FrankieJ 0 Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hello Chris Whilst Im sitting at work in front of my Pc with no work to do at all, I thought it would be quiet interesting to find out how DJ- Supplies all started. I know you have been a Dj now for many years and would love to know how it all begain. I hope you dont think im being nosey it would be nice to see how you started as I regularly log on to your website/forum I notice you dont have a history page. frankie J http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/042.gif DJ Frankie Knuckles. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Yeah I think your being nosey http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/363.gif - So you want to know about my murky past hmmm?...Okay, what the hell...... I became interested in D.J'ing when I was 12, however it took me until I was 14 to actually get somebody to take my ambition seriously, which is why I now spend a lot of time advising and helping others who are just starting out - I remember how hard it was to get established, even more so when you are still young, I mean who wants to trust a teenager in charge of your Wedding Reception Entertainment http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/533.gif Luckily, I found another local D.J who was willing to let me help out at weekends, so I could learn from him, how to D.J and what was involved. I got more and more interested and trained with him for about a year. On my 15th Birthday, my parents bought me my first disco set up (Fal Decks, 50 Watt Amp, 3 Channel Fal Light Columns!) I also made two light boxes at School as a technology project and in doing so, found another interest - Electronics! ( I only got a "E" for the woodwork but an "A" for the Electronics! - Sadly my D.I.Y and woodwork skills haven't improved with time! http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif ). I teamed up with a friend at school and in April 1988 - "The Ultimate Roadshow" was born!. We started off doing the usual - Kids & School Disco's, eventually we found a resident at a local hotel, and in 1990 we started working for G.O Entertainments (Gandey's Circus) - Who have their head office here in Congleton and although we only worked for them for 12 months our reputation grew and the work poured in, and this was really the start of the business. In 1990, my original "Roadie" moved out of the area and was replaced by Richard who still helps me today and who has virtually taken over the day to day running of the Roadshow side of the business, whilst I do a residency at a Staffordshire nightclub and run the hire side and, of course, CSL. We've also have several other part time "Roadies" who help out, and the occasional "trainee" http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/tongue.gif CSL was originally started as a hobby which just grew. I always remember the break that was offered to me when I was just starting out, and over the years, I have trained up many D.J's, and I was surprised at just how much they were being charged to buy Equipment when they eventually started up on their own. When I left school I started working in the Electronics Industry, and over the years I've worked as a Service Technician, Electronic ATE Tester and Buyer - all of which have been useful for this industry!. Over the years I made more and more contacts, and started doing equipment repairs for other D.J's. Eventually I also started selling them new equipment (Far Cheaper than the local shop!). I'm very close to the Peak District in Derbyshire (Where there are few disco shops) and also found myself getting telephone calls to travel and repair their equipment. The business just grew from there, so I can't say exactly when the business started - it just did!. In 1999, I opened a retail shop in Congleton and the name "Congleton Sound & Lighting" was chosen, however the combination of a crooked landlord and expensive business rates soon made me reconsider this idea http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wacko.gif . I discovered the internet, did an Evening course in computers and business studies. I sold more equipment on QXL than I ever had from the shop, I built a website, started selling on E-bay and the business just kept growing. I added a hire service for local customers and built storage space, workshop and office space on some property I owned. The mail order side was introduced last year and by keeping our overheads low and being mail order we can undercut the high street shops. Having such a fast turnover of goods gives us more negotiating power with our suppliers which means lower prices for you http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Starting and running ANY business takes a lot of effort and takes up your spare time http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/014.gif . I do have help from my Stepfather (who owns 20% of the business) and the disco and bookings side is really managed by Richard http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/tongue.gif , even so, I still work around 18 hours a day - 7 days a week!. but I suppose that I can say that I really do enjoy the work!. Sorry it's gone on so long....but YOU did ask! http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif Now, aren't you going to ask me for my choice of 3 songs? http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/221.gif Link to post Share on other sites
