Podcast Talent Coach

Let's look back over the past 12 months. What are you working on that isn't quite yet launched? Don't wait for perfect. Ship it. Some of my greatest accomplishments happened when I was pushed along before I felt I was 100% ready. TRY IT It was August 1994. I was working at the big rock radio station in my hometown. The gig was only overnights. But, it was full-time and in the big city. That night, we were having our annual birthday bash for the station. This was a big concert to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the station. This particular concert featured REO Speedwagon, Starship and Cheap Trick. Three bands that were a bit past their prime, but still big staples on album rock radio. At this point, I had been in radio for about 6 years. I have been to plenty of concerts. However, this was our show. And it was at the 8,000-seat arena in town. Starship had just got off the stage. REO was the only band left to play. That's when the program director said, "Let's go. We're going to welcome the crowd and introduc