Vendor Besties Podcast

S2 Episode 8: Artificial Intelligence

We're talking all about AI! How bad is it?  
We discuss the different ways we are seeing clients and vendors using AI and how we accommodate requests and inquiries using AI in their questions and/or inspo photos, and how some usage of AI can be disingenuous. 
Guest: Diana from The Victorian Belle

S2 Episode 7: Dinner & a DJ

Zacch & Jared wanted one last chance to duke it out over a very hot topic - do you live mix during dinner or no? 
This episode is  quickie!
 
Guests: DJ Zacch with Paradox Production, and DJ Jared with Pure Vision Entertainment.

S2 Episode 6: Generational Juxtaposition

DJ Zacch & DJ Jared are back and we're talking Gen Z!
Selling your product or service to Gen Z might seem scary but we break down the best ways to communicate in the way they expect!
It all comes down to vibes!
Guests: DJ Jared with Pure Vision Entertainment, and DJ Zacch with Paradox Productions.

S2 Episode 5: Plenty of Business

We welcome TWO "competing" DJs on this episode and though they may work for different companies, we all agree there is Plenty of Business in this industry for everyone, as long as you're doing things the right way!
 
Join the conversation about the value of a DJ, how DJs get it right or wrong, and when you need them and when you don't!
 
Guests: DJ Zacch with Paradox Productions, and DJ Jared with Pure Vision Entertainment

S2 Episode 4: The Price of Poor Planning

When should our clients consider the topic of staffing? 
 
Daniel from The Waitstaff Team gives us some great tips on what kinds of details his team needs to provide an accurate quote, and when it makes the most sense to start the conversation! 

S2 Episode 3: When Lacking Try Staffing

What happens when clients hire us for things that are not in our purview and shouldn't be our responsibility?  
How do we explain to clients that every aspect of their day is going to require labor in some way? 
Enter the role of The Waitstaff Team! Staffing for every aspect of your event.
Guest: Daniel of The Waitstaff Team

S2 Episode 2: The Besties Quarrel

Conflict happens when there are more than two people.
What happens when you have to work with another vendor that you are currently in conflict with? 
What happens when you fight with a vendor bestie and need to work with them immediately? How do you resolve the tensions in a professional way? 

S2 Episode 1: Learn From Your Raccooning

Going into Season 2 of the podcast, and reflecting on how our businesses went in 2025! 
We are firm believers in learning from our mistakes, so the off-season is definitely where we take the time to reflect and improve our systems and contracts, and build better boundaries for ourselves! 
This episode focuses on the positive changes we're making so 2026 levels up! 

S1 Episode 12: Money Talks

Never do business with family! We dig in to why, and how to protect your relationship if you DO need to (or want to) do business with family and friends!
Final Episode of Season 1, coming to you from VBHQ.

S1 Episode 11: Thank You for Your Dumpster Fire!

The Vendor Besties are coming at you from VBHQ! 
In this episode we tell our train wreck stories and what valuable lessons we learned from them, because there's nothing like learning lessons the hardest way possible! 
These stories have nearly everything except something actually on fire, but they are dumpster fires nonetheless, and we hope you will be as entertained (or scarred) as we are.