trippintrance64 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Hey people! So check it out....im 20 years old..have expierienced the NYC clublife for a while now (on saturdays too) heh heh..and i was wondering...does anyone know how i can get a club started? money wise i have it down...as far as what i need, and what i am paying people, but i need the insight of my fellow NYC CLUBBERS! please drop me a line on this post! As for all of you clubbers, YOU ALL ROCK LOVE YOU ALL! NYC CLUBS WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU!God Bless-Al- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crystalmethodny Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 LOLHire me and a few others. We'll make it happen ------------------"We're going to build things up slowly... are you with me? Here we go." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTONIOVILLA Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Originally posted by trippintrance64:Hey people! So check it out....im 20 years old..have expierienced the NYC clublife for a while now (on saturdays too) heh heh..and i was wondering...does anyone know how i can get a club started? money wise i have it down...as far as what i need, and what i am paying people, but i need the insight of my fellow NYC CLUBBERS! please drop me a line on this post! As for all of you clubbers, YOU ALL ROCK LOVE YOU ALL! NYC CLUBS WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU!God Bless-Al-Wher in Union City do you live?....I live In Union city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 The main thing I am finding trying to get a small club night started here is getting the correct permits. If you haven't run similar scale events before the authorities don't look to favorably.Your best bet is to find an existing club, and promote a night for them. They run the bar and supply the staff. That way you can get yourself a name, and go from there.Start looking round for a place that isn't doing too well on a given night, then make them an offer. This way you dont need too much capital.------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away.I can resist anything but temptation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdiddy Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 just get me on the decks and paris at the door kid, we'll be rakin in the dough!------------------mmmmnnnn donuts...*drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petp Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 youre biggest concern would be the $$$. u say u got that down, so far so good. next is promotion. ever wonder why dinky little places that are nothing to brag about (ie. SPA) draw such a big crowd??? good promotion! hire yourself some good promoters and youre good. if youve never been in the club business i would recommend you start out as a promoter, i have a few friends who promote some of the better clubs in the city and they make BIG $$$. at the same time you get to learn how to run the business and make all the connections you need to build a succesfull club.one of my friends was a big time promoter for LIFE on tuesdays when it was open and he made a sh*tload of money, he's not 26 and last year he opened up his own club in the hamptons and now he makes even more money.so my advice, break into the business, learn as much as u can, make the connections and youre golden. of course the hardest part is the first one, but hey, youre only twenty yrs old, so dont be in such a rush.owning a club and actually running one are two totally different things. best of luck, and remember the clubnyc'ers get free admission for life!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippin_e Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 I don't know about everyone....but aside from the obvious $$$.....I don't like going to a place with a crappy DJ. You need a good DJ for the promoters to actually promote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippintrance64 Posted September 14 Author Report Share Posted September 14 YO FLIPPIN.......THANKS FOR THE REPLY FRIEND. ALL I HAVE TO TELL YOU IS...I THINK MY BACK OF MY HEAD IS NUMB. loki 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf97 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 I have worked with the biggest promoters around, and I've asked them all for advice.The first thing each and everyone said when I asked them about opening a club is "NO F****N WAY"! It is way to much hassle, there is to much money to be lost by things that are out of your control. There advice is to find a club and rent it out for the night. This does not always mean renting it out in terms of Here's $10000 now give me your club for the night. It usually works like this. You do a door split, or they give you a bar gurantee. Meaning that if they don't make let's say $10000 at the bar tonight you have to make up the diff.There's all diff. ways to do it, and according to most, owning the club yourself is the worst way.------------------DON'T KNOCK IT ````````TILL U ROCK IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynicholas Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 MONEY!!!Nuff said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueangel Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 A good dj and strict door policy!Need a dancer?? BlueAngel------------------"Do you believe in love at first sight or do I need to walk by again?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynicholas Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Oh yea I can dance too!!! I was the model behind frankie's girl dancer in his signature. I got the funky fresh dope moves!