Get Down DJ Group

Grow My DJ Business

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Welcome to Grow My DJ Business, a podcast for DJs by DJs. Hosted by Get Down DJ Group founders, Cream & GaryW, they use their 30+ years experience in nightlife to help DJs grow their brands and businesses. When people think of nightlife DJs, they often assume we just show up and play records, but those days are long gone. The guys offer their experience and coaching on how DJs should think about and approach their businesses to help them grow their networks, book more DJ gigs and create an actual business.

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The Get Down 11: Carlos Melange "Tequila Changed My Life" 29.07.2020 53:54

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. sit down with their first guest, Carlos Melange! The guys talk about his nightlife journey & the different roles he's played re-inventing himself and seizing opportunities. Carlos is someone the guys have looked up to for a long time and is one of the most genuine artists in the industry. His personality compliments his unbelievable talent as a DJ &...

The Get Down 10: Rule #1 Don't Be Late 22.07.2020 51:28

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. talk about the positives and negatives from Cream's first gig back in 5 months. The guys discuss the launch of Get Down University. An online learning platform that provides DJs knowledge to build their passion for DJ'ing into a successful business. They also get into BPM ranges they forget to hit during their sets. We all have those comfortable BPMs w...

The Get Down 09: Old School, New School, Need To Learn Though 15.07.2020 57:32

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss the ever changing skills needed to be a successful DJ. The guys debate which is harder, DJing 15-20 years ago when carrying crates, digging for music and breaking tracks was the norm.... or having to play the role of DJ, graphic designer, social media marketer, etc. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Websi...

The Get Down 08: Just Say "NO" to the Sh*t That Doesn't Align With Your Goals 08.07.2020 56:43

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss the benefits of saying "NO" and how that enables you to take gigs that align with your goals. The guys also get into their differing tastes in music & how that affects the types of venues they enjoy playing. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Website Get Down DJ Group Instagram Get Down Uni...

The Get Down 07: Excessive Audience Engagement; The New Norm? 01.07.2020 55:31

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss how the most successful DJs during quarantine have been particularly engaging with their audiences. Will this affect the way patrons consume DJ content? The guys also examine the advantages and disadvantages of mic work, as well as dealing with requests post Covid-19! 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group We...

The Get Down 06: Black Lives Matter 17.06.2020 45:35

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and how some aspects of racism creep into the nightlife culture. How can the industry change and what can DJs do when presented with these hard situations? The guys speak about past experiences in handling these occurrences correctly, as well as reflecting on some areas where they can improve. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜...

The Get Down 05: Drinking & DJing 10.06.2020 45:46

Send us Fan Mail Cream and GaryW. discuss the advantages & the many disadvantages of drinking on the job. We work in nightlife, drinking while DJ'ing is inevitable, but how are you handling it? So many factors need to be taken into consideration when alcohol gets involved. Be careful or be gone! 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Website G...

The Get Down 04: To DJ or Not to DJ for Free 03.06.2020 43:01

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss how to financially plan for your future as a DJ. Covid-19 has thrown a wrench in the "norm" so, what angle should you be taking when dealing with venues asking you to play for free or at a discounted rate? The guys weigh in on this and hopefully give some insight in how to move forward! 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Sin...

The Get Down 03: Future of Record Pools, State of Nightlife 20.05.2020 46:53

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. talk the future of record pools, some of their most memorable days DJing & what venues/owners should be doing in relation to our current industry situation wiht the impacts of Covid-19. The guys also debate 6ix9ine's Impact on music. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Website Get Down DJ Group Instagram G...

The Get Down 02: How Can DJs Make Money During Quarantine 11.05.2020 48:23

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. discuss ways to make money while unemployed, the DJ competition they were recently a part of, music during and after the quarantine and if Drake is considered a rapper and/or in their Top 5. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Website Get Down DJ Group Instagram Get Down University Instagram Email Us! GaryW. Insta...

The Get Down 01: Our Stories 04.05.2020 54:01

Send us Fan Mail Cream & GaryW. introduce their brand new podcast and tell their stories of how they became DJs as well as how Cream got his DJ name and the formation of Get Down DJ Group. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥:⁣ Content Every Single Day Get Down DJ Group Website Get Down DJ Group Instagram Get Down University Instagram Email Us! GaryW. Instagram @djgaryw Cream Instagram @djc...