Vendor Besties Podcast

S2 Episode 5: Plenty of Business

We welcome TWO "competing" DJs on this episode and though they may work for different companies, we all agree there is Plenty of Business in this industry for everyone, as long as you're doing things the right way!   Join the conversation about the value of a DJ, how DJs get it right or wrong, and when you need them and when you don't!   Guests: DJ Zacch with Paradox Productions, and DJ Jared with Pure Vision Entertainment

S2 Episode 4: The Price of Poor Planning

When should our clients consider the topic of staffing?    Daniel from The Waitstaff Team gives us some great tips on what kinds of details his team needs to provide an accurate quote, and when it makes the most sense to start the conversation!

S2 Episode 3: When Lacking Try Staffing

What happens when clients hire us for things that are not in our purview and shouldn't be our responsibility?   How do we explain to clients that every aspect of their day is going to require labor in some way?  Enter the role of The Waitstaff Team! Staffing for every aspect of your event. Guest: Daniel of The Waitstaff Team [https://thewaitstaffteam.com/]

S2 Episode 2: The Besties Quarrel

Conflict happens when there are more than two people. What happens when you have to work with another vendor that you are currently in conflict with?  What happens when you fight with a vendor bestie and need to work with them immediately? How do you resolve the tensions in a professional way?

S2 Episode 1: Learn From Your Raccooning

Going into Season 2 of the podcast, and reflecting on how our businesses went in 2025!  We are firm believers in learning from our mistakes, so the off-season is definitely where we take the time to reflect and improve our systems and contracts, and build better boundaries for ourselves!  This episode focuses on the positive changes we're making so 2026 levels up!