask "Do you have a sexy lightshow?"

When I say no, they tell me they will go elsewhere for their disco!

6852

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 08:03 AM

Truth is Rob.

Some on here give the customers too much credit....They think they can identify their sexy denons,Martins,Impossibleds.They can't.They have less than a passing interest in what they are.

They are interested in the whole package??

yourdj

09-11-2009, 08:31 AM

Indeed.

It's amazing how many enquirers ask "Do you have a sexy lightshow?"

When I say no, they tell me they will go elsewhere for their disco!

6852

No one ever asks about my light show. i had one bloke who did lighting for a degree but that was it. All my clients care about is if im not a fat old cheesy DJ :D Reliability too.

soundtracker

09-11-2009, 08:39 AM

No one ever asks about my light show. i had one bloke who did lighting for a degree but that was it. All my clients care about is if im not a fat old cheesy DJ :D Reliability too.

Being a fat old cheesy DJ, I take exception to that remark! I would also like to point out that no-one has ever asked my weight, height, body mass index or any other statistic pertaining to my figure, or what lights i've got. :mad:

rob1963

09-11-2009, 08:43 AM

Some on here give the customers too much credit....They think they can identify their sexy denons,Martins,Impossibleds.They can't.They have less than a passing interest in what they are.

Very true!

Being a fat old cheesy DJ, I take exception to that remark!

I never knew you were fat.....respect! :D

soundtracker

09-11-2009, 08:58 AM

I never knew you were fat.....respect! :D

Yeah, given up the fight!:D

NKR

09-11-2009, 09:08 AM

Errr - I think this started as a thread on how if your gear went out on dry hire would it be worth more than you charge to take it with you and man it.

It seems to have wondered on to how many big macs you can eat :D

I am on a diet so none!

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 09:10 AM

No one ever asks about my light show. i had one bloke who did lighting for a degree but that was it. All my clients care about is if im not a fat old cheesy DJ :D Reliability too.

Hey....Steady Tiger!!

I'm all 5 of those adjectives:D

I'm also one of the busiest DJ's on the site;)

Is it a REGIONAL thing:confused:

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 09:13 AM

I'm also one of the busiest DJ's on the site;)

Out of interest, how would you know that to be true? Surely you don't know how busy others are? :confused:

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 09:32 AM

Out of interest, how would you know that to be true? Surely you don't know how busy others are? :confused:S
Gut feeling....judging by the posts.Its not an exact Science Darren.

What is quantifiable is that I am slightly overweight....no spring chicken in DJ ing terms ....regularly play the quality music some of you define as Cheese....Oh and am so so reliable.;)

CRAZY K

09-11-2009, 09:38 AM

No one ever asks about my light show. i had one bloke who did lighting for a degree but that was it. All my clients care about is if im not a fat old cheesy DJ :D Reliability too.

Why did I bother coming back on here again:(

CRAZY K

Not fat or cheesy though:D

Danno13

09-11-2009, 09:46 AM

Hey....Steady Tiger!!

I'm all 5 of those adjectives:D

I'm also one of the busiest DJ's on the site;)

Is it a REGIONAL thing:confused:

Surely being the most profitable, rather than busiest is more important?

Work smarter ...

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 09:52 AM

S
Gut feeling....judging by the posts.Its not an exact Science Darren.

Well, it is....you are either working or not.

Just because someone is posting on a Friday or Saturday evening, doesn't mean they aren't working.

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 10:06 AM

Surely being the most profitable, rather than busiest is more important?

Work smarter ...

Is it all about money Danno??You mates with Rob??

When you revisit a place you have performed you are sat there with your Grandchild on your knee telling them about your experiences are you going to say.....

"I once earnt £350.00 doing a Disco here!!"

Or are you going to say...

I once did a Wedding here.The place was buzzing...the Bride and Groom were delighted with service I provided.15 of the Guests come up and shook my hand and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to....All the Guests stood in a big circle and sang "You'll Never Walk Alone"...get my drift..

Turning things on their head in a Darren sort of way.....How do you know how much I charge anyway....I try and keep that between my Customers my accountants and me :bang:

yourdj

09-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Surely being the most profitable, rather than busiest is more important?

Work smarter ...

Exactly in the last year i have halved my gigs and doubled my profit. That is only because i am better than i used to be though so i needed a few years at a lower rate because - That was what i was worth.

Now im worth more.

Money is not everything though. im doing a residency every Fri in Dec for £150 because i like it there.

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Is it all about money Danno??You mates with Rob??

When you revisit a place you have performed you are sat there with your Grandchild on your knee telling them about your experiences are you going to say.....

"I once earnt £350.00 doing a Disco here!!"

