What the Music Industry Doesn't Tell You About Becoming a Successful DJ With Sam Blacky

In this episode of Selling Is an Art, Not a Science, I sit down with Samantha Black (Sam Blacky), an internationally recognized EDM DJ and producer, to discuss her journey from discovering music in Australia to building a successful career as a global artist. Sam shares how mentorship, persistence, and mastering her craft helped her move beyond being known as a model and influencer DJ to becoming a respected artist in the electronic music industry. Sam Blacky began her journey after moving to Australia at 18, where she discovered opportunities in the entertainment industry through club promoter Sammy Prosser. After learning DJing, music production, and performing, she later returned to the US and built a career across modelling, social media, and music before fully committing to becoming an artist. Today, she performs internationally, releases music with major artists, and continues expanding her presence across the global EDM scene. Expect to Learn: How Sam transitioned from marketing and modelling into a career as a professional DJ and artist Why mentorship, relationships, and the right team played a major role in her growth How she overcame challenges as a woman in a male-dominated music industry What it takes physically and mentally to maintain a global touring career Why mastering the craft matters more than chasing the lifestyle of being a DJ How discipline, practice, and consistency helped her reach major career milestones Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction to Sam Blacky & Her Journey Into Music [03:33] - Returning to the US, Modelling Career & Finding Her Music Path [08:48] - Mentors, Artist Relationships & Support Systems [11:32] - The Physical & Mental Challenges of Touring Globally [15:01] - The Importance of Music Taste, Production & Unreleased Tracks [19:40] - Building Momentum Toward the Next Stage of Her Career [23:07] - Where to Follow Sam Blacky’s Music & Performances Follow the Guest, Sam Blacky: Website: https://samblacky.com/ Instagram:   / samblacky   Facebook:   / djsamblacky   Tiktok:   / samblacky   SoundCloud:   / samblacky   X: https://x.com/SAMBLACKY Follow the Host, Dennis Black: LinkedIn:   / dennis-black-sales-trainer   LinkedIn (Company):   / dennis-black-associates   Website: https://dennisblack.com/ Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0341KqC... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... YouTube:    / @dennisblackassociates