Meet DJ Roueche

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to DJ Roueche. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

DJ, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
It will sound easy, but it’s simply by doing. None of us are good at something the very first time we try it. The only way to get better is by doing it. I’ve been a professional DJ for 20+ years, but I still get confidence by practicing my craft.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Having the title of DJ, in today’s world, means more than just playing music. I also produce music with my group, The Suicide Doors, music consulting for restaurants and Sports Teams/Leagues and I’ll be bringing back my Beat Talks podcast in early 2024. One of the biggest skills a DJ can have is reading a room. After 20+ years of DJing I’ve learned a lot and I’m always looking for ways to pass that knowledge on besides just playing good music for people.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I’m my own business. Whether I have 10 DJs working for me, or I’m the only DJ at my company, I treat it like a business. Every event I DJ is different, so being organized is crucial. My music is in folders and playlists that I can get to quickly, keeping up with all of my paperwork, which I block time out in my schedule for every month and people skills. This shouldn’t be a shock to anyone, but being a nice person goes a long way. It also tends to attract other nice people and those are the people I want to surround myself with.

What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
In my line of work, sometimes a potential client doesn’t see a return on investment when it comes to them spending money on entertainment for an event. Especially when it comes to my consulting side of the business. Putting a monetary number on the knowledge I can bring to a client when it comes to putting a music library together for a Sports Team/League or giving advice on how your restaurants decor gives off a specific musical vibe can be difficult for a client to understand why they should pay for that knowledge. To overcome this, I’ve asked my past clients what sealed the deal for them to hire me to consult. The answer always came back to my resume, but more importantly how easy I was to talk to. My resume speaks for itself, but selling myself is what I’m focusing on most now.
Figuring out my “why”, Why would someone hire me? I know the answer, I just need to let the potential client know that as well.

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Image Credits
1. (tokyo hat photo) by Pedro G. 2. Mpu Dinani/agamephoto 3. Ryusei Takano 4. Rachael B Photography 5. DJ Roueche 6. Mpu Dinani/agamephoto 7. Josh Glazebrook 8. The Suicide Doors – Photo by Josh Glazebrook

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