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The DJ Insider Podcast

Mike Kane and Joe Albomonte

Two guys from the Midwest are here to chat about the complex nature of what it means to be a "Wedding DJ". We dive into the hard work we put into making a wedding as magical as possible, and the crazy experiences we have had along the way. Although every wedding plays out relatively the same, they are all unique in a countless number of ways.

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00:29:19

Episode 41 - What Really Matters at a Party?

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/02/19

We are now in the season of corporate events. We are always interested to see how these events can be so different from weddings, and how our style needs to adapt to this type of environment. We have seen parties done quite well, and some that have tried too hard. It is important to have a good structure, but one that can be deviated from if the vibe isn't right. It is also very important to make sure the employees of your company feel comfortable, and rewarded by the team they work for.

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00:40:54

Episode 40 - Kimberly Will Figure It Out

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/02/12

Thanks Kimberly Barnard for joining us for today's podcast! https://www.honorarybridesmaid.com/ Kimberly is a wedding planner whose business focuses on coordinating the day, but also focuses on design/floral for your wedding day. Her history is rooted in the wedding industry, starting by selling wedding dresses in Indianapolis. Moving into planning made sense for Kimberly, as she has seen the stress and overwhelming responsibility that couples face when planning their wedding. Hear Mike and

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00:44:55

Episode 39 - Holiday's Bring Out the Best in Us

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/02/05

This time of year is when the wedding season starts to come to a slow in our industry. Being in the NWI area, we have around 4 months of bad weather that we do not work many weddings, but company parties coming in force. We have had varying experiences at these parties, from big dance floors to people that are just looking for background music. There really is no wrong answer, but we have found that some companies don't know what product they are really buying. We also cover what to do and what

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00:46:19

Episode 38 - Too Many Expectations May End in...

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/01/29

When planning your wedding it is important to find a vendor that aligns with your goals and expectations of your wedding day. Mike and I have worked in this industry for 10+ years and it has taken time to understand the type of people we truly want to work with. If our company feels it can't meet the expectations you have, we simply are not the right fit. Some couples may want a 'party' DJ who will heavily interact with the crowd, other couples just want a well done, simple party. We try

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00:59:11

Episode 37 - Being the Right Fit as a Vendor

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/01/22

Thanks Nathan Hand with Handprint Media Productions for joining us today! Shooting video for weddings is such a unique experience because of how candid it is. Unlike a movie set, you get very few opportunities to film the best moments of a wedding day because of the speed at which things take place. Without being able to control what the subjects you are filming do, a videographers professional skill is what is needed to capture these moments. Nathan's priority is making sure their clients

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Episode 36 - Your Vendors Will Make or Break Your...

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/01/16

On today's podcast we are delighted to speak with Julee Kistler. Julee has worked in the wedding industry almost 18 years. Julee has worked in many different levels at wedding venue from server, to manager, she's even done photography. She is currently a Planner / Coordinator at Allure on the Lake. Julee shares from her experience and passion working with couples. It's so important to book professional vendors early in the planning process. It's important to go with your gut. Make

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Episode 35 - Music Elicits a Feeling

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/01/08

Hearing a song at a wedding can invoke nostalgia, bring back memories, and change your mood entirely. We as DJs try and have a balance throughout the night of music that invokes the right feelings at the right time. Playing music during dinner that is relaxing and makes you feel loved is ideal, but we may need something with more energy for the dance floor. Music that is very energetic and dance able may be great for the floor, but may be overwhelming for cocktail hour. Keeping a good flow

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00:47:36

Episode 34 - Dancing is a Social Risk

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2024/01/01

The way we can get a dance floor to be nonstop, all night long, is by building trust as we go along. If a crowd doesn't feel comfortable being on a dance floor because the DJ's energy is off, they will not want to take the social risk of being out there. When we dance we feel exposed. There are things as DJ's that are in our control and 100% out of our control, but we do everything we can to get everyone at a party on our team. Playing music that people can easily dance and move to,

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Episode 33- Perfecting Our Craft and Always Staying...