Or are you going to say...

I once did a Wedding here.The place was buzzing...the Bride and Groom were delighted with service I provided.15 of the Guests come up and shook my hand and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to....All the Guests stood in a big circle and sang "You'll Never Walk Alone"...get my drift..

Turning things on their head in a Darren sort of way.....How do you know how much I charge anyway....I try and keep that between my Customers my accountants and me :bang:

So you aren't in business then?

If you aren't that worried, why charge at all?

Danno13

09-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Is it all about money Danno??You mates with Rob??

When you revisit a place you have performed you are sat there with your Grandchild on your knee telling them about your experiences are you going to say.....

"I once earnt £350.00 doing a Disco here!!"

Or are you going to say...

I once did a Wedding here.The place was buzzing...the Bride and Groom were delighted with service I provided.15 of the Guests come up and shook my hand and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to....All the Guests stood in a big circle and sang "You'll Never Walk Alone"...get my drift..

Turning things on their head in a Darren sort of way.....How do you know how much I charge anyway....I try and keep that between my Customers my accountants and me :bang:

Obviously it's best to be both busy and turning a good profit, but just being busy alone is meaningless as you could be working 60+ hours a week, but only charging £50 a gig and making a massive loss!

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Exactly in the last year i have halved my gigs and doubled my profit. That is only because i am better than i used to be though so i needed a few years at a lower rate because - That was what i was worth.

Now im worth more.

:thumbsup:

yourdj

09-11-2009, 10:13 AM

Hey....Steady Tiger!!

I'm all 5 of those adjectives:D

I'm also one of the busiest DJ's on the site;)

Is it a REGIONAL thing:confused:

probably. You know what i mean with the negative stigma of the mobile DJ :)

God im posting and then getting quoted give me time :p

Maybe my clients just want a good service. i do allot of New Forest gigs and i suppose they are a different kettle of fish. :confused: Even the 18th's have not asked, but it amazes me who books and does not ask any questions?

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 10:22 AM

So you aren't in business then?

If you aren't that worried, why charge at all?

Must be the only bloke who has an Accountant who is not in business then:bang:

Dreadful waste of money:eek:

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 10:24 AM

Must be the only bloke who has an Accountant who is not in business then:bang:

Dreadful waste of money:eek:

I'd say so.

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 10:32 AM

You know what i mean with the negative stigma of the mobile DJ :)

Ok....so the young uns are going to walk out when they see this Fat Old Cheesey DJ are they.

A large slice of my business is REPEAT 18/21 Birthdays etc.

Do you know what really jars me off......These threads always lead back to money.

Nobody ever comes on here to talk about the unique skill we have and how priveleged we are to be able to stand on a stage and have 200 people hanging on your every word dancing to the music that you select.

Good to have you back Darren;)

rob1963

09-11-2009, 10:37 AM

Is it all about money Danno??You mates with Rob??

Hang on a minute..."It's all about the money" is the OPPOSITE of what I was saying!

I've already stated that I charge LESS that I'm worth, because for me it's more important to give excellent value for money rather than simply charging as much as I think I can get away with.

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 10:44 AM

Hang on a minute..."It's all about the money" is the OPPOSITE of what I was saying!

I've already stated that I charge LESS that I'm worth, because for me it's more important to give excellent value for money rather than simply charging as much as I think I can get away with.

Searches for thread with somebody saying "Money Rocks".

Wrong Geezer??

Danno13

09-11-2009, 10:44 AM

Do you know what really jars me off......These threads always lead back to money.

Nobody ever comes on here to talk about the unique skill we have and how priveleged we are to be able to stand on a stage and have 200 people hanging on your every word dancing to the music that you select.

Good to have you back Darren;)

There are plenty of threads about people having good gigs and good feedback etc.

The reason things come back to money, is that for some of us, this is a business and money becomes very important when you depend on it to live on!

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 10:54 AM

There are plenty of threads about people having good gigs and good feedback etc.

The reason things come back to money, is that for some of us, this is a business and money becomes very important when you depend on it to live on!

Diversify....

I've just had a lucky break and earnt a notional £25,000 by purchasing a house from an Auction and restoring it.

There is a limit to how you can further your business in the 8 hours that normal human beings work so look for other ways to make money.Take the pressure of yourself....Then you might start enjoying DJing cos you want to do it....INSTEAD OF COS YOU HAVE TO DO IT:bang:

NKR

09-11-2009, 10:59 AM

I had two boiled eggs and some brown toast for my breakfast.

Apologies did a wander off thread there.

Dry Hire cost in comparison to what gear you take out and your cost anybody?

Is £200 letting the side down. I explained thats where I am at and why.

