DDJLA

Overview

DDJLA was a DJ and entertainment services company founded by Nicholas Loui and his friend Bobby Lincoln around 2007. The business operated in the Los Angeles, La Cañada, and Pasadena areas, providing DJ services for events.

Timeline

• Founded: September 2007
• Closed: September 2012 (approximately 5 years of operation)

Key People

• Co-Founders: Nicholas Loui and Bobby Lincoln
• Employee: Ryan Loui (September 2007-September 2012, 5 years)

Family Significance

This was Nicholas Loui’s first business venture, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial career. The business also provided Ryan Loui with his first professional experience in the entertainment industry, which would later develop into his touring musician career (2011-2021).

Service Area

• Los Angeles
• La Cañada
• Pasadena

Business Outcome

The company operated for approximately 5 years before closing in 2012. Nick would later go on to co-found PeakMetrics, while Ryan transitioned to professional music performance and touring.

Research Needed

• More details about Bobby Lincoln (full name, background)
• Specific types of events serviced
• Revenue/scale of operations
• Why the business closed in 2012
• Nick’s age when he founded this (he was ~17 years old in 2007)