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/12/26

Thanks Jeff Webb for joining us today! Jeff has been doing standup comedy for years now, and has now joined us in the DJ world. We have learned more and more about how the world of comedy is very similar to DJing a wedding day. We stick to a routine, stay consistent, and strive for an amazing show every single time. The battle of keeping what we do unique and special every weekend is what we are always fighting for. We have talked countless times about our priorities for a wedding day, and the

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Episode 32 - Prepare For the Worst, Expect the Best

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/12/18

The most ideal wedding scenario is where everything can be prepared ahead of time, is organized, and we have all the tools we need to make it happen. That can change in an instant upon arrival to our job. Flexibility, being proactive, and remaining calm are the defining characteristics that separate professionals from amateurs in this industry. There are so many times where we have contained a storm of nonsense and mistakes, that went unnoticed by all. There are other times where we are being

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00:36:32

Episode 31 - Just Let the Party be the Party

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/12/11

Mike and Chris are back at it again! We have one chance to get this right. There is so much pressure we put on ourselves because you only have one attempt at your wedding day. The advice we give is to make sure that this can go as seamlessly as possible, and for everyone to have a night that is memorable. Many of us go to multiple weddings throughout our lives, and sometimes we are part of them. Sometimes less is more, especially in the case of event planning. If we give any opportunity for a

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00:48:16

Episode 30 - Problem Solving is the Fun of the Job

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/12/04

Thank you Lori Horst from La Petite Fleuriste for joining us today! Not many people think about how their flowers get from point A to point B, and the struggles they might face along their travel. Not only do florists have to work very hard to make their bouquets and floral combinations look beautiful, but they have to deal with the issues of how they are sourced. From FedEx being problematic, to Ecuadorian farmers not being able to ship roses due to an overthrown government, there are so many

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00:46:56

Episode 29 - Botany Flowers Lately?

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/11/27

Thank you Kris Livovich With Sugarfield Flowers for joining us on today's podcast! We constantly talk about the roles vendors play in keeping the day smooth and organized, but making it all look spectacular and gorgeous? That is something that you want to hire a professional for. Kris has been working with flowers since she was 19, and has always been a huge part of her life. She works with fresh, real flowers sourced by local farms. The planning and detail that goes in to making this art

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Episode 28 - Quality and Consistency is Everything

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/11/20

Thanks Steve Vansak with Region Weddings for joining us! From starting with live music to now behind the lens of a camera, Steve found that photography let him express himself creatively in a different way. His work as a musician opened doors to working in wedding photography which leads him to running Region Weddings today! Mike and Steve dive into the struggles of a wedding day as a DJ and photographer, and also their love and passion for it. The most important thing for Steve's business is

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Episode 27 - Let's take a Krus "Cruise"

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/11/13

Thank you Jon Krus for joining us on today's podcast! We are sad to see Jon go after this wedding season, but are excited for his future of starting his own DJ company! Mike and Jon get into the whacky and fun moments that always come unexpected at weddings. We say it a lot, but this job is unlike any other. We can show up expecting one thing, and be completely blind sided with so many different outcomes. Guests can rip their pants, puppet shows can break out, etc. Basically, anything that could

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Episode 26 - In Sonia We Trust

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/11/06

On today's podcast we sit down with Sonia Arkkelin, the owner of White Border Photography. We discuss a recent wedding we did together. Sonia shares how she got started and what she loves about photography. She gives advice for couples who are looking to book a photographer and how important it is to really get to know the professionals you're going to be working with on your wedding day. And once you get to know them, trust the professionals that you've hired to pull off the wedding

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Episode 25 - Did We Just Become Best Friends?!?

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/10/30

We have had a multitude of horror stories about guests throughout the years, but there truly more positive/wholesome moments than not. The relationship between DJ and crowd is so important, and we want to make sure everyone walks away happy. We try and get everyone on our team, and wanting to be on the dance floor when we kick things off. If we have equal trust when it comes to when and how songs are played, we are in for an amazing party. There is no better feeling than hearing the song you want to

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00:33:59

Episode 24 - Please Don't Kill My Vibe

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/10/23

We can have every part of the equation necessary for a solid wedding night, and it can still go stale. Keeping the energy up during our dance floors is extremely important. There are things that DJs can do to kill the vibe of the night, and there are things that guests/couples can do. We want to make sure that with our song selection, nothing ever gets boring. There are things that you can avoid doing when planning your wedding to avoid energy killers. Too many announcements throughout the dance

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00:41:54

Episode 23 - You Have to Love It

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/10/16

Thank you Trysh Jaeger for joining today's podcast! https://tryshjaeger.com/ For a lot of industry professionals, the feeling of nervousness, butterflies, jitters, whatever you want to call it, is always present. We believe that when you still have this feeling, you still care. We all want to do the best job possible, and you have to love every part of this job if you want the best. Trysh covers some great advice to new couples planning their wedding, and good do's and dont's for your

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00:36:18

Episode 22 - Baby is all grown up!

The DJ Insider Podcast ·

2023/10/09

The last thing that a couple wants to feel on their wedding day is embarrassed. Parents and bridal party members job on the wedding day is to support and love the couple, not make them feel humiliated. Unfortunately, we have seen this time and time again. Speeches that were planned to be funny, did not work the way they intended. In today's episode we also highlight a few examples of how trusting us and planning ahead, will result in a smooth wedding day.

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