Grow My DJ Business

Send us Fan Mail UFOso fills in for Cream in this weeks episode of The Get Down  Gary & UFOso talk about the importance of growing with the advancement of DJ technology. The guys also get get into dealing with management at venues.  Does the prospect of new DJ Tech scare you or excite you? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 👕    Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW Check us out on Youtube, Instag...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode, we have Philly and South Jersey based DJ/producer, N9NE on the podcast. N9NE has been doing his thing playing shows regionally and in his home market of Philly for over 15 years. He holds down a radio show on Philly's Q102 & iHeart Radio every Saturday and is the official DJ of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, but recently has been on tour with DJ P...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about the various events they've played over the last 2 weeks!  From Atlanta to NYC to NFT Events to New In Market Parties..... The guys experiences speak to the importance of adaptability within your DJ sets. Finally, "Is The Drake Album Mid?"  Cream & Gary weigh in on the controversial new Drake album!  What Do You Think About...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about how Cream thinking big picture helped him play his best show of the year! The guys also dig into playing for "exposure" vs. playing for clout What are the key differences of the two? And, Is it worth it? Have you ever taken a gig for clout & did it pay off for you in the long run? Midnight Market Atlanta Tickets Subscribe to Di...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about the importance of confidence in the DJ booth. The guys also discuss picking up a potential account that gives their DJs a "approved" list of songs to play while DJ'ing. Finally, The Bad Bunny epidemic that is sweeping across americas nightlife scene! Have the Bad Bunny requests via cell phone to the head, gone too far? Chelsea...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about a variety of topics on this episode! Gary has been traveling & talks about the wear that comes along with it. Cream has played some new gigs & venues that left him feeling inspired. The guys then recap the Get Down Meet Up. Cream also played an event where he met important prospective clients &  emphasized the importance of follo...

Send us Fan Mail This is a very special live recording of The Get Down from our Get Down DJs Meet Up that took place on May 10.  Cream and Gary brought on 4 guests, Purari (DJ/Producer/Purari Production Academy founder), John Macaluso (DJ/Mystical Entertainment Founder), Nico Oso (DJ/Producer), & Sal Cianci (DJ/Producer/Digital Music Pool Founder). They cover a ton in a short amount of time, b...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about different ways in approaching DJ'ing when things begin to feel stale. How can we keep things fresh & new when playing a lot of the same gigs week after week? Cream then tells a story about being tipped the most money ever at a gig! Lastly, the guys introduce a new segment to the podcast called; "What are you listening to?" Get Down Me...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with Lisi & Perla who own & operate the Jersey City based indoor food festival company, Midnight Market. Lisi & Perla talk about their varying backgrounds & how that has helped them grow their small business from a regional success story into a growing national brand. Midnight Market & Get Down DJ Group share many struggles most small...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk details about The Get Down DJ Group Spring Meet Up! The guys then dig into Creams trip to Minneapolis to play a few College parties & how his trip took an unexpected but self satisfying turn. Lastly, Where has Dance Pop gone? Why haven't we seen many popular dance tracks come out in quite some time? Get Down Meet Up RSVP Tienda Instagram Josh Hermes...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with Dex!  Dex is a Milwaukee based open format DJ and creator of The Platform Mix, which was started during the pandemic as a daily mix show for DJs all over the world. The Platform released nearly 415 weeks in a row and recently relaunched with special guest HUGEL. The guys talk about why Dex started the Platform mix show, the inner workings of the Milw...

Send us Fan Mail Cream, Gary & Angelo The Kid sit down to talk about Miami Music Week! The guys discuss the various perspectives in experiencing MMW as an artist, DJ, booker & manager & how one approaches the week to benefit them most. Will musical approaches in sets be altered by the influx of new music coming out of MMW? Lastly, the Get Down team has seen some production success late...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary are in full rant mode this episode talking about sound and equipment issues at venues, the lack of new gear to buy, and the lack of parts to fix broken gear. Are DJs to blame because their lack of attention to sound levels and failure to maintain DJ booths?  Next up, they take sides on a controversial and much talked bout topic in our industry, CONTROLLERS. Should...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into the 2022 Hoboken Lepracon Fail & where they see the future of the 'Cons'. Will this be the last we see of Lepracon? The inevitable question that has been looming since lifted restrictions; Is nightlife back to pre-pandemic normalcy?  The guys weigh in. Also, How can staff play a part in the success & failures of their work places? Finall...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with Philly's own Scooter. Scooter is one of the most well known, successful editors of all time and has remixed songs for some of the biggest pop stars out like Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Pharrell, Taylor Swift any many more. If you are a professional DJ and don't have Scooter music in your crates, you should change that immediately!  Scoot...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary are back to talk about every DJ's worst nightmare; Computer Issues! They then dive into the complexities of having a long term party or long term residency come to an end. Finally, the guys discuss their feelings on the Super Bowl Halftime Show! Have you ever had a computer emergency? Let Us Know In The Comments Below Check us out on Youtube! Get Down DJ Grou...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we are sharing a discussion Cream had with Deerock and SRY on Deerock's quickly growing Discord channel. Deerock is a touring pop/edm DJ and producer and the creator of the popular, Get Up It's Game Day mix series. His discord is a great community of DJs & producers who share music, ideas, gigs, and other great conversations with artists like Blau &...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about some of the unorthodox decisions that need to be made around slower nights & how we as DJs can help those nights along. Recently, the impact of snow raised many questions surrounding the Friday/Saturday work weekend. As a result, there are various aspects of the night, that we as DJS, need to be prepared for. What Do You Do To Provide Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary recap the follow up to last weeks Funk D fiasco. The guys then get into how organizing your crates can change your DJ sets! Finally, Cream & Gary talk about stage presence, how to create  it & why it’s important. Check us out on Youtube! Get Down DJ Group YouTube Email Us! Get Down DJ Group Website Get Down DJ Group Instagram Get Down University Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about an International DJ stealing his edit and slapping his name on it! Also, what can we do to better prepare for these slower times? Gigs getting cut short or cancelled can be common place in lean times, so the guys give some tips on strategies they've used to navigate the dreaded "slow season". Finally the guys talk about ways to still make...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk all things New Years Eve! From how to approach your sets to what to expect from your night.  The resurgence of Covid has raised questions surrounding all aspects of nightlife. The guys discuss their perspectives about the future of our industry.  Finally, Cream & Gary get into 2022 predictions!  What predictions in nightlife do you have for 2022?  Let us...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with owner of of Rated R Management, Ron Rodrigo. The guys discuss post pandemic explosion of gigs & how that’s affected bookers. Also, the guys talk about aging in our industry as well as the misconceptions that come along with turning your industry job into a long lasting career. Ron Rodrigo IG Rated R Management IG Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW Check u...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about how the correct way to end a relationship with a venue.  The guys then get into the prospect of returning to a venue you’ve previously worked at & what to look out for before jumping back in.  Finally; Have you turned down a DJ gig and regretted it? Let us know yours in the comments! Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW Check us out on Youtube! Get...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Cream & Gary talk about the year in review, as well as how to take that reflection & utilize it to plan & project for the upcoming new year! The guys also pose the question What is 1 positive change you'd like to see in the DJ Industry in 2022? Let us know yours in the comments! LINKS Create Smarter Goals Video 3 Ways To Stay On Task 5 Apps To Make...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about the promoter/DJ relationship when it comes to all aspects over building trust & respect for one another. Also, how venues often tend to spend on non-DJ entertainment & are seemingly always nickel & dime'ing when it comes to the DJ. Finally, the guys get back to a music topic on the podcast; What Album Changed Your Life? Let us know your...