Last Dance: The best way to finish an event . . . and also a career
In this seminar Mike will tell the stories behind some of the "Classic Closers" we all use. He'll also offer some suggestions for songs you may have never thought of that make the perfect finale. Plus, since sticking the landing at your events is just as important as finishing out your career on a high note, Mike will offer some advice on how to do that as well.
KEY BENEFITS/TAKEAWAYS
• the last few minutes of your events can lead to more referrals
• Learning the background of songs we use is essential
• Avoiding burnout so you can stay in the game as long as you want
• Working with staff to extend your career
• Knowing when to hang it up
Speaker
Mike Walter
For over 30 years, Mike has MCed events from weddings to fashion shows and beauty pageants and his public speaking experience and acumen have served him well as a presenter.
He began offering seminars in 1998, at first to the DJ Industry, then expanding to event groups and finally to any and all audiences. His seminars are known for their fast pace, mix of information and entertainment and deft use of Keynote. Whether he is offering life changing advice, motivational challenges or hard-core information on how to grow and expand your business, Mike promises he will deliver a quick, concise, and nugget-filled presentation every time he speaks.
Mike has published three books, Running Your Multi-Op which is widely consider the most comprehensive book for anyone interested in expanding their DJ business, The self-help primer, Ten Things You Can Do to Have a Better Day and the music history compendium: On This Date in Music. He’s also released a number of education videos to help his fellow DJs and business owners. In 2014 he partnered with Joe Bunn to start the PhDJ Workshop and in 2017 the two began a weekly podcast called the PhDJ Podcast.
