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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2010, 07:59:25 PM » |
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snailboy recommended the book to me... A lot of it I had already learned the hard way, there's some stuff in there that I didn't know and was able to add to my toolbox... I'll keep using some of the points in it as a reference point and think anyone who's clueless about radio syndication should have a read.
Actually, it did answer one problem I was going through with my company and now offer direct download to heavier clients to make things easier on them... so yeah, you'll get something out of it, that's for sure.
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« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2010, 10:01:41 PM » |
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It was worth whatever it was that I paid for Rdub's book, just to hear his story. That being said, the content was valuable as well.
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« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2010, 11:25:01 PM » |
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I, for one, would love to know how the big ones do it. I have this feeling in my gut that I can do it. I don't know what all to do, but I know I can do it. Maybe that doesn't make sense.... I believe in myself and my show. I personally would love to be at a station that would allow me to express my creativity and I feel the only way to do that is to just say to hell with it and "try" to start my own broadcasting company type thing. Of course I would have to win the lotto first because as many radio people know, we don't make that much money. I am not in it to be rich, I want my family and I to be comfortable. To me, it would be making more money than I do right now.
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2010, 06:28:43 PM » |
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It was worth whatever it was that I paid for Rdub's book, just to hear his story. That being said, the content was valuable as well. So, are you syndicated now? |
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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2010, 05:31:55 PM » |
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I have been doing this for 1 year and 9 stations later. One thing that has helped me is I hired a radio talent coach to get me focus on content (music and information about the artists) I do all the production for both shows and promos and upload everything to the server for the stations. I don't make any money off the shows. I put a lot out (liners for 2 shows, web space, web master, radio talent coach)
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« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2010, 10:41:57 PM » |
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Congrats on the book! If you ever want to trade a Cookbook for your book give me a yell. But besides the tips, good ones from what I read here, I think many people should never underestimate what hard work and elbow grease can do.
Get the book by rdub, I don't have it, but I trust the opinion of many seasoned posters here. Read it, try it out. At the same time, work, practice, make contacts etc. I started my short format show as filler for my racing show on a local ESPN affiliate. I added a filler ad for my cookbooks.
I have not made a single penny off the show in the way of checks or cash. But it does get my cookbook and culinary book name out, It is a great avenue for PSA efforts I do as a spokesperson. I know that book sales have increased in several affilate cities where the program runs, in other markets not so much. Regardless... it's fun.
And, I have made some great friends.
OH - Keep records for your tax guy! Computer, programs, space you record in. There may be some deductions available. It's worth looking into.
So I guess it is how you judge success.
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2011, 11:26:11 PM » |
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Thanks whitakermk! All good advice above!
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« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2011, 05:20:51 PM » |
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Thanks Rdub! Hey - The swap for a cookbook still stands!  And I mean it about the taxes. I have several friends that have done voice over work, some under the table, but many with forms from the stations etc. And I dare say every one filed 1040ez. I founds a tax guy that was a real tax guy. Not a quick trained person at a seasonal tx prep shop. I tried the online HR block software and was getting back $56 bucks. Mind you, I get royalty checks - small - but still checks every qrt. He ran the numbers, added in my equipment, car, phones, internet, computers etc plus my office space which is legal and I ended up getting a couple a thousand. The first year sucked as far as getting info for him. But now I know what to save etc, and since it's all in his server he can adjust it each year. Worth thinking about for this upcoming tax season. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 26, 2011, 05:27:25 AM » |
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ordered the rdub book this week. if i get 2 or 3 good nuggets out of a book like this i call it "worth it".
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« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2011, 09:10:58 AM » |
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I just signed my 10th station yesterday in my home town! The book is a gold mine.
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