The DJs Guru Hangout

A lot of DJs are frustrated because it feels like social media has become part of the job. And honestly, it has. But that does not mean DJs need to become influencers. In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M Schwarz and Jason Longobardo talk about the real relationship between social media, reputation, referrals, advertising, and trust. If clients, planners, venues, promoters, or other D...

In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout , we sit down with DJ Nate Acosta to talk about why DJs stay stuck doing everything alone. At some point, answering every email, handling every client question, managing every timeline, and solving every problem yourself stops being dedication. It becomes the bottleneck. We get into what that mindset costs DJs, why it’s so hard to let go, and what needs to c...

A lot of DJs think the wrong client becomes obvious during event week. Usually, it starts much earlier. In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz breaks down how difficult bookings often reveal themselves in the consultation, the pricing conversation, and the amount of access a lead expects before they have even booked. He covers how DJs accidentally reward high-maintenance behavi...

In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, host Justin M Schwarz is joined by Dr. Ryan Moriarty, PhD, CEO of DoneForYouTax.com, to break down why so many DJs fall behind on taxes, how messy bookkeeping starts, and what to do before the problem gets more expensive. They cover why DJ finances scatter so quickly, how inconsistent tracking creates stress and confusion, and the simple steps DJs can take...

This week on The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz breaks down how DJs can protect their time without losing bookings. From late-night client communication to scope creep, overbooking, and unpaid extras, this episode covers why boundaries feel so hard for DJs, and how to protect your time without sounding cold or hurting your business. If you’re a wedding DJ, MC, mobile DJ, or event professional...

This week on The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz and monthly co-host Brian Park break down how DJs lose the room without even realizing it. From awkward mic work and bad timing to forced energy and a lack of preparation, this episode explores the small habits that quietly hurt your presence and make even talented DJs come across as cringe. If you’re a wedding DJ, MC, mobile DJ, or event profes...

Burnout isn’t talked about in DJ culture—but it’s everywhere. In this episode of DJ’s Guru Hangout, we break down the real causes of DJ burnout, from overexposure and creative fatigue to the long-term impact of the grind. This is a clear look at what happens when passion turns into pressure—and how to manage it without losing your edge.

Support this show: https://bit.ly/djsupplystore Why do so many DJs stay stuck financially even after years in the industry? In this episode of DJ Guru Hangout, host Justin M. Schwarz sits down with special guest Joe Bunn to dig into the financial realities of building a career as a DJ. Joe is the founder of Bunn DJ Company, a multi-location DJ business that has grown across several major markets....

Many DJs quietly struggle with impostor syndrome, even when they’re experienced, booked, and performing regularly. In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, we explore why working DJs sometimes feel like frauds and how impostor syndrome shows up in DJing and live performance. In performance-based professions like DJing, the pressure of being evaluated in real time can trigger self-doubt. You might...

Support this show: https://bit.ly/djsupplystore In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, we break down the hidden reason you may not be getting referred — and why you might not be making the preferred vendor list at venues. You’ll learn how vendor relationships actually influence DJ referrals, the subtle operational behaviors that quietly hurt your reputation, and a practical “Next-Event Referral...

Support this show: https://bit.ly/djsupplystore If another DJ in your market can recreate your entire night using the same top downloads, what actually makes you different? In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, we break down why generic music selection creates business vulnerability, how intentional curation impacts authority and pricing, and why depth matters more than volume in a saturated, A...

On this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz explains how DJs and event professionals should respond to a negative review with professionalism and a long-term perspective. Learn what to do when you receive a one-star review, how to handle negative client feedback, and how the right response can strengthen your reputation instead of damaging it. If you care about protecting your busin...