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9 years ago
I appreciate comments good and bad, for the record to let you know that I do read every comment. Yes I agree with most of you meaning, How I was trained years back was to be informative not the center of attention. ONLY the observer to guide the crowd into a good time. I agree that most DJ's tend to think they are the show, and in this industry it isn't about the dj, its only a part. The entertainers the service experience that is the show. Because anyone can serve the same over priced beer anywhere. One thing that does get under my skin is, the guys that sit close to the stage with a stack of a hundred ones and never tip.
For the guys that do this, if you "think" that this action (no action for that rather) is going to line you up to get laid or get attention to be her new bf or pimp...you are so wrong. Its almost humorous in my opinion.
What I am saying is there is a balance. If the DJ is just sitting in the booth not watching how the night unfolds, and every night is different...then he is not doing his job. Now, I am not the typical cliche Dj and I have enjoyed my job over several years. I have made a lot of money through using simple strip club clientel etiquette, observing and the rest is just something you have to learn not as a customer but from the booth. Anyone can dj, but few can hold the mic...Meaning in a strip club there's a psychology to it, and a skill that is learned. I do answer to your comments, and they are your opinion...I respect that.
I can tell if its trolling or a legitimate honest comment. The industry has changed or shifted in the last 5/6 years, this I know. Strippers lawsuits which I think was bullshit...The city busting the clubs time after time, but still expect their sin tax and liquor tax in some states.
For those strippers and/or djs that sued club owners for a quick check.. If it wasn't for the clubs (a store front) that stripper would working a corner. A DJ? Well start working the weddings buddy cause you just bit the hand that fed you.
The owners fork out a shit load of cash to get a club going. Then the licenses, lights city and state requirements and so on. No wonder why Eric the owner of Ricks, Onyx and XTC clubs is slowly get into his version of the (Hooters style restaurant. Dj Doug