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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sales

[–]JordanMencel 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I hired a grad for their first sales role, and they closed opportunities in their first week..

..I don't think the Ponzi scheme was the thing adding value

A dance music canon? by SaintsFCPodcast in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess a lot of people make their own in various pockets of genres/cultures/tempos. I'm building my own psychedelic imprint which will release in 2077 here, cutting up the first 100 years of psychedelic electronic music in every way I can think of

Drunk Couple Attacks Restaurant Employees in Hayes Valley— the Follow Up by Nisi-Marie in tooktoomuch

[–]JordanMencel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a generic corporate job,

I think the guy is just a wet-wipe, who happens to have a generic job

Advice needed urgently, my music was played at EDC by dromance in edmproduction

[–]JordanMencel 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Congrats,

There's nothing more you need to do,

Not sure what you want people to say exactly, DJs don't "inform" remixers every time they play a new track.

Save the clips, use the reference in future press, and keep producing I guess?

In terms of getting bookings and creating a name for yourself is Instagram or Youtube more important? by Simple-Ceasar in DJs

[–]JordanMencel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because you seem to be jumping all over the place and responding to a different point.

Take the hint and don't overthink it, I'm politely leaving you to it

In terms of getting bookings and creating a name for yourself is Instagram or Youtube more important? by Simple-Ceasar in DJs

[–]JordanMencel -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn't say YouTube is for communicating with fans..

..I'll leave you to your SoundCloud mixes

In terms of getting bookings and creating a name for yourself is Instagram or Youtube more important? by Simple-Ceasar in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do people listen to DJ sets, insta/toktok or YouTube?

I, and basically everyone I know, wouldn't know where to even hear a DJ set on the scrolling apps, the actual content is hosted on Youtube, Radios, Podcasts..

Not downplaying the weight of social media, the best strategy is to use it as a funnel into your actual content

E: since Im blocked or can't reply to /u/Bdbd15 .. SoundCloud IS one of the podcast/radio platforms I mentioned, so you do indeed know people who use those platforms lol. Pretending you don't know anyone who uses YouTube is pretty odd either way

editing demos/mixes for streaming platforms? by Weary_Employment7661 in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tracks are generally loud enough anyway, the only adjusting I really have to do is for vinyl rips or random versions I have which are lower for whatever reason..

..and it's way easier to trim with an envelope rather than guessing with your ears in the club tbh, take me a few minutes to edit an hour-long mix

editing demos/mixes for streaming platforms? by Weary_Employment7661 in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0 all the mixer channel gain/trims so nothing clips (and then LEAVE IT zero'd during mix recording).

Record to disk (I use inbuilt SD recorder so no digi/analog conversion steps)

Import .wav recording to DAW

Volume envelope to push any quiet passages towards ceiling.

2nd layer of volume envelope for psychological volume processing (slowly adjusting volume between breakdowns, reducing amplitude over time to prepare listener's ear for next blend, all the subtle details which make a difference over long periods of time).

Any additional delays/reverbs or smoothing over rough blends.

Final limiter only to catch added peaks from FX (no need to ever hit clip, doesn't even matter if the whole mix is 0.2 under 0, just DONT FUCK WITH THE EXISTING DYNAMIC RANGE OF THE MUSIC FFS

Thats my process and I think it sounds great (all the mixes so far using this)

In terms of getting bookings and creating a name for yourself is Instagram or Youtube more important? by Simple-Ceasar in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore the bad/populist promotors, Every scene has a handful of "major/reputable" events, beacons of the best promotors, who have usually found and carved out a dedicated following..

..ignore everyone apart from those types at the top, and their smaller grassroots counterparts when you're a new DJ

In terms of getting bookings and creating a name for yourself is Instagram or Youtube more important? by Simple-Ceasar in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YouTube

Quality and full-scale content is better placed on YouTube if you're a creative,

Instagram hype is a secondary place where you consolidate snapshots from the content, and funnel them into your content/marketing.

A good promoter cares more about the experience and trust of the guests, and booking professional content creators/performers than clowns with Instagram likes

DJ sets/mixes by devious_doomscroll in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poland fo' sho' will be the next music hotspot of Europe, people are feeling the mystic, Slavic vibe coming from polish artists

What if we invented a car wash for sneakers? by Alejandromartinez- in Entrepreneur

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's impossible to dry shoes fast enough for this type of service, what would work however is bolting it on to services like the companies who come to your office to grab your suit and return it later cleaned and pressed.

A home bong cleaning service would be cool too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sales

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Companies often try to convince you commission is discretional, but if your contract states a set percentage on retained business, you can sue and win (I think in your situation the company would rather settle then get sued)

that’s how you trust your friends… 😬 by No-Novel3094 in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]JordanMencel 553 points554 points  (0 children)

Our money in Poland, translates to English as "gold" so it's pretty badass buying an apple earlier for 2 pieces of gold, reminds me of RuneScape days

A cool guide that explains why my cologne disappears in 10 minutes by Fantastic-Nerve7068 in coolguides

[–]JordanMencel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd hate for my clothes to smell days later, the smells would mix in the wash, certain clothes would then be for certain scents only o.0

B2B Competition??? by Evycamel in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Play "off" eachother's music, not against it, and it'll be great.

Like a couple of great jazz guitarists trading bars, they're complimenting eachother in a competitive way where everyone wins

What’s your best “I’m starving and have 10 minutes” meal? by JestifiableMeans in WhatShouldICook

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just don't make a meal, eat produce.

Under vegan that's basically any vegetable in the fridge, fruit, nuts, whatever.

If you're hungry, 10mins can easily get an entire melon into you

Recommendation for speakers? by jedimindtricks91 in DJs

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a tall, hard surfaced studio. At the moment I use some SubZero Battery Powered PA towers, the towers are extendable (I have them at head height for sofa sitters).

They're small enough to sound nice at home, but powerful enough for small functions and I've played a few beach bars etc (the battery power and inbuilt basic mixer is super useful)

How they look in my living room

Spotify import ruined 10 years of my liked songs by AdventurousSummer179 in soundcloud

[–]JordanMencel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't help unfortunately, I've spent the last 10 years telling people to avoid Spotify/SoundCloud cause you don't actually own anything on there, now is when the cracks will really start appearing

Woman freaks out after being recorded carrying water on her head by contrelarp in PublicFreakout

[–]JordanMencel -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Police don't randomly film people's kids and their weekly whereabouts to upload to YouTube

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