FOR DJ OWNERS READY TO BUILD A TEAM
Stop running every event yourself.
Build a team that can run it without you.
The Leadership Mix breaks down how DJ owners hire, train, and lead teams that deliver consistent events… without them being there.
New episodes weekly
Short. Practical. Built for real DJ businesses.
No fluff… just what actually works.
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In the ears of DJ owners building teams that actually work
Featured episodes
Stop running every event yourself.
Start building a team that can.
These episodes show you exactly how DJ owners hire, train, and lead teams that deliver consistently… without everything depending on them.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Episode 31
Leading through uncertainty without burning out your team
Tactical ways to communicate, prioritize, and set expectations when everything is changing — without eroding trust.
36 min ・ With a Director of People Operations
Episode 29
From training calendar to learning ecosystem
How to move beyond one-off workshops to build a learning culture that managers actually champion.
41 min ・ In conversation with an L&D Director
Episode 26
Coaching managers to be better people leaders
A practical playbook for consultants and HRBPs who support first-time and mid-level managers.
28 min ・ Coaching clinic format
About the show
A podcast for DJ owners who are tired of doing everything themselves.
Most DJs are taught how to mix.
Almost none are taught how to build a team.
So what happens?
You become the business.
Every event depends on you.
Every hire feels risky.
And growth feels stuck… no matter how busy you are.
The Leadership Mix exists to fix that.
Each episode breaks down how to:
hire people you can actually trust
train DJs to perform without you
build systems that create consistency
and lead a team without micromanaging everything
This isn’t theory.
It’s built from real experience growing DJ teams, training staff, and building systems that scale beyond one person.
Stop being the bottleneck in your business
Turn random DJs into a trained, reliable team
Build systems so events run right… every time
Lead your team without chasing or babysitting
Built for:
DJ company owners ready to grow beyond themselves
Solo DJs tired of doing every event alone
Multi-ops who want consistency across their team
Meet your host
Leadership,
In Practice.
David Ray Cross Jr. didn’t just study leadership… he had to figure it out in real time.
Starting like most DJs… doing everything himself… he quickly realized the problem:
You can’t grow if everything depends on you.
So he built systems.
He trained people.
He created a team that could deliver without him being at every event.
At the same time, his background in leadership and training gave him something most DJs never get…
A real understanding of how to build people… not just manage them.
Now, he helps DJ owners do the same thing:
Build teams they trust
Create consistency across events
And grow a business that doesn’t rely on them to survive
Every episode gives you real tools you can use immediately… not just motivation.
“I used to feel stuck running every event myself… this gave me a way to actually build a team.”
— Sammy, Affordable Vibes Entertainment
BUILT FOR DJ OWNERS WHO WANT TO SCALE
Why DJ owners keep coming back.
Because this isn’t theory… it’s how you actually build a team that can run events without you.
Fits into your real schedule
Short, straight-to-the-point episodes you can listen to between events… and actually apply right away.
Built from real DJ businesses
Everything comes from real experience hiring, training, and leading DJs… not guesswork or theory.
Use it with your team
Share episodes with your DJs so everyone understands how your company operates… not just you.
FAQ
Answers before you hit play.
If you're trying to build a DJ team you can actually rely on… start here.
Who is The Leadership Mix for?
This is for DJ company owners who want to grow beyond themselves.
If you're:
still running most of your events
struggling to trust your DJs
or trying to build a team that actually performs consistently
this show will feel like it was made for you.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes drop weekly… sometimes more.
Each one is short, practical, and built so you can apply it immediately in your business.
How long are the episodes?
Most episodes are 10–30 minutes.
Long enough to give you something real… short enough to fit between events or during your day.
Can I share episodes with my team?
Yes… and you should.
Many DJ owners use episodes as part of training so their team understands expectations, communication, and how events should run.
Do you take topic or guest suggestions?
If you're dealing with something in your business, there's a good chance other DJ owners are too. Send it in.
Will this actually help me build a team?
Yes.
The entire show is focused on one thing:
Helping you stop being the bottleneck
Every episode is built around real hiring, training, and leadership decisions DJ owners face as they grow.
READY TO BUILD A TEAM THAT DOESN’T DEPEND ON YOU?
Start listening… and start fixing your team this week.
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