Slack time.

[Penfold42]

So OK.......i'm starting to get a few enquires......when is you slack time.?
I know with the run up to Christmas is busy....i'm getting a few nibbles, but what time do you start to tail off??

January, Feb......

[Dragonfly]

usually 7.30pm till midnight every fiday and saturday :eek: :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

usually 7.30pm till midnight every fiday and saturday :eek: :D :D :D

I'll get that haddock out in minute..........and what's a fiday......something to do with a toilet!!!!....:D :D :D

[Dragonfly]

no thats someting you wee in when the wifes on the loo ............ no wait thats a biday!

bit late for you oldies isnt it?? last 2 years i really havent had much slack time ... i suppose november and march if i was to pick months.

[Ricesnaps]

Have to say, right now November is lookiing Pants. September and October full, December OK (but I choose to do less due to day job commitments).

[rob1963]

I do mostly weddings, so I'm out at least once each weekend from about April until September. Apart from that, I get very little stuff for the rest of the year, apart from the odd off-season wedding and a birthday or two.

All my December gigs comes as agency work through a friend of mine, as my own advertising is virtually all on wedding directory sites, as that is my main market. He also gives me work at other times to fill in some of the gaps.

The pay is toilet, but it gets me out.

As far as my own bookings go, I now have 4 weekends off...although that's something I'd planned for a specific reason. Next booking - mid October!

:)

[Spirits High]

My Slack time is now.

Since moving back from Northern Ireland (last month) I've had one gig and only have one more booked......for the rest of the year, starting to get a bit worried!

Been getting a few enquirys but nobody seems to want to take the plunge.

[sandysounds]

Being new in my area, I had no idea when the slack period was, cus when i was in cornwall everything died at the end of the tourist season, so i booked a holiday for mid september.....big mistake......the week i'm away i could have booked myself out several times. November is looking good, but December is still a worry at the mo.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The pay is toilet, but it gets me out.



You could work for me...;) :D

[Vectis]

November is poor here for me... one kids party and one charity gig so far...

Good news is December's close to being fully booked :)

[Penfold42]

Have to say, right now November is lookiing Pants. September and October full, December OK (but I choose to do less due to day job commitments).

So if you are booked up.....why do you keep a second job??
No dig....just would like to know....i'm considering a part time job on the basis i am busy most of the time with enquires, bit's and bob's...

Just a question...:)

[Ricesnaps]

So if you are booked up.....why do you keep a second job??
No dig....just would like to know....i'm considering a part time job on the basis i am busy most of the time with enquires, bit's and bob's...

Just a question...:)

Well, to get even close to the wage I earn from the day job, I'd need top paying gigs Thursday, Friday AND Saturday every week 52 weeks a year to even come close.

Would love to, but it's going to take a little more work and planning!

[rob1963]

As a footnote to my previous post, things seem to be suddenly looking good for next year.

Compared to an average week, In the last week my bookings are up by 800%!

No idea why, though...it's just gone mad. Will probably settle down soon.

[Corabar Steve]

and what's a fiday

http://www.warp.sc/50%20cent.jpg

:sj:

[Corabar Steve]

October & November are quieter than the rest of the year, but I wouldn't go as far as to say slack

[Penfold42]

October & November are quieter than the rest of the year, but I wouldn't go as far as to say slack

Slack is probably not the word to used.......tail off slightly might be better!
So how many would you be doing then? and instead of what number?

[Dragonfly]

another one in your direction tony lol

[Have a disco]

will have to say this is the quietest October I've had in a few years... The economic pinch over the whole country has just kicked in around here in haverhill enquiries are down to say the least according to all mobiles. Haverhill is a strange gauge to measure by but fairly accurate...

[Penfold42]

another one in your direction tony lol

Got it.....thank you....:beer1:

[CRAZY K]

Well, to get even close to the wage I earn from the day job, I'd need top paying gigs Thursday, Friday AND Saturday every week 52 weeks a year to even come close.

