^^^ this, he's right sol, there is an old saying, be a nice guy to a friend and be a hard guy to a colleague, also, you got enough friends, you can never have enough money Show the owner you are more suited for the job, off to play for less.money, or for next to nothing, and work the room, of these guys are parents then ask for business and try hook up gigs, always look for new work, that's what being a mobile DJ is all about