FrankieJ 0 Posted March 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Great thanks Chris Very intersting I so wish I could do what you did Ive been djaying now for about 8 years but would love to have a little DJ empire and not having to go and work for someone else, but to do a job which you own and love doing nice one P.s What are your 3 songs?????????????????????????? http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/071.gif DJ Frankie Knuckles. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 I wouldn't exactly call it an empire, and I only mentioned the Glamourous bits and forgot to mention the loss of social life and the break up of several relationships because of the time you need to devote into building a business up http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/tongue.gif There are always difficult customers to deal with, and even more difficult suppliers. Returns issues to address etc Many people (quite rightly) vent their frustrations at receiving faulty goods to the distributor (Me http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif ) forgetting that I don't design and make the goods I just represent the manufacturer!. Unfortunately some manufacturers are harder to deal with than others, and sadly some manufacturers don't give a damn if there products arrive faulty. I also take calls and deal with customers upto around 11PM, so if I'm away yelling at a supplier during the day, then please feel free to call me during the Evening. I always check my emails and view this forum several times every day. So don't be shy http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 ~sniff~ That brings a tear to my eye.. http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif 2 colourscans and flight case £299 are you giving them away?? http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/363.gifhttp://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/508.gif Ner ner ner ner... ner ner, ner can't touch this. My biggest influence was Vera Lynn and I enjoy winding down with my cat - tabetha whilst listening to bing crosby playing on the gramophone. ... You wish .... <br>Buy and sell advertising www.adsbay.co.uk </center> Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 QUOTE That brings a tear to my eye Your glass eye? http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif QUOTE colourscans and flight case £299 are you giving them away?? Still £319 to you Tom http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/095.gif Your such and angel Chris... http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/289.gif Ner ner ner ner... ner ner, ner can't touch this. My biggest influence was Vera Lynn and I enjoy winding down with my cat - tabetha whilst listening to bing crosby playing on the gramophone. ... You wish .... <br>Buy and sell advertising www.adsbay.co.uk </center> Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 0 Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 you havent dropped the price of the colourscans now chris? http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wink.gif Yeah i know chris works his butt off, but then he does provide an excellent service and i know that particular supplier just doesnt give a damn but hey they are like that Umm when i first met chris he gave me the confidence in buying from him cause of his expereince in the business and umm i think his selling abilities http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Well as i live in the south about 10min drive from famous Windsor Castle i could have bought else where but then chris is simply the best and i hope his business keeps sucessfully going well for years to come http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif I just feel sorry for him, he does put those hours in for sure but hey m8, u might be able to retire earlier lol Take it easy all Rick http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/1293.gif Discos @ Resonable prices in berkshire come to Performance Light & Sound 07833 991057 Http://www.plsdiscoberks.co.uk go to http://www.mobiledisco.org/ for discos around congleton and nr areas Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/smile.gif On the good news side, I've had a breakthrough in the dispute with "That particular supplier", after around 18 months of banging my head against a brickwall, I managed to get a meeting with the CEO and Sales Director at this Company. They took my issues very seriously, and it appears that I am not the only distributor to complain about the various problems that have arisen over the last few months http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif . Work at improving their customer service is already underway, and although it won't happen overnight I think that I'll see a vast improvement from them. They are in the middle of an internal restructuring program and their staff shortages are also being addressed. I've now dealing directly with their Sales Director, rather than just placing orders with "a contact" at the call centre, so he will be processing all my orders / returns / Quality issues / Gripes etc on a personal level. Over the next few months we will also be establishing an internet link between the two companies, so I can view stock levels, latest pricing etc in real time 24/7, and this will also give me the opportunity at introducing new products before they hit the high street outlets http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/wink.gif I have some major changes planned for the website, and various new products and services will be introduced during the coming months. Don't forget that we also welcome your comments and suggestions http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/042.gif Now if I could just find time to have a nervous breakdown......... http://www.chrispointon.f2s.com/Forum/html/emoticons/014.gif Link to post Share on other sites
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