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 11:03 AM

I've just had a lucky break and earnt a notional £25,000 by purchasing a house from an Auction and restoring it.

I thought you now lived in this house, so how did you make 25K?

StarZSoundS

09-11-2009, 11:19 AM

I thought you now lived in this house, so how did you make 25K?

Darren.....Notional!!Get warmed up.

The cost between the purchase price ...What I spent on it....and what the new value is....In six weeks!!

Not bragging.....just giving ideas??

Shakermaker Promotions

09-11-2009, 11:23 AM

How much am I worth?

Never really thought about it to be honest.

Corabar Entertainment

09-11-2009, 11:25 AM

Take the pressure of yourself....Then you might start enjoying DJing cos you want to do it....INSTEAD OF COS YOU HAVE TO DO IT:bang:Is there something wrong with making a living off something you enjoy then?

our posts suggest that you can't be bus if you charge more, and if you make a decent profit (ie a living) from DJing, then you can't be enjoying it

Wh do you seem to believe that these concepts are mutually exclusive?

Also, going back to the original topic of this thread, I believe that the OP was trying to get across that, if a 'dry hire' of a rig in your area costs £150, and you charge £200 a night, then what you are charging for your expertise, time and skill is, in fact £50. If you are charging £150, then you might as well advertise "Hire kit - DJ comes free!"

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 11:31 AM

The cost between the purchase price ...What I spent on it....and what the new value is....In six weeks!!

Not bragging.....just giving ideas??

But that doesn't mean you made an actual profit though....

soundtracker

09-11-2009, 11:40 AM

My house is worth more than when I bought it 12 years ago, its has no impact on how much I enjoy DJing, or indeed on how much I charge!!

theoloyla

09-11-2009, 12:06 PM

People tell me I'm priceless!:)

Mark Wild

09-11-2009, 12:08 PM

People tell me I'm priceless!:)

Must be the rope lights lol

theoloyla

09-11-2009, 12:13 PM

Must be the rope lights lol

I've stopped using them!!:)

Mark Wild

09-11-2009, 12:13 PM

I had two boiled eggs and some brown toast for my breakfast.

Apologies did a wander off thread there..

Just a bit ;)

Is £200 letting the side down.

IMO yes, but I feel I'm worth more, hence the reason I charge more :D

Solitaire Events Ltd

09-11-2009, 12:15 PM

I've stopped using them!!:)

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NKR

09-11-2009, 12:36 PM

IMO yes, but I feel I'm worth more, hence the reason I charge more :D

The short answer to the original OP for me is we are worth more than we charge, but I do have a plan to increase both what we are worth and how much we charge.

Jonny Boy

09-11-2009, 02:55 PM

We have been going again for 2 and half years ish ....

What I didn't add is they are are now regularly being upsold to £450 for disco and two 45 minute vocal sets (as the vocal kit is rack cased and with us anyway its no extra work).

My upselling options are starting to increase as the popularity increases. Its a supply and demand thing and we are now getting the demand to the stage where we can start to charge more.

It helps having a vocal artist as you can get the in off the £200 disco and then sell on. Doesn't always work, but more and more are starting to drop bands and seperate artist and DJ as they like the single point of contact service we provide without agency mark up.

I must have been doing the vocals+disco package 2 years longer than you guys, and was charging similiar price as you guys 2 years ago - so seems about right to me

However, perhaps it's because its the two of you, but your approach is entirely the opposite of mine. I market myself as a singer first, with the disco being the add on.

Evenso, the single point of contact/saving if booking together is also a strong USP for me too.

Ways to skin a cat, I suppose.

I tend to sell to people looking for a vocalist who then go "ooh... i can also add a disco"... myself I feel that having an add on (ie the live show) that is more expensive than the basic package is going to be an uphill struggle. Too many times this year I went out doing a cheaper disco only show and turning down easier better paid work because of that.

But it's obviously working for you.... so not a criticism.

As an aside, the sooner you get a website up and some quality demos on it, the better IMO. Once my demos were online, I had people asking to book in their initial emails. (Albeit rarely!)

rob1963

09-11-2009, 05:59 PM

Searches for thread with somebody saying "Money Rocks".

Wrong Geezer??

Yes...I said money rocks, but that's not the same as getting every penny I can out of clients.

:D

Kernow

09-11-2009, 07:50 PM

Also, going back to the original topic of this thread, I believe that the OP was trying to get across that, if a 'dry hire' of a rig in your area costs £150, and you charge £200 a night, then what you are charging for your expertise, time and skill is, in fact £50. If you are charging £150, then you might as well advertise "Hire kit - DJ comes free!"

I think Angela's interpretation is spot on !! :cat:
:)