We just had the best Bar Mitzvah ever and DJ Greg, his dancers and Maximum Impact made it happen. Games for the kids, all the best music, dancers getting everyone excited and into it. It made the party amazing and I couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out! If you are in San Diego and are considering a DJ and entertainment for your party, call Maximum Impact now! They are so professional, thorough, and on point! There is no need to call anyone else. read more

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I was thoroughly impressed at how well Maximum Impact produced / directed a gathering for my extended family. In particular, lots of respect for DJ Greg's deft touch in running the show: he kept the party going, without it feeling forced or putting anyone on the spot. Very much consistent with other reviews praising MIP's professionalism & warmth. If I was from the area, I wouldn't hesitate to hire them for my own event. read more

Greg was our DJ for our ~110 person wedding in Aug 2023. Our family used him and his dance crew as the DJ for my brother's bar mitzvah in 2013, and so 10 years later, I found myself looking for a DJ for my wedding. Greg and his crew which incredibly helpful, professional, and warm all throughout the process. The first time we met to discuss, he provided a lot of great recommendations on things to think about or look out for (for example, location of the dance floor in the room, tying music into speakers in other areas of our venue, etc). He provided a great platform where we could add our music recommendations. Leading up to the event, he was generous with his time, coming to meet myself, my wedding coordinator, and a few other vendors at the venues. Day of, everything went off without a hitch -- the tech worked really well, he amped up our space with uplights, and -- most importantly -- he was an incredible DJ and emcee for our event!! He played a wide array of fun music, kept the crowd up and dancing, and made any announcements we asked him to give short & sweet. As example, one of my friends mentioned that they'd been to an Israeli wedding the weekend before where the Hora didn't work too well, and she even pointed out how awesome Greg was at keeping everyone involved & excited with the custom. In addition, I loved his idea of doing a party train / conga line to the cake cutting. I am super glad that we hired Greg and his team for our wedding -- he is truly a delight! read more

Loved the music and the vibe! The dancers added a really cool energy to the night!!! Maximum Impact was so easy to work with. They were professional and the staff was great! As a fellow vendor it was nice to work along side a fabulous company! They made it easy to work together to make someone's day extra special. Thanks again for a great experience! Kyla with Spotlight Studios read more

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If you are even considering Dj Greg, just hire him. He's amazing. He's kind and thoughtful and patient and really made our bat mitzvah shine. We had some snafus (on our end, because teenagers are still teenagers after all) and he rolled with it and made them disappear. The kids loved his games. The music was great and on point. The agenda with times was super helpful. His dancers were upbeat and fun. He did a fantastic job. I am very grateful and highly recommend his services. read more

DJ Patrick was amazing. Great energy, got everyone dancing, his dancers were great with the kids. A+++

We used Greg last night for our son's bar mitzvah and he was outstanding. He made an amazing agenda. He helped with an amazing floor plan and the night was a huge success. He not only is he a great DJ but he gets all of the kids engaged and playing games and pumped up and having fun. The party pumpers were excellent as well. He wasn't just a DJ he really did run the room very well and reminded people to go to the photo booth and reminded people what they were supposed to be doing. He was excellent.Tasha who does all the pre-planning with you was amazing as well She had a super positive attitude even when I was a little short and stressed out. I would highly recommend using them for your next event. They're worth every penny read more

I first heard about MIP when I was planning my wedding in 2014. They came highly recommended by the Hyatt Regency La Jolla and after a meeting with DJ John Sanchez and after a few phone conversations with Greg Rackley, my wife and I decided to go with them. We spent time with DJ John and created a playlist for the evening and even paid extra for purple uplighting. Fast forward to late June 2014 when my wife and I got married. The DJ set up his equipment ahead of time, however, he forgot the purple uplighting that I paid extra for (which I ended up getting a credit for when I called their office). My wife and I thought he did a great job being an emcee as well as a DJ, however, a few female guests told my wife and I the next day that he kept staring at them and made them uncomfortable. This was reported to the company at the same time as the purple uplighting credit. It was no surprise that less than two years later, the DJ was arrested for assaulting a female during his duties as an Uber driver. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Ex-Uber-Driver-to-Be-Sentenced-for-Raping-Sexual-Assaulting-Women-456088453.html https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov/Details.aspx?ID=BE9325 I do believe that the company can and should do a more thorough background check of its employees. While some people may slip through the cracks, maybe a more thorough background check would have found something to keep him from becoming an employee. I am very thankful that nothing happened to any of the female guests at my wedding! read more

