My Day Job
Saturday, July 25th, 2009Most people don’t realize that a person can earn a living as a DJ. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been asked what I do at my “DAY JOB”. I’ve been in business 25 years, 14 as a full-time enterprise.
Monday through Friday each week, my “DAY JOB” is to administer all aspects of my small business in much the same way that any other small business operator does. I maintain a valid Delaware business license; I pay my state and federal taxes; I carry business insurance; I deal with the phone company, the internet service provider, auto repair and upkeep, the post office and all the others that most small business operators do every day.
I’m the company’s sales staff too. I contact prospective customers and attempt to sell the company’s services, which include: DJ Entertainment, Karaoke Entertainment, GameShow Trivia Entertainment, ‘the Bubble Man’ children’s entertainment services, Emcee Services, Freelance Announcer Services, and Commercial Copywriter Services.
Then, on the weekends, I help people host their celebrations and parties. My wife would argue that I work 7-days a week, and in one sense I guess I do. But as a single owner/operator, I also have a good bit of discretionary time in my schedule which I use to take care of my ‘honey-do’ list. Things like cutting the grass, taking care of the water treatment system and so-on.
I must be doing something right. I’ve been recognized as the 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Central Delaware Chamber of the Year, and my wife says she’s happy with our life together.
So, yes Virginia, it is possible to earn a living as a full-time DJ Entertainer. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.