Ep. 136 - We Used AI to Build a DJ Career from Scratch

Off the Record: Building a DJ Career with AI (The Synth Boys Project)

In this special episode of Off the Record, the Crossfader team puts AI to the test - tasking a custom-built GPT with launching a brand-new DJ career from scratch. Meet The Synth Boys, a fictional DJ duo whose journey becomes a roadmap for real aspiring artists.

Along the way, we dive deep into:

Crafting a compelling brand identity as a DJ

Building a business model that actually makes money

Throwing your own events to gain traction

Fan engagement strategies that go beyond clout chasing

Creating content systems that don’t burn you out

Monetization techniques, from merch to sample packs

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale up your DJ brand, this episode is packed with step-by-step insights, actionable strategies, and plenty of laughs.

💡 Want your own custom AI career coach? Head to wearecrossfader.co.uk/ai to access the DJ Career Strategist.

Off the record is a DJ-related podcast by Crossfader. We're an online DJ community that reviews the latest DJ products and provides online DJ courses, tips, tricks and more to the DJ industry. Listen as we chat about all things DJ related, from beginner to advanced DJ equipment, how to get DJ gigs, the do's and don'ts of the industry, plus much more!

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