Would love to, but it's going to take a little more work and planning!

Matt, just noticed in the paper that Public Sector workers are asking for 28 days holiday--crikey I used to get 14 days when I started work down a coalmine--no not really--but seriously this means an hourly pay rise increase for those workers.

Paid the same for less work.

Going to cost employers millions etc.and the cost of our public services.

An ideal opportunity for you to put up DJ prices :D :D :D

CRAZY K

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

will have to say this is the quietest October I've had in a few years... The economic pinch over the whole country has just kicked in around here in haverhill enquiries are down to say the least according to all mobiles. Haverhill is a strange gauge to measure by but fairly accurate...

How do you come up with this information Badger?

According to all mobiles? Do you ring and ask them? :confused:

[Ricesnaps]

How do you come up with this information Badger?

According to all mobiles? Do you ring and ask them? :confused:

I was thinking of joining actually, HADJ - Haverhill association of Disc Jockies. I hear They all meet up and discuss the decline of the mobile Jock and his trade within Haverhill! lol! :p

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I was thinking of joining actually, HADJ - Haverhill association of Disc Jockies. I hear They all meet up and discuss the decline of the mobile Jock and his trade within Haverhill! lol! :p

LOL! :D

[DMX Will]

I was thinking of joining actually, HADJ - Haverhill association of Disc Jockies. I hear They all meet up and discuss the decline of the mobile Jock and his trade within Haverhill! lol! :p

PMSL!!! LOL! :D:D:D:D

[Ricesnaps]

I'm going to start my own branch I think - SADJ. Just need to change my name to J!

(for those not in the know, I live in a place called Saxmundham!)

[Have a disco]

How do I put this We all speak to each other, is that such a strange thing we all do our own thing but also cover each others backsides as not too let customers down.... Not quiet HADJ as such, but we know not to tread on each others toes. Better we talk than bitch about each other??? unlike here sometimes?? no names mentioned Im as much one as some of you others I have the guts to be honest....

Im trying hard to convert those around me to at least carry PLI let alone Pat certificates.......

[rob1963]

Getting back to the original subject of this thread, the last week has gone completely crazy for me.

Compared to an average week, the number of bookings I've taken in the last week is up by 1,000%...yes, a ten fold increase! :eek:

I can't explain why......although I'm not complaining!

:D :D :D

[Danno13]

Yeah.. i've had quite alot in the last couple of weeks, although they've mainly been tyre-kickers :D

[rob1963]

A mate of mine has had loads more than usual, too...what's going on?

[Dragonfly]

Getting back to the original subject of this thread, the last week has gone completely crazy for me.

Compared to an average week, the number of bookings I've taken in the last week is up by 1,000%...yes, a ten fold increase! :eek:

I can't explain why......although I'm not complaining!

:D :D :D

you got one this week then rob ...... :D :D :D :D still it's a night out for you mate :D :D :D :D

[rob1963]

you got one this week then rob ...... :D :D :D :D still it's a night out for you mate :D :D :D :D

Absolutely! :D :D :D

Now get off this forum & go down the post office! :p

[Dragonfly]

Absolutely! :D :D :D

Now get off this forum & go down the post office! :p


posted my good man ...... I await with great interest your reaction ....... of course I mean response :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Larry B Entertainment]

I was thinking of joining actually, HADJ - Haverhill association of Disc Jockies. I hear They all meet up and discuss the decline of the mobile Jock and his trade within Haverhill! lol! :p

I belong to the Boston association of disc jockies. We hold our meeting once a month in a phone box as numbers are so low :D

[Penfold42]

I belong to the Boston association of disc jockies. We hold our meeting once a month in a phone box as numbers are so low :D

Yes i know.....i used to go....but not anymore....:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[rob1963]

posted my good man ...... I await with great interest your reaction ....... of course I mean response :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Excellent! Thanks! :D


I belong to the Boston association of disc jockies. We hold our meeting once a month in a phone box as numbers are so low :D

I wonder if that's the same phone box where I hold the annual meetings for my fan club?

