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Proud Dad and family man. A lifelong obsession with music. 3 decades in business and technology. Stuff about this thing called life that I’m still figuring out.
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Bedroom decks, 1987: where it all started
Where the DJing started. Years of learning to mix behind a shut bedroom door, then MCing at parties as a teenager. And yes, two records locking together still gives me a buzz.
Episode 218: The Power of Saying No
Nigel had said no to more that week than in years, and good things came in anyway. Why your diary is the place to start, and why doing three things average lets everyone down.
Episode 217: The Importance of Self-Care in Performance
Nigel gave a talk when he wasn’t well, knew he sucked, and wished he’d moved it. A short one about knowing when you’re off form.
Episode 216: The One About Embracing Adventure and Growth
Nigel finally remembers the other two things he promised us, and the one he cares about most is a spirit of adventure.
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Beats
From the Decks
A lifetime of following music down the rabbit hole. The beats, the lyrics, the samples… but more than anything, how it makes you feel.
Sunday Selector
Sunday Selector: Run This
This is the playlist I run to. Nothing clever, just records that keep my feet moving when my head says stop.
A few old favourites and some newer finds. Press play, lace up and see how far it takes you.
Why this one: every track earns its place by the second mile.
Bedroom decks, 1987: where it all started
Where the DJing started. Years of learning to mix behind a shut bedroom door, then MCing at parties as a teenager. And yes, two records locking together still gives me a buzz.
Episode 166: The Commitment Neil Wasn’t Going To Share
Between episodes I told Nigel about a goal for 2022 I wasn’t going to share. Then I shared it on air. Getting my music out again.
Business
Business In Plain English
Some of it’s about tech. Some of it’s about teams. All of it’s about the conversation that changes everything.
Episode 218: The Power of Saying No
Nigel had said no to more that week than in years, and good things came in anyway. Why your diary is the place to start, and why doing three things average lets everyone down.
Episode 215: From Self-Worth to Speaking Out: The One About Authenticity and Support
Nigel came back with an acronym from Jack Canfield and a new rule for fees, matching whatever the caterers are getting paid.
Episode 210: The One Where We Talk AI
Nigel and I got onto AI, and why whatever you put out still has to sound like you, typos and all.
Life
Everything Else
The stuff off the clock. Good food, fresh threads, and trying to be a bit better than yesterday.
Episode 217: The Importance of Self-Care in Performance
Nigel gave a talk when he wasn’t well, knew he sucked, and wished he’d moved it. A short one about knowing when you’re off form.
Episode 216: The One About Embracing Adventure and Growth
Nigel finally remembers the other two things he promised us, and the one he cares about most is a spirit of adventure.
Episode 214: From Scrambled Eggs to Life’s Mission
Nigel’s back on purpose, a mantra from years ago, and a Holiday Inn that couldn’t manage scrambled eggs on buttered toast.
About
Hi, I’m Neil
I got my first turntables in 1987, when I was 12, and I’ve been playing records to people ever since. I’ve been in business for three decades and I wrote a book called Done Beats Perfect. This is where I write it all down.
By day I’m Director of Marketing & Edutainment.
DJing since 1987Three decades in businessAuthor, Done Beats Perfect
The book
Done Beats Perfect
A short, honest book about putting things off, and how to stop. Paperback, Kindle, or the audiobook read by me.
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