2026 SPEAKERS

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JOE BUNN

Joe Bunn started DJing at 14 in Eastern North Carolina and never looked back. In the late ’90s, he launched Bunn DJ Company in Raleigh, which has grown into a multi-city brand with teams in Charleston, Charlotte, Richmond, San Diego, and even Bozeman, Montana — doing thousands of weddings and events every year. These days, Joe still DJs most weekends, but he also spends a lot of time helping other DJs grow their businesses through his online membership site, The DJ’s Vault. He co-founded Crate Hackers to help DJs organize their music, created Bunn Gear DJ furniture that ships worldwide, and co-hosts the annual DJ Collective conference. He’s all in on helping DJs level up and crush it.

MARY NISI

Mary Nisi founded Toast & Jam in Chicago, IL, in 2005, based on the idea that her clients and guests should be entertained, not overshadowed. Music-obsessed since childhood, Mary got her start in community radio and began DJing events when a listener called the request line and asked if she would DJ their wedding. Since then, the company has provided the soundtrack to thousands of weddings and events in Chicago and beyond. She is a founding member of the Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) and currently hosts "The Noonday Underground" on Mondays from noon to 3pm on CHIRPradio.org. Mary is also the creator of the Toast & Jam Lab, an online course to help Mobile DJs Grow & Scale their businesses and is the host of the podcast, All Up in My Lady Business and ever the innovator Mary is the founder and sole DJ of Hot Flash Dance a punctual party for rowdy women. In what spare time she does have she spends in bee keeping, making fiber arts and kicking ass!

ROB PETERS

Rob Peters DiFazio is a seasoned entrepreneur and entertainment industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. Starting his career as a mobile DJ in 1987, Rob has built a thriving business, Rob Peters Entertainment, known for its innovative services and targeted approach to client needs.

Recognized for his business acumen, Rob has successfully navigated industry shifts and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. His companies are leaders in Trivia, Game Shows, Corporate Entertainment, and Kids' Entertainment, with a particular focus on the daycare industry. He has also contributed to the success of many small businesses as a podcast host and coach.

Beyond his own success, Rob is a dedicated advocate for fellow entrepreneurs. He is the author of "The Business of Mobile DJing" and "The Small Business CEO's Playbook," and is a sought-after speaker and trainer, sharing his insights with aspiring and established business owners.

His entrepreneurial journey has been marked by numerous accolades, including the 1996 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Nickelodeon's "Parent's Pick" as a Kids' Entertainer, and induction into the Mobile Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2024. Rob's story serves as an inspiration to those seeking to build successful and enduring businesses.