• Episode 78 - Turning Passion into Profession DJ Staz's Journey with Our DJ Rocks
    Apr 17 2024

    In This Episode we discuss:

    • Explore DJ Staz's 5-year transformative journey with Our DJ Rocks.
    • Unveiling DJ Staz's role as a trainer at DJU, our exclusive 8-week DJ training program.
    • Discovering the unique perks and opportunities of working with Our DJ Rocks, beyond the music.

    About:

    Stasia was born a musician! There isn’t a bone in her body that doesn’t feel sound, and she can turn anything into a beat or mix! Not only is she a DJ, she also plays the piano, guitar, and produces beats. With her background, she loves to mix all genres – there really isn’t a style of music that she isn’t comfortable with. What makes her shine on our team: Motivation.

    Anastasia is originally from Russia and moved to the US when she was 10.She has a Bachelor’s degree from the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality in Entertainment Management and a Minor in Music. She’s a foodie and loves going out to try new foods! Stasia is not only an amazing DJ, but is also our Promotional and Booking Assistant!

    WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

    Fun Question! There are a lot of things I love about what I do. But I think above all I love that I get to dedicate my life to music. I think I would love doing anything that has to do with music. It's a cherry on top that I get to be a part of some of the happiest, most exciting moments in our clients' lives!

    Follow Staz

    Instagram: @djstazrocks
    Website: www.ourdjrocks.com

    Follow Kristin:

    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:

    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    26 mins
  • Episode 77 - Juggling Acts of Performer + Entrepreneur: From Cherry Blossoms to Office Ninja Searching
    Apr 10 2024

    Follow Kristin:
    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:
    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    12 mins
  • Episode 76 - 5 Financial Red Flags: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Small Business
    Apr 3 2024

    Follow Kristin:
    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

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    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    12 mins
  • Episode 75 - Slimming Down to Scale Up: Struggles + Strategies for Managing Business Growth with Cece Todd
    Mar 27 2024

    In this episode we discuss:

    • How to Navigate Financial Rapids: Discover effective methods for conducting financial analysis to identify cost-cutting opportunities and ensure sustainable growth.
    • Tips for Restaffing in a New Era: Learn innovative hiring practices and techniques for finding the right talent efficiently while managing budget constraints.
    • 4 Lessons of Transparency: Explore the critical role of transparency in building trust with customers and making informed business decisions.
    • Creating a Culture of Adaptability: Understand the importance of fostering a company culture that embraces change and continual improvement.
    • Future-Proofing Your Business: Gain insights into proactive strategies to prepare your business for economic downturns and unforeseen challenges, ensuring long-term resilience.

    About CeCe:

    Self-proclaimed queen of pink, CeCe Todd is an award-winning and renowned floral designer and third-generation entrepreneur. Her company, CeCe Designs, has enjoyed features with InStyle Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart, Modern Luxury, Southern Bride and Magnolia Rouge, among others. Both entertaining and talented, CeCe’s style and attention to detail has allowed her to become one of America’s leading floral designers and industry leaders. Her extensive client list includes Kevin Hart, Ariana Grande, Journey, NFL and MLB players and many more.

    CeCe was featured on the hit TV competition show, Table Wars on HGTV. She has been invited to share her expertise on the national stage at such prolific events as Wedding MBA, The Special Event + Catersource, Fleursociety Summit, and The David Tutera Experience. CeCe’s passion for teaching the next generation of floral designers lead her to found CeCe School Online Membership group and she hosts multiple hands-on workshops each year.

    Follow CeCe:
    cecedesignsllc.com
    instagram.com/cecedesignsllc
    https://www.tiktok.com/@cecedesignscece
    facebook.com/cecedesigns

    Follow Kristin:

    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:
    IG: @ourdjrocks

    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    1 hr
  • Episode 74 - 5 Best Onboarding Practices for 2024: Cultivating Culture & Efficiency
    Mar 20 2024

    🌸 In This Episode We Discuss
    Cultivating Culture: Define company culture through actions, values, and environment.

    Training Manual Essentials: Include company history, mission, and core values.

    Clear Task Lists: Define daily, weekly, and monthly tasks for clarity and accountability.