------------------Per me e arabo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatik Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 hey man, if i have the money that you have now... why buy a freakin club... and last i checked.. it's $600,000 to buy a club in the bronx. and trust me, you don't want a club in the bronx. $600,000 is just the club itself, not to mention employees, drinks, furniture, security, lights etc... and that's if you get far enough to get the licenses. Good luck on your venture... oh yea.. and if you ever make it... references available upon request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenyc22 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 don't forget, a mob connection would be nice as well, especially to pay off guiliani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp3some Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 All U need is 4 D's man...and u got'em all right herew in the BB...-Dough ($$$$$$)-DJ (p00h)-Dancers (blueangel)-Doormen (strong policy of lettin the right people in)good luck dawg...-------------------------Peace, Love & Twilo for Everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippintrance64 Posted September 14 Author Report Share Posted September 14 How can i get a promoter spot? i mean, if i was to become a promoter, id prefer a place like SF, or Exit.....you know? places i like.....but my questions is.....how hard is it to get a spot like that? and how is the $$.....dont get me wrong....i am making rediculous money now, but a i work for an internet company....i mean....its cool, but id also like to make a little money, having a good time, and a place that i LOVE you know? post replies here on this post....thanks for the replies that ive gotten so far guys....ur all awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwingep Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 First, hire a great lawyer, get Gatein'sSecond, pay off everyone in the city dept.!Third, patience, you need to get a lot of permits, zoning, cabaret, liquor, mad amounts of insurance.Fourth, a great lawyerFifth, Good promoters to buy out the nightsSixth, a good management teamSeventh, connections with every distributorEight, a building contractor that won't rake you over the coalsNinth, a great lawyerTenth, lots of insuranceEleventh, connections with major industry playersTwelth(sp) Knowledge of how to operate your cash flow/businessThirteenth, a great accountantFourteenth, a great lawyerFifteenth, a good management team(that won't steal from you)and know how to operate a clubSixteenth, a few million dollars, especially if you're designing it from scratchSeventeenth, knowledge of ALL city ordinancesEighteenth, a pool of resources you can rely on to help you out in a bindNineteenth, knowledge of sound and lighting helps for when you hire a contractorand finallyA GOOD LAWYERThis is just a starting list, you'll find more things along the way.Good Luck!- Pete------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petp Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 the guys i know (they do exit also) usually make around 2000 a night on saturday. very hard to get into, usually youre a clubkib from when youre a teenager, make connections with the owners/managers of the club and if they like you and your crowd they let you become theyre promoter. best bet is to try new clubs (the world is a good example), as they are new and want as many promoters as they can find...if they like your crowd, and u kiss their ass enough, they'll keep you coming back for more. hopefully the club then becomes really popular and you make more money. best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippintrance64 Posted September 14 Author Report Share Posted September 14 do you think that knowing promoters is a good resource too? think that can preform the good old "hook up" with a promotions job? put in a good word? you know?-al- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Originally posted by nycedee:don't forget, a mob connection would be nice as well, especially to pay off guiliani A club in any of the boroughs requires a mafia in for sure!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Union City, eh?Check your private messages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysea Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 ok, let me tell u a little story, 2 years ago, i attempted to open a club with a friend in nyc, it flocked, and we did all the write things, Dj's, venue,sound, light's permits, EVERYTHING, my friend went into a 2 million dollar hole! and is still in that hole, u really need to no what your doing.and it really is hard, like someone said before, First your a club kid, when your like 16- 20, then promoter, and then connection's and even then, your still not close. its a hard life,me------------------"This MuTha Fucka!! comes up to me!!! , and pulls out his D---,And gets all up in My shit, and has the mutha fukn nerve to ask "Am i hurting you" i was like "Mutha fucka, you are tickaling me, get your fat,crust,skanky,wanna be down"Fat ass off me............and pay me my 20 bucks!>> Sweet Pussy Pauline(NYC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastasyai Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 A creature that is sorely missing in the NYC area is a doorman with a knack for knowing who doesn't belong and will wreck the vibe inside. this can be carried to an unpleasant extreme of exclusivity but nyc clubs are way too money hungry, i guess, and will generally take anyone. i think that's bad. don't forget decor!! Not nearly as essential as your great DJ but a beautiful interior sure makes for a sweet place!------------------"There is no beginning and no end, only the infinite passion of life." -Federico Fellini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrman Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Hey, I happen to live about 20min. from Bergenline ave. Union City. Drama nightclub, my old playground. Foxes=fightnight, especially during ladies night. Mad love to all of ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzojournilist Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Get down with the mafia...------------------When the going gets weirdthe weird turns pro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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