Silent Shout Ent: "I've never shot a dance floor like this before."

Wed.Co Podcast

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Wed.Co Podcast.

Today, we're super pumpedto have Sam from Silent Shout Ent on the couch with us at the simply breathing Redleaf Wollombi.

Sam discusses his experience as a wedding DJ and how he brings a club-like atmosphere to weddings. He talks about the importance of reading the room and creating peaks and troughs in the music to keep the energy flowing.

Sam also shares his process for selecting songs and handling song requests. He emphasizes the importance of staying current with music trends and constantly evolving as a DJ.

Sam's confidence in his brand and his ability to provide a unique and memorable experience for couples shines through in the conversation. Silent Shout is a wedding DJ agency that focuses on providing a unique and personalized experience for couples.

The founder, Sam, shares his journey of transitioning from a cliche wedding DJ to creating something different and special. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and finding the right music that resonates with the couple.

Sam also discusses the process of selecting DJs for his team and ensuring that they align with the Silent Shout brand. He highlights the need for continuous improvement and practice in the DJ craft and mentions the possibility of opening a Silent Shout studio.

Sam talks about the importance of specialization in the wedding industry and how it sets Silent Shout apart from other vendors.

He shares his dream of DJing in Africa and his upcoming trip to California. Sam also discusses the future plans for Silent Shout, including the development of an agency model and the inclusion of live musicians in their services.

Takeaways

• A wedding DJ can bring a club-like atmosphere to weddings and create a unique and memorable experience.
• Reading the room and adjusting the music to match the energy of the crowd is crucial for a successful DJ set.
• Creating peaks and troughs in the music helps maintain the flow and keeps the dance floor engaged.
• Staying current with music trends and constantly evolving as a DJ is important to provide a fresh and exciting experience.
• Handling song requests requires balancing the desires of the couple with the overall vibe of the event.
• Confidence in one's brand and the ability to provide a high-quality service is key to success as a wedding DJ.
• Being true to oneself and providing a unique and personalized experience is key in the wedding DJ industry.
• Continuous improvement and practice are essential for DJs to excel in their craft.
• Specialization sets vendors apart in the wedding industry and leads to success.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:18 Creating a Memorable Dance Floor Experience

13:58 The Importance of People and Energy

23:50 Building Confidence in Brand and Providing a High-Quality Experience

24:47 Creating a Unique and Personalized Wedding DJ Experience

29:04 Continuous Improvement and Practice in the DJ Craft

31:21 The Importance of Specialization in the Wedding Industry

38:18 Getting the Party Started and Keeping Everyone on the Dance Floor

41:30 Finding a Good DJ and Creating the Right Atmosphere

43:55 Expanding the Silent Shout Agency Model