Referring to Someone You Trust (Need a Bucks County Guy!)

**Sween** · 05-15-2013, 09:18 AM

So I'm opening this thread to discuss about referring business to other DJs when you're booked and how you screen those guys... and if they actually return the favor.

BUT... I'm really just in need of someone who I can trust to pick up a Bucks County gig on 8/17... The guys I normally refer to are all booked. And this is for the sister of a previous client, and I NEED to refer her to a competent DJ who will kill it like I would. (But not quite as good, so they come back to me in the future...

This bride was not going to hire a DJ but the sister and mother are buying the DJ as a wedding gift because we did a great job... So they are going to want a fair price, but you don't have to low ball... I'd guess to say they want about a $1000 DJ. It's in an unconditioned barn (with power)... I normally would be leery of taking this type of gig but because this is a previous client I would hook them up... PM me if interested.

**DJStevieRay** · 05-15-2013, 10:52 AM

Sween, if you don't find someone, I may be able to help you out.

**Sween** · 05-15-2013, 11:53 AM

You're the guy I'd love to give them...

However I have concerns over your distance, and possible price... I know they want someone good enough to justify paying a fair rate... but they are probably not going to be interested in bells and whistles. I did her sister's wedding for $1200 with no dance lighting and a handful of uplights.

BUT... I promised her I'd see if "any of the other DJs I trust are available"... I did not promise her that they will be cheap. So if you're interested, I encourage you to quote it for what it's worth to you.

It looks like a bare bones wedding... At this place: https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...d=0CJMBEPwSMAA

**DJStevieRay** · 05-15-2013, 01:50 PM

It is only about 5 miles further than my normal travel range. So that is not an issue. I'll send you my Bridal Show sales flyer, which would give her 4 options starting at $1075.