laavi Blog: DJ Business Tips
& Industry Insights

After 10+ years using DJ Event Planner, I built something better. Here's an honest look at what DJEP does well, where it falls short, and why I created laavi.

Dubsado is a great CRM for photographers and solopreneurs. Here's why DJ companies need something purpose-built, and where generic tools fall short.

HoneyBook is one of the best-looking CRMs on the market. But beautiful design doesn't fix the gap between a generic creative CRM and what DJ companies actually need.

If you're managing DJs through group texts and spreadsheets, you're wasting hours every week. Here's what a real DJ portal looks like and why it changes everything.

Your clients deserve better than a PDF questionnaire and a Venmo request. Here's a walkthrough of what a modern DJ client portal looks like.

A walkthrough of laavi's admin dashboard, from booking management and DJ assignments to invoicing, lead tracking, and venue referral reporting.

The right tools separate DJs who hustle from DJs who grow. Here are the 5 categories of software every mobile DJ should have dialed in for 2026.

Going from solo DJ to multi-op company is one of the hardest transitions in the entertainment industry. Here's what it actually takes to scale.

The best wedding DJs don't just play great music. They deliver a premium experience from the first inquiry to the last song. Here's how to elevate every touchpoint.

SMPL is one of the few platforms built for DJ companies. But when you look under the hood — especially at contracts and portal architecture — the differences matter.