
March 2, 2018
If you could go back to the beginning of your career and give your younger self a piece of advice, given the experience you now have, what would it be?
![]() Frankie V, KSSX: Don’t rush your career, enjoy every minute of the market you are in! Dan Hunt, WWPW: Send the PD an aircheck of your actual show and not what you think the PD wants to hear.
Jonathan Shuford, WRVW: Check your ego and be patient. Chris Michaels, FM100: Make yourself available to help with anything and everything needed. Be reliable, and learn something from everyone you work with. Network as much as you can, and be open to feedback.
Mark Medina, Z100: Wear sunscreen. Derrick “DC” Cole, WAEB: I would tell young DC to go into a deeper understanding of social media and how to really understand the best way to use it. I would also tell younger (and skinnier) me that “you don’t have to eat the free radio dinner.”
Fish Boy, WKRZ: Don’t be so stubborn and listen more. Rob Roberts, WRQX: Calm the f down.
Mase, WWCD: Become a lawyer or something like that. |
Heather Deluca, WSJO: Simple. Don’t second-guess yourself.
Kobi, WNRW/WLGX: Digital platforms and social media are going to be the next big thing and explode.
Reid, KZZP: Ask more programming questions back when I was an intern/part timer. Java Joel, WAKS: Start a 401K now. Save as money as you possibly can. Pursue programming and/or mornings as soon as you can! Mike Miller, WZFT: Know when to say no to a free meal! Skywalker, WSPK: Put some more effort into the LIFE portion of the work-life balance equation.
Mike “OD” O’Donnell, WKRZ: To network more and be a little more patient on making changes at new gigs. Joe Bermudez, Mass Movement Radio: You’re not as good as you think and there’s always someone better. Don’t get comfortable. There’s always someone younger and hungrier than you are and when you start to enjoy some success it’s easy to fall into a routine and forget that drive.
Rod Phillips, iHeartMedia: Think big. Now stop…and think bigger. You have all the resources around you to succeed at the highest level, so stop limiting potential. I wouldn’t have listened but that’s what I would have preached! John Kuliak, Lava Records: The minute you sense that your boss is an asshole or a sociopath, get the hell out of there and go work somewhere else. There are quite a few jerks in this business, unfortunately. I could name names… Matt Talluto, WYBR: Don’t have so much fun as a jock! Delve into programming sooner. |
![]() Jill Strada, WFLC: If I could give my younger self some advice, I would tell her to remain a person of your word, honor your values and enjoy the ride because it is going to be an incredible one!
Alex Tear, Y100/iHeartMedia Miami: Set your sites on your dream job, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey because there is no finish line. Kobe, WWHT: Follow your passion, you live one life so don’t f it up by doing something you hate.
Skip Kelly, WKSL: Save your money!
Dom Theodore, Radio Animal Media Strategies: Calm down and be patient, everything is going to turn out okay.
Chris Mann, WERO: Pick another career other than radio (LOL). Listen more, absorb more, stay organized. Kevin Kash, WIYY: Speak with confidence to be heard and hire an agent. |
Next Week’s Question Of The Week:
Is there any big event in the entertainment, sports and related fields, that you have yet to attend but desire to do so, and why?
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