Most DJs complain about not getting booked. Sarat, a drone pilot and DJ, created his own bookings instead. In just one year, he grew his sunrise sets from 30 people to 400+ people by building the scene he wanted to be part of.
Starting with nothing but a unique perspective of Chicago from his drone footage and a love for melodic house music, Sarat created sunrise events that serve a community craving something different from traditional club experiences. His story proves that when you stop waiting for permission and start solving real problems for real people, growth happens organically.
Note: Apologies for the shorter episode format - we lost some footage due to technical issues from the flood, but the story and insights remain powerful.
Key Takeaways:
-Why starting with 10 people is better than waiting for the perfect moment
-How to identify gaps in your local scene and fill them yourself
-Using your unique skills and perspective to create something original
-The power of consistency and respect in building sustainable events
-How word-of-mouth marketing outperforms paid promotion
-Why authentic experiences attract the right community
-Building something that serves people rather than just promotes yourself
-How to evolve your concept while maintaining your core audience
-The importance of contributing something beautiful to your community
-Why morning events create different energy than traditional nightlife
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Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx
