Thinking of Becoming a DJ? Watch This First!

Thinking of becoming a DJ? Before you buy equipment or book your first event, watch this first. In this episode of Time We Discuss, live event DJ Nick Vecchio breaks down what it is really like working as a DJ behind the scenes. From weddings and school dances to corporate events and pool parties, Nick shares the reality of building a career in the DJ industry. We discuss: • What a typical day as a DJ is really like • How DJs prepare for weddings and live events • The truth about DJ income and making it a full time career • How to become a DJ today • DJ equipment and music preparation • Why networking and social media matter so much • The physical demands of being a DJ • Vinyl vs digital DJing • The importance of reading the crowd • DJ business tips for beginners Nick also shares advice for people just starting out, including how to gain experience, find mentors, and build confidence behind the microphone. If you love music, entertainment, live events, or are considering becoming a wedding DJ or event DJ, this episode gives you an honest look into the career. Subscribe for more real career conversations and behind the scenes insights from professionals across a wide variety of industries. #dj #weddingdj #musiccareer #LiveEventDJ #djlife #eventdj #djbusiness #timewediscuss #djequipment #careerpodcast ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - DJ typical day 1:33 - How to make money as a DJ, full-time 2:52 - Other gig opportunities to make money as a DJ 4:39 - Insurance for DJs 5:13 - Controlling the room as a DJ 7:35 - The DJ persona / the clown persona 8:14 - DJ Career path - Getting started as a DJ 10:10 - DJing for beginners 11:11 - How age can factor in 12:51 - How to mix live vinyl/digital 14:42 - Education for a DJ career path 15:49 - Social media and being a DJ 18:00 - Local Venues: Station 142 and Saloon 151 18:59 - The Professional DJ Career Path: Exiting 20:37 - DJ, the Best Career Because... 22:31 - Anecdote, Dad Rock 24:13 - Thanks to Tara Thistlethwaite, Event Planner 24:36 - Nick Vecchio has the floor 25:27 - Recap 27:43 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Nick Vecchio Nick's Website: https://djromeo.fm/ Also mentioned in this episode directly or indirectly: ‪@jusbytheclown‬ Start a Trivia Company:    • Undiscovered Gem: Create a Pub-style Quiz ...   Haunt Gigs/Pie in the Face Clowns:    • Clown Career: Scary Clown, Pies in the Fac...   Big Money in Trade Jobs:    • 5 High Paying Jobs Nobody Talks About!   Become a Mentor:    • What Makes Someone A Great Mentor To Young...   Event Planner:    • A Day in My Life as an Event Planner   Saloon 151: https://www.saloon151.com/ Station 142: https://station142.com/ ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4U... Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X   / timewediscuss   Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscus... Instagram   / timewediscuss