Wow! I can't believe how amazing my daughter's bat mitzvah was. Greg and his team had the place lit up and gorgeous. From the get go. As soon as the kids entered the room they were playing games and listening to music. We had a reveal for the adults from the cocktail hour and Greg had everyone going on the dance floor. The party was fun and hopping all night. All of my guests had a great time. Most importantly my daughter and her friends had an amazing time. Thank you guys!! read more

It was wonderful , beyond our expectations. Greg and his assistants were excellent. He was flexible , knowledgeable , an incredible asset through the whole experience , very efficient and positive. Coordinated the music , the agenda and worked to keep us on track. He has a great positive and energetic vibrant personality. I specially appreciated his persistence in getting the photo booth staff to move from an out of the way location to a safer better party location after they refused to move for me. I will highly recommend Greg , we found out about you from the BESA expo and from our previous friends Bat Mitzvah experience read more

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I wish there was an option for 10 stars! Greg is far and away the best DJ in San Diego. He provided dj services for both my sister's wedding and mine, and at both events had almost everyone on the dance floor the whole night! He is very professional, and not at all corny like some wedding dj's. A bad dj can ruin your event, and we felt so much more comfortable going into our wedding knowing we had Greg at the helm. He plays a great mix of music that will have your girlfriends and grandma shaking their booties! He was a huge driving force in the success of our event and we thank him so much for everything!!! read more

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Thank you Maximum Impact for an awesome event! As an event coordinator, its so crucial to have vendors who go above and beyond to make an event successful and DJ Patrick and the 3 dancers that came to the bar-mitzvah this weekend were AMAZING! They we're super engaged with both the children and the adults and also so flexible with small changes along the way! Thank you all for a wonderful and memorable event! Denise Events By Denise read more

I wish there were more stars to add for Greg Rackley and Maximum Impact. Greg tailored the PERFECT amount of games and fun for my son's Bar Mitzvah. First we were doing a fun game, then before anyone knew it, Greg had us following along to dance moves before anyone could leave the dance floor! Even the non-dancers were shaking and groovin'! There are a lot of choices out there, but you will not find anyone better, so just book your event with Maximum Impact, Trust me! read more

Greg and his crew do an amazing job. They have top notch sound and visual gear. Their DJ's are very energetic and really get the crowd excited. Not only do they pump put great music, but they can provide dancers (very respectful - totally appropriate for all occasions) that can help encourage "slow starting" groups. The also have a great time leading "group dance" mover. I highly recommend them! read more

If you are thinking about hiring Greg, do. If you are thinking about hiring someone else, don't. Greg did a fantastic job at my 50th birthday party. He came early and set up the entire light show and DJ booth. We wanted him to be subtle and in the background and follow the flow of the party. He did all that and more. He was able to read the crowd and get them to dance without it being forced. The light show he put on was amazing and set the tone for the party after the sun went down. It was spectacular without being gaudy. We highly recommend Greg and Maximum Impact. read more

If you are still looking for a DJ, you can stop here. DJ Greg is a seasoned DJ/emcee that keeps the energy going, the event timeline flowing and the clients glowing... with happiness! I've worked with many throughout my career as an event planner, so I know the importance of a great DJ, as they are the reason for a truly successful celebration. Not only does DJ Greg meet this criteria, he goes above and beyond. In addition to his amazing talent for keeping the guests engaged and excited with his stellar song list and emcee skills, his team worked the room like a boss! DJ Greg was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. Seriously, if you are still looking for an event DJ - stop. You will not be disappointed and I look forward to working with DJ Greg and his team again! I HIGHLY recommend Maximum Impact Productions! xo read more

Maximum Impact is a great way to experience a party. They are professional and knowledgeable. Greg has a great team that follows up during the pre-planning stage and during your event, they are the pulse of the party. Always a fun time with MIP! read more

Fabulous! That is what comes to mind when I think about Maximum Impact Productions. Greg and his team were AMAZING from beginning to end. We are so happy we chose Greg to DJ our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. Greg and his team are professional, timely, great listeners, patient and SUPER FUN. Not only did he make sure every detail was perfect, he managed to help my husband and daughter surprise everyone (including me) with a Father/Daughter dance routine. His party pumpers were amazing, his communication...perfection... and the importance of me having a perfect evening was apparent from the time we arrived. I can't thank Greg and everyone at MIP enough for making my daughter's Bat Mitzvah a HUGE success. I highly recommend MIP and will be calling Greg for all future parties. read more

