Good idea for a thread fool Here I go, all my stuff applies to mobile djing and its how I createnthe perfect gig, its mostly about educating your client - always try to ask for some type of playlist, we are DJs not mind readers, BUT let them know they you will only usually get through 40% of the list so try to get them to have the "must plays" - tell your client "if I tell someone they can't have a song played I need you to back me up" there is always that fuck head that wants party rock anthem 10 times, me saying is always "sorry mate its not my party I been told to only rake requests from (insert name) so maybe have a chat to them?" - always have a backup plan, even it its just a 3.5mm convertor to play off your iPod... no shit I have done this before because gear showed up late... iPod = better than no music - always charge per hour and don't ever agree to a set price unless its a last resort, for example you agree to play 3hour party for $50p/hour that's $150, now the night comes and you end up playing for 5 hours, you just made yourself an extra $100, if you agreed on a set $150 you would've been screwed my friend, and trust me it happens ALL THE TIME, - don't get to fancy to early on, keep some tricks up your sleave Ill do more larer