I'm still not convinced the original OP isn't just having a laugh with this thread, but...
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tell them to hire a real manager and learn by assisting
That is the best advice you're going to get today. This way, all 3 of you win (Agent, DJ, Trainee) and once you've learned a thing or two about DJing and Artiste Management, you'll understand why you're quite rightly getting ribbed in this thread.
That said, I think you're getting less flak than your original questions deserve; people are actually taking time to give you some good advice so I suggest you take it or stop wasting yours and anyone else's time. Real talk.
Have you sat down with your DJ to discuss goals? Strengths? Weaknesses? Game plan?
Have you agreed any targets? Commissions? Manhours? Rules?
Have you written a profile for your DJ?
Do you have pictures and demos?
Any web links? testimonials? i.e. the basics of a press kit
That needs to be your first major goal.
Armed with some kind of press kit, start approaching the kinds of bars, clubs or venues you want to be hired by and at this stage, I think your best approach would be to be honest and humble. Don't be afraid to explain that you're new to this and remind them that just because you're green doesn't necessarily mean the DJ(s) you represent are. Fact is, you've been lucky enough to get such a good DJ so early on and quite possibly, it's their lucky day too (if your boy's any good that is).
Listen to their responses, good and bad. Learn from them. Find out what THEY want and then see how you can deliver it to them. Tweak and adapt. Try again. Get used to hearing "No" (a lot); NEVER take it personally and remember this: "No" doesn't necessarily mean "No way", it often just means "Not Today". Therefore, always place building a rapport/relationship at the forefront and try and leave the door open for you to return in the future. Then try again.
As for contracts, they are to be found if you spend just a little time researching but remember, you can always write your own simple agreements from scratch and build on them with experience and better research.
See how you get on with the direct approach. If it's not working for you, then I suggest approaching agencies and doing a similar thing with them. However, seeing as you say you want to get into management, find a way to engage one that will let you in on the process and teach you some of the ropes.
There's plenty more, but there's not much point until you at least establish the basics and work out whether or not you're even serious.
And don't start dropping names and phrases like "Well-known DJ" and "Armin Van Burren" if all you're really doing is blowing smoke up people's asses. You lose credibility immediately and it's so unnecessary. I appreciate that lack of confidence makes it tempting but without substance, you won't get far.
And if you've got something good..prove it and let the talents and accomplishments speak for themselves. Otherwise start building some.
And if your DJ really is as well-known and respected as you say, then start taking this more seriously, as he's taking a big risk letting you represent him. I actually doubt he is, but that doesn't mean I discount either of you. There's nothing to stop you from becoming successful if you're willing to work at it, no matter where your starting point is.
Anyway, bottom line is, start by googling 'Electronic Press Kit' or 'EPK' and as soon as you have, start putting a list of potential lients together and hit them up.
All the best
