Below we have posted questions that are used by other DJ companies to justify staying away from lower priced competitors. Then they follow up the questions with an explanation as to how their company is better and therefore worth charging you a lot of extra money. Their theory is that if they can show a potential customer reasons to stay away from a lower priced DJ, then they can justify higher prices.

Our feeling is that we can provide customers with the same or better level of performance without spending $1000. In this case, higher price does not translate into better quality. As you go through the list, you can keep in mind that we are priced nicely for your budget, right around $500.

Some Things to Keep in Mind When Looking at Lower Priced DJ's

Is it a full-time job or a hobby? ... With 200 plus weddings every single summer, this is about as full time as it can get. Our main contacts within the company carry a cell phone and pager on them 24-7 to maximize availability to the client.
Does each DJ have backup equipment? ... In 10 years of business and over 2000 satisfied shows, we have had but one lone incident. Fortunately, we carry the essentials for backup (microphone, CD players, and cables) and in the extremely rare instance if a major issue should ever occur, we have storage facilities located throughout south central Wisconsin so you wont be far from relief. And incidentally, if you end up choosing not to go with High Energy DJ’s for your event, I offer you this option. The day of your event, if you’ve hired someone who claims to have backup equipment on site...make them show you a backup amplifier and speakers when they get to your reception hall. You may find you have been misled. It’s safe to say 95% of DJ’s do not have the cargo room to carry the larger additional equipment with them.
Does the company carry insurance? ... We do indeed carry liability insurance that covers any circumstance regarding property or personal injury.
Can you get a personal consultation? ... At anytime you can request a personal consultation with the owner or your disk jockey. We have been doing successful business for 10 years by managing your day in three parts: the initial phone contact, a confirmation letter after the booking, and a final phone call the week before the big day to cement any last minute details. But we are certainly open to meeting with you if you choose to do so.
What if the scheduled DJ is sick? ... We schedule our DJ’s very strategically matching personalities to the show content. In the event something falls through, we have a staff of 14 experienced entertainers and only 7 are working at any given time. We have you covered.
Is someone in the office on a Saturday night for emergencies? ... In general the answer to this question is yes, but in the event of that not being possible, there is an office answering machine directing you the cell phone numbers that are carried by the owners and staff. Accessibility is NEVER a problem.
How much experience do each of the DJ's have? ... Sometimes we need to be realistic. Any company with more than one or two DJ’s on staff, that tells you their entire staff has more than 15 years experience, is flat out misleading you. This is not an industry that many people stay for more than 5 years. It is very fulfilling but also very taxing giving up your weekends for any great length of time. There are some of us in the business that have understanding families, which allow us to continue to do what we enjoy so much. But the reality is we understand that DJ’s will come and go and move on with their lives. We won’t mislead you and tell you everyone on our staff has a minimum of 15 years experience and then send somebody who is barely 15 years old. Our staff is fully trained by the most experienced trainers in the business. The trainers all have at least 100 shows of experience behind them. Each DJ must meet the standards of a regimented training program and be able to work under the guise of an experienced trainer before they are ever allowed to do a show on their own. We will not compromise the quality of a show by putting a DJ in a situation they cannot handle. This is why we have a 98% satisfaction rating from our follow up surveys that go out to each and every client the week following their show.
How many shows can the company do at one time? ... We currently have 7 units out at one time. Many companies point to the fact that too many systems directly relates to the diluting of quality of DJ’s on staff. Again I direct you to question 7 above.
Do you get to pick the DJ? ... Absolutely!! If you were at a show and saw one of our DJ’s and you feel he or she has the perfect style to fit your needs, just let us know. Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that is your DJ for your big day. In fact, our DJ’s like it too, because we pay them a little extra incentive for being so good at what they do, that people will request them specifically.
Has the company been around a long time? ... High Energy DJ’s has been around since 1993. We’ve seen the competition come and go. There are not many companies in the Madison area that claim they do the volume we do, have the experience we have, and have survived as long as we have.
Do they belong to any organization like ADJA or NAME? ... We subscribe to a number of publications that tout these organizations as the be-all, end-all, of memberships in our industry. In fact, when you sign up with them, all you need is proof of your equipment you use, a couple of references, and voila...you’re a member. That’s it? A couple of references? Please go to our references page, and we will provide you with 100 references for you to choose from. These are satisfied customers dating back to 1993 when we first started the company.
How much of their business is referral? ... Again I will refer you to the references page by simply saying, as in any industry, the amount of satisfied customers is what truly tells the tale of whether or not a company is worth it. Although we do not have an exact percentage of referral rate that I can reference, with our 98% satisfaction rating from returned surveys, and lots of word of mouth, as well as a great reputation with the banquet facilities in the area, we are confident the number is significant.
Do they go to national DJ conventions? ... Not that this should be a big selling point, but yes whenever possible. We are never opposed to learning new tricks of the trade or hearing about the latest and greatest invention.
Do they provide information on every DJ they have? ... Please see our DJs link that comes complete with bios and references. We have a great staff of entertainers waiting to party with you.
Do banquet hall managers refer their company? … Many companies will work on a "pay for referral" basis or receive "kickbacks". We are proud to say that when a banquet manager mentions our name, it’s a genuine referral. Meaning they have seen us and worked with us before and enjoyed how we do business. Many of the reception facilities from Watertown to Hartford, Sun Prairie to Madison, and many points in between have had pleasant experiences with our company and will gladly tell you so.

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