“My training, what I make my living doing, is creating full dance floors. That’s the whole purpose of my night.”
Are Australians more easy going? Does it matter that you have long hair? Why are your emails SO CRAZY?!
This is a podcast you won’t want to miss! Bongopix sits down with Peter Lazar, CEO and Project Manager of Urban Room (http://urevents.ca/). Peter’s company has an impressive portfolio: rustic lighting effects, films, event management, DJing, and more. Above all else, Peter understands FUN and he knows how to make a wedding reception ROCK.
If you want to skip ahead to some highlight questions, here’s a quick guide:
0:48 – What is Urban Room and what do you do?
2:50 – What is rustic lighting?
4:41 – When will the rustic trend disappear?
5:34 – What’s the difference between vintage and rustic?
6:46 – Are the 80’s going to be cool again?
7:43 – What is YOUR song request policy?
11:50 – What’s the best song to get people on the dance floor?
12:48 – Why not just hire any random DJ off Craigslist?
16:27 – Does being Australian influence your business?
19:23 – Why are your emails so enthusiastic?
20:40 – How do you engage with your clients?
23:04 – What’s it like having long hair?
24:11 – Does your appearance influence the way customers perceive you?
25:29 – Comments about wedding trade shows as a vendor?
29:36 – Do professional musicians secretly hate DJs?
32:54 – What’s your most favourite wedding reception that you’ve DJed?
35:09 – DJ horror stories!!!
38:15 – Questions for Bongopix!
A big thanks to the Cloak and Dagger pub for providing a GREAT location for the interview. If you’re ever bored on a Tuesday night, head over for some fantastic bluegrass at the Cloak!
