DJ Insurance Q&A – October 2013
A Q&A on DJ Insurance John Young of the Disc Jockey News shares his expertise....
DJ Article – December 2011
Disc Jockey Andy Huff had everything going for him: an established business, stable clientele, and a picture perfect family. To take his business to the next level and to increase his gig capacity, he hired Ryan Meyer. Ryan was a charismatic 22-year-old kid, whom Andy knew would be the perfect fit for high school clients. Ryan wasn't very experienced, but Andy agreed to train him....
DJ Article – November 2011
The Rolling Hills Soccer Club was on a quest. It needed to raise $100,000 for a new, lighted turf field so its soccer teams had a place to practice during winter months when the grass fields turned muddy and evening daylight was scarce. To achieve its fundraising goal, the club planned a charity auction event at the Tukwila Golf Course. The soccer club was to handle its own entertainment, using the speakers on-site....
DJ Article – October 2011
October 2011 How a Pool Party Put One DJ’s Business Under Water With 10 years of experience in the disc jockey business, Davia Dillon had it all figured out. Her business was thriving and she was firmly established as the area’s premier DJ for kids’ parties. Davia’s target market was made up of affluent parents ...
DJ Article – September 2011
September 2011 The Disc Jockey Blues Benny Wells was the go-to disc jockey for rhythm and blues events in Portland. So, it was no surprise that he was selected to emcee the trendy Pearl District’s Blues-Jam. His responsibilities included setting up the sound system, emceeing, and playing music between sets. He couldn’t wait to meet ...
DJ Article – August 2011
August 2011 A Fatal Insurance Blow: How Theft Undercut One DJ’s Profits DJ Frank Boxer was fighting mad after talking to his insurance claims adjuster. There was no coverage for last night’s theft of his laptop. If he had insurance, how could that be possible? Here’s the play-by-play in slow motion: The strategy: In October ...
DJ Article – July 2011
July 2011 DJs Gone Mad, Madder Than A Wet Hen When a DJ’s property/equipment is stolen, it’s covered by property/equipment insurance – most of the time that is. The owner of Rooster Sound learned an important exception to the rule, however. In fact, he was madder than a wet hen the day he discovered that ...
DJ Article – June 2011
June 2011 How One DJ Extinguished a Two-Peril Problem As a high school dance disc jockey, Brian Carter understood teenagers were hard to please. He embraced the challenge and spent countless hours researching the hottest trends in music, fashion, and entertainment. As a result, he became the go-to DJ in his area, helping hundreds of ...
DJ Article – May 2011
May 2011 DJs: Do you subcontract? Work as a subcontractor? Here’s what you need to know. As you’ve probably noticed, the disc jockey industry is staffed by plenty of subcontracting arrangements. However, if a gig results in a lawsuit, your exposure and risk can greatly vary depending on your subcontracting status. There are two important ...
DJ Article – April 2011
April 2011 How a Celebrated Move Hurled One Disc Jockey Into Unseen Territory With more than 17 years of experience in the disc jockey business, Todd Moore was considered one of the most well-rounded DJs in the area. He got his start at the age of 16, working small parties and events with a local ...