We've hired Greg at Maximum Impact for all three of our kids' Bar/Bat Mitzvahs -- in 2013, 2015, and this year in 2017. Greg has always been absolutely terrific at getting our guests dancing. He knows how to organize the evening, and he carefully planned each music set and kids games to coordinate with the reception, meal, dessert, etc. Greg knows when to play the kids music and the adult music, and is also excellent at getting both adults and kids onto the floor and onto his stage at the same time. He is very engaging and personable. Greg met with us prior to our events and went through the evening's schedule and talked to our kids about their music selections, special games, etc. He also handled lighting and the video montage. Throughout the evening he kept everyone engaged. One of our friends was so impressed with Greg and Maximum Impact, that she hired him for both of her sons' Bar Mitzvahs in Phoenix. We would highly recommend Greg for any mitzvah or wedding event. read more

I can't say enough about how amazing DJ Greg made our son's Bar Mitzvah. He is enthusiastic, energetic, and really knows how to keep the party going. This was a party with 80 adults and 50 children. He chose the perfect mix of songs to play, and kept everyone engaged for 4 hours! From the lighting, to the dancers, to the included party props, everything was perfect for an amazing party. Kudos to Greg and his staff! read more

Greg did an amazing job for our son's Bar Mitzvah and we will be hiring him again for the next one! He met up with us pre-party, took our requests, set a timeline, worked with the facility and at the end of it all, entertained ALL the guests. There were just as many adults dancing as well as kids. Good Energy and a definite thumbs up! read more

Greg Rackley & Maximum Impact had everyone smiling, dancing & having fun at a bar mitzvah we attended. We knew we wanted them for our son's bar mitzvah. To me, the DJ makes or breaks the party and Greg was OUTSTANDING! He TOTALLY MADE our party. Greg had the best balance of music, games, etc. Everyone had a blast! We are still taking about it!! Maximum Impact & Greg were fantastic to work with start to finish. We will use them again and again. read more

I could not be happier with the professionalism demonstrated by Maximum Impact and Greg himself! So easy to work with, the team delivered everything they promised and more! We enjoyed a fantastic evening for my children complete with energetic dancers, great lighting effects and wonderful music! The party never slowed down and our guests were blown away by how much fun they had! We even added a mannequin challenge at Greg's suggestion which was totally a blast to do and awesome to watch on our professional video!!!! Greg even shot his own video of the challenge which he sent to me! Days later at school strangers were approaching my kids to ask if they were the ones who'd had the party the prior weekend as highlights were trending on social media! I can't say enough great things about this entire team! I would hire them time and time again! You owe it to yourself to meet with Greg! The entire Maximum Impact team will work tirelessly to make sure they deliver your ideal event! One of the BEST decisions I made!!! Thanks, MI, you made our event as spectacular as we'd hoped!!! XoXo read more

My sister used maximum impact productions over 15 years ago for her wedding so I knew I had to have them for mine. Patrick was amazing. Even got down on the dance floor with us. He was professional, prompt and very entertaining. Maximum Impact Productions did not let me down. My wedding was amazing and a lot of that had to do with Patrick, Greg and Morgan. The last thing a bride wants to do is stress over her wedding, but they handled it all so I could enjoy my day. read more

I organized an event for my elementary school's students and families and friends. Over 550 attended the event! DJ Pat and Greg worked with me prior to the event to make it an outstanding event! The dancers were engaging and kids and parents had a great time! I highly recommend Maximum Impact and will definitely be reaching out to other school events where we need highly positive and fun music and services!!! read more

2nd time user. I first used Greg and Maximum Impact in May 2017 for my son's Bar Mitzvah. My daughter's Bat Mitzvah was exactly 2 years late, and the first thing I did upon finding out the date of her event was hire Greg. No party is complete without him. He keeps the party going so well. For both of my events, he met with me beforehand to create the perfect timeline and agenda, customized to my needs. I created some "special moments" with my kids and guests and Greg helped with appropriate props and preparation. The lighting was great, the props were fun. The kids all have a BLAST with his games, and kids and adults alike wore themselves out dancing on the dance floor. His dancers are phenomenal and help keep the party going. I honestly can't say enough good things about Greg and his dancers. I have no more kids, but if I did you could be sure I'd hire them for the next mitzvah. 11/10 recommend. A++++++ read more

We booked DJ Patrick and 3 dancers for our daughter's bat mitzvah and were really specific with what we hoped for. Patrick listened, gave great recommendations, and delivered a super fun vibe! The dancers were great and kept the dance floor going until the last moments of the party. As a bonus, Tasha was super on top of managing the details and keeping me on track with what they needed from me. She was lovely to work with, as well. read more

