We recently had the chance to connect with David Campo and have shared our conversation below.
David, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Taking a cruise. I still tend to bring my work with me, but it’s nice to sit on a lounge chair overlooking the ocean with a good book just enveloped in the calmness of the passing waters.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
For nearly 25 years, I’ve been involved in the wedding industry, first as a DJ assistant and a year later running my own mobile DJ company. But a number of factors have brought me to the realization that it’s time to retire from the entertainment part of the business and concentrate on another true love of mine, writing. In 2024 I began writing a book specifically geared to brides everywhere to help them avoid common mistakes so many make when it comes time to book their DJ. Thus, it has become my desire to “coach” or guide as many brides as possible have the best possible planning experience and how to avoid stressing over things they shouldn’t be stressing over, because the planning beforehand should be just as exciting as the wedding itself. I’m also in the process of releasing a second book, more geared to pet parents who are wrestling with the decision of putting their pet down, and how to handle the transition. This comes from my own personal experience in July when we had to come to the very same decision, so I chronicled our dog’s last weeks and days leading up to a tearful goodbye, titled “Losing JJ: When love means letting go.” I also have other writings in the works, from fiction to children’s books that I plan to release in the near future.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
In November of 1985 when my dad died of lung cancer. I was 19 at the time, just over a year since I’d graduated from high school, and the oldest of us two boys. Suddenly, I became the man of the house, a role I really wasn’t ready for, but losing dad also meant losing the comfortable life I’d grown accustomed to.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fact that competition is everywhere, in everything you do. I feared that competing against others was the biggest fear, but what I didn’t realize is that what I was truly fearing was competing against myself. I competed for over two decades against other DJ companies to win over brides-to-be, and that’s definitely one thing that I won’t miss when I do completely retire from the DJ entertainment business.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
That my book eventually finds its way into the hands of as many brides as possible, no matter how long it takes.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What will you regret not doing?
Once I do retire from DJing after 2026, I’ll miss the excitement of putting together playlists, helping create timelines, and seeing what different kinds of music every bride loves to include in her itinerary. I’ll miss booking new brides, guiding them, and making really cool mixes and edits of songs that they’re using for their reception.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.spinmajic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancefloordreamsbook
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