[Larry B Entertainment]

Might be, the one outside the post office on the High Street.

[rob1963]

That's the one!

[Larry B Entertainment]

Yes i know.....i used to go....but not anymore....:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I did wonder why we only have 50% attendance now to what we used to have :eek:

[Penfold42]

I did wonder why we only have 50% attendance now to what we used to have :eek:

:lol:

BTW any luck with that booking.....i rang and no one came back to me either.....very strange......:)

[Dragonfly]

Excellent! Thanks! :D



I wonder if that's the same phone box where I hold the annual meetings for my fan club?

well you've joined another club today rob ...... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Larry B Entertainment]

:lol:

BTW any luck with that booking.....i rang and no one came back to me either.....very strange......:)

No, i left a message and sent another email but apart from that not much more i can do.

[Penfold42]

No, i left a message and sent another email but apart from that not much more i can do.

Sorry about that then.......:o
He did seem keen at the time....maybe he found someone else.....:(

[Larry B Entertainment]

Not too bothered about it. You win some you lose some.

[Larry B Entertainment]

Still nothing so will asume that he has found something closer and maybe cheaper to home.

[discomobiledj]

It's strange, earlier in the year I had 15 bookings on the trot, every Saturday night, then had nothing for 2 months! I'm now getting booked up again, alot for next year, already have 20 bookings, mostly weddings, but a couple of birthdays included.

[Corabar Steve]

It's strange, earlier in the year I had 15 bookings on the trot, every Saturday night, then had nothing for 2 months! I'm now getting booked up again, alot for next year, already have 20 bookings, mostly weddings, but a couple of birthdays included.

It happens. How long have you been in business?

[discomobiledj]

Been going for 4 years now.

[Corabar Steve]

Still relatively early days then. Don't worry it will pick up, have you had many repeat bookings yet?

[Penfold42]

Been going for 4 years now.


Still relatively early days then. Don't worry it will pick up, have you had many repeat bookings yet?

:eek:

Is that true? and how many more years after that then?

Not meaning to sound rude....just asking....:)

[Dragonfly]

indeed it is really it took me probably 6 years from scratch to be getting recommendations and regular repeat bookings ive been in derby for 4 now and its getting better each year for the first two years i relied heavily still on contacts over in lincs .

i learned from scratch making my own mistakes along the way never had the opportunity to go out and see another disco ...still havent lol or see at close hand how another dj did things.

it does take a long time to become good at anything .

[rob1963]

I've only been going THREE years (full time, with no daytime job).

[Dragonfly]

I've only been going THREE years (full time, with no daytime job).


thats because you are a natural rob :D :D :D

[rob1963]

Yes Dave, but a natural WHAT?

:D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

indeed it is really it took me probably 6 years from scratch to be getting recommendations and regular repeat bookings ive been in derby for 4 now and its getting better each year for the first two years i relied heavily still on contacts over in lincs .

i learned from scratch making my own mistakes along the way never had the opportunity to go out and see another disco ...still havent lol or see at close hand how another dj did things.

it does take a long time to become good at anything .

Took me a couple of weeks....:D

[Penfold42]

I didn't just think go out, buy some things and suddenly you are made......

But i thought maybe after 2 years you would be on the right track.......:o
It's a good job i'm young enough.......:rolleyes: :p :D

[Dragonfly]

Yes Dave, but a natural WHAT?

:D

well if the videos on the net are genuine ........


no but seriously i think with the benefit of this forum for example you can cut the time drastically that you achieve a level of success in....

i really spent 5 years making it up as i went along and with no outside imput and really being quite naff as people know from the rig pix on the gallery pages here and my recent discussions on here im constantly getting rid of the old ideals i had and adopting new ones , changing the show and my approach to selling what i do to people in the last 12 months since i joined here im earning more money than i ever did by alot and also offering alot better service than ever .