DJ Greg and his team made my daughter's Bat Mitzvah amazing! They kept her and her friends engaged since they walked in the door, until the party ended. He is wonderful about keeping the schedule and party going. Greg and his crew of dancers are enthusiastic and motivate the kids and adults to participate. They had contests to keep the kids engaged, and the lighting completely transformed the room from so so to fabulous! Everyone had a GREAT time! I will definitely use MIP and DJ Greg for my younger daughter's bat Mitzvah, or sooner if the opprotunity arises. read more

I am a HUGE fan of Greg and Maximum Impact Productions!!! Greg and his staff put on an extraordinarily high energy and high quality performance!!! Greg is the consummate professional and knows his stuff. Not a moment went by during our 5-hour party that a guest was not engaged and entertained by Greg and company. Greg is very thorough in his pre-event planning and is genuinely interested for the best possible outcome. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Greg and Maximum Impact Productions!!! read more

Patrick from Maximum Impact "made" my 60th birthday party a super fun celebration. A DJ can really make, or break, a party. A girlfriend just said the other night that, while attending a reception, their DJ chatted through the middle of the songs, and did not play any party music during the entire evening! My family and friends have used MI (Greg) for about 5 events. They have all been SO much fun. But, alas, I still had to make a couple of inquiries for price comparison etc. Well, after my 2nd call to a DJ competitor, I found out that the Maximum Impact prices were in line. I also spoke with 1 DJ that said they do NOT get on the dance floor, or lead any dances. Not only had DJ Patrick from MI come over to personally meet me a few weeks before my event to go over song choices, he was a fantastic host, dancer, singer, etc. at my event. I received many compliments on his services. We all loved the Cupid Shuffle, the Electric Slide, and YMCA, which he led. Those are timeless hits (even at 60 years of age)! Thank you Patrick and the staff at Maximum Impact for making everything run smoothly from start to finish! read more

MIP has been hosting our event for over six years. We hired Greg (again) for our school's annual "Family Fun Night"...I love that 1) he keeps the music clean, 2) he and his "party pumpers" always manage to get audience participation from kids ages 5-55+, 3) he helps us with all the announcements and reminders with his attention-getting DJ voice, and 4) they focus on all sorts of aspects from lighting and sound to hula hoops, bubble wrap, and swag! Always a hit! read more

Greg and his team from Maximum Impact Productions were absolutely amazing! Our son's Bar Mitzvah party was truly fabulous thanks to Greg and his team. From our initial meeting where Greg provided me with invaluable advice, to the party itself, I just can't say enough about Greg. Our dance floor was full from beginning to end thanks to the fabulous music and party pumpers. Greg was the first professional to arrive and the last professional to leave our party. Several guests told us that our party was the best party that they had ever been too, and that is in large part due to Greg and his team. We have already booked our daughter's 2020 Bat Mitzvah with him, and I'm looking for more excuses to have a party just to have him come back. read more

We have now used Maximum Impact for two events. They have been extremely easy to work with, willing to accommodate our needs and interests, provide great ideas and above all else, keep the party running smoothly. The dancers really rev up the crowd and get even the most reluctant kids up on the dance floor. Pat was the DJ at our last event and he had a wonderful balance between games and songs. The energy was great and everyone had a wonderful time. Planning to book them for the next one! read more

The only choice! I was hesitant at first, thinking I could just hire any DJ for my son's Bar Mitzvah...until I encountered Maximum Impact Productions. The first time I spoke to Greg he was professional, knowledgeable, and really listened to what I was looking for. He visited our venue (which was a new one for him) on his own! We were booked with DJ Patrick and the process was so easy. They really do everything for you and keep you on track! DJ Patrick was amazing! I still have guests commenting on him. Easy to work with, knows the crowd, kept the timeline on track, and the kids never sat down! In fact, the adults refused to let him end the night! A guest commented that the DJ truly entertained every generation at the party. I could go on and on...Don't look elsewhere. Greg and his team and their commitment to clients and their industry made our party a huge success. I can't wait to use them again! read more

We just celebrated our sons bar mitzvah a few weeks ago, and Greg from Maximum Impact was our DJ. There are literally not enough amazing words that I can use to describe working with Maximum Impact and Greg! From their customer service, their communication, their willingness to answer all of my questions, from beginning to end, they are top notch! Every single person at our party from young to old couldn't stop talking about how incredible Greg and the party pumpers were!!! I honestly can't think of one single thing that I would have changed or asked them to improve on. They are professional and when we met with Greg, he made my son feel like he was number one and that it was all about him, which it was! There was literally not a moment for five hours straight where the dance floor was not packed with people. He played tons of games, which was important to my son. He even brought extra giveaways that I have not ordered which the kids and adults all loved! 150%, I will never use anyone other then Maximum Impact for one of our parties! read more