The DJs Guru Hangout

The DJs Guru Hangout is where DJs and event professionals get better — for real.Hosted by Justin Schwarz, career DJ and owner of The DJs Guru, this show goes beneath the surface of performance, gear, and the business decisions that shape real outcomes.Each episode delivers thoughtful conversations, practical frameworks, and real-world insight to help you improve faster, make smarter decisions, and operate at a higher level.Our mission is simple: help you become a better DJ and a more informed event professional.

The DJs Guru Hangout is a business podcast hosted by Justin M. Schwarz, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Justin M. Schwarz hosts The DJs Guru Hangout, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  No Posts, No Proof: Why DJs Are Losing Trust Before the Inquiry

  May 19, 202628 minS0

  <p>A lot of DJs are frustrated because it feels like social media has become part of the job.And honestly, it has.But that does not mean DJs need to become influencers.In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M Schwarz and Jason Longobardo talk about the real relationship between social media, reputation, referrals, advertising, and trust. If clients, planners, venues, promoters, or other DJs look you up, does your online presence make you easier to trust, or does it create doubt?We break down a simple profile audit every DJ should run:Are you active?Are...

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  Episode #11

  Why DJs Stay Stuck Doing Everything Themselves (And What to Do Instead) With DJ Nate Acosta

  Apr 30, 202644 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, we sit down with DJ Nate Acosta to talk about why DJs stay stuck doing everything alone.</p><p>At some point, answering every email, handling every client question, managing every timeline, and solving every problem yourself stops being dedication. It becomes the bottleneck.</p><p>We get into what that mindset costs DJs, why it’s so hard to let go, and what needs to change if you want to build a business that can grow without burning you out.</p><p>This one is going to hit close to ho...

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  Episode #10

  Why DJs Keep Attracting the Wrong Clients (And How to Fix It)

  Apr 21, 202636 minS0

  <p>A lot of DJs think the wrong client becomes obvious during event week. Usually, it starts much earlier.</p><p>In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz breaks down how difficult bookings often reveal themselves in the consultation, the pricing conversation, and the amount of access a lead expects before they have even booked. </p><p>He covers how DJs accidentally reward high-maintenance behavior, how to spot red flags sooner, how to price complexity honestly, and how to tighten the process so the right clients move forward and the wrong ones fall away. </p><p>...

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  Episode #5

  Why DJs Fall Behind on Taxes (And How to Fix it Fast) | W/ Dr. Ryan Moriarty

  Apr 14, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The DJs Guru Hangout, host Justin M Schwarz is joined by Dr. Ryan Moriarty, PhD, CEO of DoneForYouTax.com, to break down why so many DJs fall behind on taxes, how messy bookkeeping starts, and what to do before the problem gets more expensive.<br />They cover why DJ finances scatter so quickly, how inconsistent tracking creates stress and confusion, and the simple steps DJs can take to clean up their books, get current, and stop guessing what they made, spent, and owe.<br />If tax season has ever made you realize your DJ business...

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  Episode #8

  How DJs Protect Their Time (Without Losing Bookings)

  Apr 10, 202634 minS0

  <p>This week on The DJs Guru Hangout, Justin M. Schwarz breaks down how DJs can protect their time without losing bookings.</p><p>From late-night client communication to scope creep, overbooking, and unpaid extras, this episode covers why boundaries feel so hard for DJs, and how to protect your time without sounding cold or hurting your business.</p><p>If you’re a wedding DJ, MC, mobile DJ, or event professional who wants better work-life balance, clearer client communication, and a business that does not quietly consume the rest of your life, this episode is for you.</p><p>In...

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