It’s that time of year when trees begin showing off their beautiful colors. The reds, oranges and yellows paint a magnificent scene across a vivid blue autumn sky. At least that’s the way it looks most days in Nashville, Tennessee. Reminds me of a Bob Ross painting.

BE KNOWN AS THE BOB ROSS OF RADIO

I don’t know about you, but I used to watch Bob Ross on PBS when I stayed home sick from school. His calm demeanor along with his magic brush was always captivating. The way his magenta blue sky faded into a lake reflection from his calm brush strokes was fascinating. It was truly amazing how he transformed a blank canvas into a 3D masterpiece within twenty-five minutes.

Notice the GREEN exit sign instead of the ordinary RED one. You’ll understand the meaning behind that as you keep reading. First, put yourself into these common situations. The sporting event you’re at is a blowout, and if you don’t wanna get stuck in ...

There’s no magic bullet when it comes to winning. No secret sauce either. The daily grind of making good decisions and consistency will help set you apart. And just because you’re “local” doesn’t mean you’ve got an advantage. Any big ...

Making a genuine connection with a listener can be the start of a long relationship. Radio (and podcasting) creates a personal one-on-one atmosphere. In its purest form, radio is like having a conversation in a coffee shop between friends. It was never intended to be a DJ ...

You’ve probably heard of the phrase "less is more". That’s true in many aspects of life, including how you communicate. Less is more not only applies to the written word; it also applies to your on-air show or podcast. The ultimate success is when the listener ...

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You’re missing out if you haven’t listened to the News/Talk or Sports station in a while. You’ll hear on-air personalities discussing today’s 3-5 biggest topics with several different passionate points of view. And when their show is over, the next ...

You're often faced with new opportunities in your work and personal life. Little decisions like trying a new brand of coffee or big decisions like a job change are just two examples. The “new shiny thing” is not always the best choice. The coffee ends up ...

If a radio station, show, or podcast only cares about fans, it’ll be perceived as an “insider club” by everyone else. Newbies won’t stick around very long if they feel excluded. It happens when DJs name drop without explaining who the ...

MANY CONTENT CREATORS HAVE THE CAMERA POINTED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION If you begin your on-air break, social media post, video, or podcast with the words "we" or “I” you have the camera pointed in the wrong direction. Here are a few phrases that I regularly ...