[Dragonfly]

Took me a couple of weeks....:D

that daz is because you are jesus ......... admitedly you have let yourself go a bit since the cross days ... but never the less . :D :D :D :D

[rob1963]

no but seriously i think with the benefit of this forum for example you can cut the time drastically that you achieve a level of success in....

I completely agree.

You can also cut the time drastically that you take to start getting free copies of Pro mobile.

:D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

It took a couple of years (back in the old days) for us to get enough bookings to even break even. About 7 or 8 to get to the point where I gould give up the day job to concentrate on the business full time.

4 years is still early for any business, it takes a lot of effort to get your name out there to the extent that you are out every weekend.

[Corabar Steve]

that daz is because you are jesus ......... You're confusing Darren with me :sj:

[Dragonfly]

You're confusing Darren with me :sj:

so who's god???

[Corabar Steve]

That would be Ian :sj:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

that daz is because you are jesus .........

No, that's Steve.

Steve's coming round to visit me and comes to the door - I see it's him, so ask my 6 year old son to answer the door. "Who is it?", I ask him. "I don't know", he answers. "Is it Jesus?" I say. "yes" he answers....:D

[Dragonfly]

You're confusing Darren with me :sj:


No, that's Steve.

Steve's coming round to visit me and comes to the door - I see it's him, so ask my 6 year old son to answer the door. "Who is it?", I ask him. "I don't know", he answers. "Is it Jesus?" I say. "yes" he answers....:D

is there an echo here :D :D

if steve is jesus it would explain so much about the world :D :D

does that make you a mere deciple then Daz?

[Mission]

I didn't just think go out, buy some things and suddenly you are made......

But i thought maybe after 2 years you would be on the right track.......:o
It's a good job i'm young enough.......:rolleyes: :p :D

I'm still in my first year (started Jan 2007) and same age'ish as you :p :rolleyes: :D and things have gone, I think, OK. I haven't though got any bookings for Christmas or New Years Eve yet but I didn't expect too much again being my first year. Just two booking left this year and nothing yet for next year.

My aim for next year is to get 40-50 bookings, which I think won't be easy but thats my aim.

Plenty of plans & Ideas for the new year. Including new website and Logo(current one is not very good-just quick holding pages)which I'll be working on soon.

[Dragonfly]

Always think its nice as well when you have just started if you can get fellow pros to give you a bit of support .... ;) :D

[Penfold42]

Always think its nice as well when you have just started if you can get fellow pros to give you a bit of support .... ;) :D

Yep.....also networking / meeting others seems to work really well.....:cool:

Anyway got to go .......everone have a good night if your working.....:cool:

[Thames Valley Discos]

I'm still in my first year (started Jan 2007) and same age'ish as you :p :rolleyes: :D and things have gone, I think, OK. I haven't though got any bookings for Christmas or New Years Eve yet but I didn't expect too much again being my first year. Just two booking left this year and nothing yet for next year.

My aim for next year is to get 40-50 bookings, which I think won't be easy but thats my aim.

Plenty of plans & Ideas for the new year. Including new website and Logo(current one is not very good-just quick holding pages)which I'll be working on soon.

that would be good going almost 1 a week in your second year

[rob1963]

Anyway got to go .......everone have a good night if your working.....:cool:

I wasn't :(

[Dragonfly]

me niether and id rather forget this weekend too

[rob1963]

Group hug time...

:Kiss 3:

Sorry about the kiss, but I couldn't find a group hug smiley!

[Dragonfly]

as long as theres no tongues mate i can cope with that lol .... could give you 10 reasons to want to work on a sat night lol.

[rob1963]

Don't worry...no tongues...that's a promise! :D

[Penfold42]

I wasn't :(
How was X-Factor through vodka glasses then....did it make Sharron look any better.......:p


me niether and id rather forget this weekend too
Working the weekend's alright but i feel like i've gone ten round's with Tyson.....:)

[rob1963]

How was X-Factor through vodka glasses then....did it make Sharron look any better.......:p

No it didn't.....

.....and Dannii Minogue's make up STILL looked half an inch thick!

:D