The DJ Idea Sharing crew records live from the road on the way to DJ Expo ‘08 in this special edition podcast. Jim “Road Rage” Aldridge, Mike “Shotgun” Fernino, & Steve “Back Seat Producer” Fernino discuss DJ vehicles while hilarity and insanity ensues. Experience the toll booths, roadkill, & “Meat without Feet” (Don’t Ask.) Hop in and enjoy the ride… But please keep all extremities in the vehicle at all times

This episode is sponsored by Training Your Next Great DJ and DJ Event Planner.

This episode features the song “Road Ragin’” by Sudden Death. Check out this hilarious comedy hip-hop group at www.SuddenDeath.org and their comedy music podcast Manic Mondays.

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We have some great content from DJ Expo airing soon on PodcastForDJs.com and the DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network RSS and iTunes feeds… First, education and insanity insues as Jim Aldridge, Mike Fernino, and Steve the Producer record live on the way to DJ Expo. Experience the Road Rage with us. This one was a lot of fun! We recorded a couple “studio-style” sessions including a must listen with Jeffrey Craig of Total Entertainment. For all those who think you can’t make a living as a full time mobile DJ, you must listen to this! Jeff may give you some food for thought. We also conducted many interviews while roaming the show floor, including various manufacturers like M Audio and X-Laser (very cool!)and 2 special interviews we are particularly proud to bring you:

• Russ Harris: Chicago-based Mobile DJ turned remixer, producer, and billboard charting dance artist. Can you hear the “Drums in the Club?

• DJ Skribble: Yes, you read correctly. The MTV phenomenon and trend-setting superstar DJ Skribble chatted with us outside the DJ Expo show floor.

All in all, it was a fun and successful outing for the DJISPN at DJ Expo 2008. Please enjoy the interviews and leave us some comments! Special thanks to Dr. Drax and the American Disc Jockey Association for putting up with us and for sponsoring our show floor activities… You Rock!!!

DJ Idea Sharing comes to you live with a special edition from the July 15th, 2008 American Disc Jockey Association, New England Chapter meeting at Roms in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Mike Fernino, Rob Peters, and special guest co-host Jim Aldridge moderate a discussion about where the industry seems to be headed over the coming year. The discussion includes commentary from ADJA, New England chapter members in attendance; including Brian Fligg, Luke Renchan Sr., Dave Krevalin, and John Hathaway.

Our thanks to the ADJA and the New England Chapter for allowing us to record the DJISPN during part of the July meeting!

This episode is sponsored by Denon DJ, QSC Audio, Training Your Next Great DJ, DJ Event Planner, and the ADJA.

This episode features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Monkey Symphony by Black Adam, Southway by EchoBliss, Just Beats by 37Hz, and Cherry Popper by Moneylingus.

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In this episode we get to learn a little about our new DJISPN host, Jim Aldridge and a lot about business cards! Rob and Jim answer a listener’s question in great detail about the importance of business cards, their look, and more. They tackle business consistancy, how to distribute them, and if they’re still necessary. They also add their own (and some of Mike Fernino’s) tips and tricks.

This episode is sponsored by QSC Audio and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Bass Restore by Miss Pinkster and Moonscape by 37hz.

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DJ Idea Sharing hosts Mike Fernino and Rob Peters ask the question, “Are we in a recession proof business?” This discussion covers what the economic downturn means to the mobile Disc Jockey industry and ways to embrace the way the cycle works to avoid being a victim.

This episode also talks about why now is the worst time lower your rates. This episode is sponsored by QSC Audio, Training Your Next Great DJ, DJ Event Planner, and Denon DJ.

This episode features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Monkey Symphony by Black Adam, Derision Preemption by 37Hz, Southway by EchoBliss, and Cherry Popper by Moneylingus.

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John Rozz and Mike Walter tackle a two-part question submitted by long-time listener John Hathaway about life balance. Part one asks “How do you balance life and the DJ work?” and Part two asks “When will you make your exit from the industry?” Mike and John have a lot to say about these questions that many in our industry must face at one time or another.

This episode is sponsored by “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Bass Restore by Miss Pinkster and Moonscape by 37hz.

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Mike Walter and DJ Hall of Famer, John Rozz address a question submitted anonymously about expanding your DJ business. This includes a discussion about subcontractors versus employees, as well as, tips, tricks, disadvantages, and things you need to know to form your gameplan.

This episode is sponsored by “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Bass Restore by Miss Pinkster and Moonscape by 37hz.

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Mike Fernino and Rob Peters are joined by special guests Keith ‘Dunkin Donuts’ Alan, Robb Smith, and David Hanscom (along with Steve the Producer.) The panel discusses how mobile DJs can make money during the weekdays. The discussion includes Bubble Parties, Earn and Learn events, Campardy, and more. The in-studio audience also gets involved in the discussion with their own Q&A comments. This episode also includes an impromptu tribute to John Allo, Rob’s friend and the original creator of the Bubble Parties concept who passed away a few months ago. This episode comes to you Live from the Riviera in Las Vegas at the 2008 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference. Special thanks to Mobile Beat and our studio audience!

This podcast is sponsored by the ADJA, Sureglow, and “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Monkey Symphony by Black Adam, Baby Jump by Don Taylor feat. Marcella, Dead Radio Love by The Ride Theory, Derision Preemption by 37Hz, La Carovana by Talco, and Cherry Popper by Moneylingus.

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Join Mike Fernino and Rob Peters (along with Steve the Producer) as they discuss what happens when things go wrong. The in-studio audience also gets involved in the discussion with their own Q&A comments for Mike and Rob. This episode comes to you Live from the Riviera in Las Vegas at the 2008 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference. Special thanks to Mobile Beat and our studio audience!

This podcast is sponsored by the ADJA, Sureglow, and “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Monkey Symphony by Black Adam, Derision Preemption by 37Hz, Just Beats by 37Hz, Baby Jump by Don Taylor feat. Marcella, South Way by EchoBliss, and Cherry Popper by Moneylingus.

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In a special impromptu tableside chat, Mike Fernino and Rob Peters shoot the breeze about Las Vegas and the 2008 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference with Keith ‘Dunkin Donuts’ Alan and Mike Walter.

This special edition podcast from MBLV08 is sponsored by the ADJA, Sureglow, Northern Light FX, and “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Date with Rain by 37hz.

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The DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl returns with a special podcast featuring a studio audience at the 2008 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference at the Riviera in Las Vegas. This is a special expanded edition that includes multiple topics hosted by Mike Fernino and the returning Rob Peters. It also features additional commentary from studio audience attendees of MBLV08. Special thanks to Mobile Beat and our studio audience!

This episode is sponsored by “Training Your Next Great DJ” and features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Bass Restore by Miss Pinkster, Everybody by John Myers, Break 9 by Masstrack, and Moonscape by 37hz.

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In our previous interview with Mike Walter (DJ Expo ‘07), it was mentioned that his specialty was DJ staff training. Many of our listeners asked us to find out a little more about that, so we asked Mike to come back on the podcast to talk about his new Training DVD/CDrom series “Training Your Next Great DJ.” If you are a multi-op looking to get more out of your staff training, a single-op looking to go multi-op, or even a DJ who just wants some good training ideas, you need to look into this awesome training tool. Mike Fernino conducts this interview with Mike Walter.

This episode features the following music from the Podsafe Music Network: Spaghetti Groove by Da Fresh.

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