E0001 · Jan 3, 2026 · 3h 0m 17s
The Business of Independent Music: DJ CHEVY
A conversation with DJ CHEVY
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- Intro ↗
- Do Your Homework ↗
- Growth Through Opportunity ↗
- Adapting to the Situation ↗
- Know Your Role ↗
- Budgets, Backups & Preparation ↗
- Stand Firm on Your Price ↗
- Reputation & Career Opportunities ↗
- Knowing Your Demographics ↗
- How We Met & DJ Chevy’s Background ↗
- Tastemakers, Bootlegs & Product Testing ↗
- Creativity, Collaboration & Criticism ↗
- Standing Out From the Competition ↗
- Communication & Skill Mastery ↗
- Know Your Value ↗
- You Are a Brand ↗
- Leadership & Accountability ↗
- Stop Overextending Yourself ↗
- Staying Humble ↗
- Sacrifice & Financial Independence ↗
- Power of Association ↗
- Register the Business & Protect the Brand ↗
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work ↗
- Advocating for the Community ↗
- Mastering the Fundamentals ↗
- Survival & Convenience Culture ↗
- Mentorship & Lifelong Learning ↗
- Social Media & Opportunity ↗
- Thought Experiment: Purpose & Passion ↗
- Bringing Meaning to Interactions ↗
- Authenticity ↗
- Being Supportive ↗
- Thinking for Yourself & AI ↗
- Educated Risks & Protecting Your Brand ↗
- Management, Accessibility & Resources ↗
- Outro ↗
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