PERMANENT VACATION
December 2025
Hello fellow Radio Pros,
Hello fellow Radio Pros,
After 44 plus years of being a mad scientist in the radio business, where I worked with over 100 stations in multiple formats in all market sizes as a programmer, morning personality and consultant, I decided enough was enough at the end of 2023 and exited stage right.
It's been two years and the best way I can explain exiting the biz is it was difficult to go from working at 160 mph down to about 10. The people I had relationships with began to fade and I found out who my friends are. In short, life gets extremely quiet and I have to say, I enjoy the quiet. Imagine being 16 years old with no supervision, no responsibility to speak of and more than enough money to just survive. You have no idea the freedom this provides and as long as your health cooperates, life becomes fantastic. There just isn't enough life left to enjoy it all.
Those of you who remain in the radio world have your work cut out for you. I hear the stories from the people I continue to stay in touch with and I gather it's a real challenge. The best advice I can give you is radio has always been a challenge. As it evolves, the challenges will be many, but If you choose to remain a radio pro, then it's up to you to make it a better business for yourself and others. It has to come from the bottom up and not the top down. Your attitude must be outrageous and contagious in order to inspire others. Be proactive and not reactive. Spend time in thought every day and continue to educate yourself on the business. Finally, surround yourself with people you trust and admire. If you do this, I promise you'll improve your surroundings and have tremendous success.
I wish you all the best of luck. - ME
I wish you all the best of luck. - ME
E: mem@markelliottmedia.com
P: (818) 259-0091
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