Summary
In this episode of Groove Junction, host Jon Colley welcomes DJ Danny Drayton, who shares his journey from a successful career in construction to pursuing DJing full-time. The conversation kicks off with updates about the Pro Mobile conference and the excitement surrounding it, especially with new keynote speakers. Danny recounts his experiences at various events, including a memorable 50th birthday party he recently hosted, highlighting the energy and atmosphere that make DJing so rewarding. As they delve deeper, Danny reflects on his early days as a DJ, the evolution of his skills, and the challenges of transitioning from a traditional job to a full-time DJ career. He emphasizes the importance of networking and learning from others in the industry, especially as he prepares for his first Pro Mobile conference.
Takeaways
'You're only here once, aren't you? You get one go at this.'
'I want time to do stuff.'
'There's a lot more support out there.'
'You need to call me and we need to have a chat.'
'I thought, what if there's a platform about that I can use?'
Titles
From Construction to DJing: Danny Drayton's Journey
The DJ's Path: Balancing Passion and Profession
Sound bites
"'I want time to do stuff.'"
"'What would I regret never doing this as my business?'"
"'I found speed quizzing.'"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Groove Junction
01:29 Pro Mobile Conference Updates
04:23 DJ Experiences: Weekend Rundown
09:06 Danny's DJ Journey Begins
15:04 Transitioning to Mixing and Technology
23:25 Break and Future Plans
27:12 Streamlining DJ Operations with Studio Ninja
35:10 Transitioning to Full-Time DJing
39:11 The Regrets of Not Pursuing Passion
40:34 Expanding Services: Photography and Quizzing
44:40 Anticipating the Upcoming Conference
Danny Drayton Socials
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNpRo7jiC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyontheradio?_r=1&_t=ZN-93HIntlr9cM
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571724892345
N Gage Radio - https://ngageradio.co.uk/
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