    30-60-90 Day Plan: Set milestones and expectations for growth and proficiency.

    Understanding Roles & Responsibilities: Provide insight into team dynamics and individual contributions.

    Resource Allocation: Create comprehensive resource documents for easy reference.

    About Kristin

    Professionally, Kristin is the Founder and CEO of the admired female-owned and operated DJ company, Our DJ Rocks. and Entertainment Brands Photobooth Rocks ONYX Powered by Our DJ Rocks. Based in Orlando, FL. We are a 7 figure entertainment collection of brands that rock 600-800 events a year collectively with our roster of talented DJs and a team of over 20 dedicated event and hospitality professionals.

    Personally, she is a Believer with a lion's heart, a dash of sass, a perfectly organized real-life Barbie dream townhome, always up for an adventure, playlist for every occasion kinda girl, who loves to travel... but not as much as I love making memories with the people I love. (ask me about my polaroids, mixtiles and memory books).

    And somewhere in the middle of both of those worlds, my passion for music metamorphosizes into my first debut country album ‘Heartbound’.

    Follow Kristin:

    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:

    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    17 mins
  • Episode 73 - Sales Evolution: Navigating the Changing Landscape with Sales Guru of Our DJ Rocks Jennie Smith
    Mar 13 2024

    In This Episode we discuss:

    • How has the sales process evolved over the last three years
    • What sales strategies and techniques are proving most successful in the current market
    • How to sell yourself vs a team and a service vs a product
    • Hesitation in the Market - Your Clients are Afraid to Buy

    About:

    Jennie has worked in the Orlando Wedding industry for over 15 years. From photography to wedding planning to DJing, there’s nothing in the events world that this dynamic lady hasn’t seen! She’s been with Our DJ Rocks since 2016, and now works as both the Sales Manager, is one of the top DJs on the all-female roster and is the Vice President of the Central Florida Wedding Association.

    She’s loved music since she was a little girl, and grew up singing in choirs and playing in bands. While weddings are her favorite types of events to DJ, Jennie lives for large social and corporate events where she can really let her mixing talents shine. Her specialties include anything with a Latin flair, 80’s and 90’s, Hip Hop, Top 40, and EDM.

    Follow Jennie

    Instagram: @DJJennieRocks and @OurDJRocks
    Mixcloud: @OurDJRocks
    Website: www.ourdjrocks.com

    Follow Kristin:

    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:
    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    34 mins
  • Episode 72 - Breaking Chains, Breaking Records Women's Evolution in the Professional Realm
    Mar 6 2024

    Follow Kristin:
    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:
    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

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    15 mins
  • Episode 71 - Mastering Authentic Branding: Insights from a Hospitality CMO and Brand Strategist Kaleigh Weiss
    Feb 21 2024

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How customer expectations have evolved, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, heart, and ditching scripted interactions
    • How to let your unique light shine through in your marketing efforts
    • Insights on building an authentic brand, growing a successful business, and self-discovery.

    About Kaleigh: 

    Kaleigh Wiese is a brand strategist, business coach and a fractional hospitality and event CMO. Her goal is to enrich the lives of small businesses by helping them find, embrace & profit from their innate uniqueness.

    Featured in The Huffington Post, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Martha Stewart Weddings, Grace Ormonde, and has shared trends at RSVP Symposiums, Wedding Pro Workshops, Wedding MBA, CaterSource, WIPA, ILEA, and other niche creative workshops across the world, she does her best work offering transformative one-on-one accountability and marketing help with her audits and fractional CMO services, as well as her group Brand Magic Society.

    Kaleigh has worked with 1000's of business in the events industry and approaches every opportunity with intuition, problem-solving skills and action-focused solutions based on the needs of the client's location, revenue goals and ideal client. 

    When she’s not on the go, you can find her at home in Austin, Texas, experimenting in the kitchen, streaming a book on Audible, or boating with her husband, Michael, and their two rescue pups, Jack & Charlie.

    Follow Kristin:

    IG: @meetkristin
    Twitter: @meetkristin

    Follow Our DJ Rocks:

    IG: @ourdjrocks
    Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://ourdjrocks.com

    Follow Kaleigh:
    @gokaleigh
    www.kaleighwiese.com

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    41 mins