At 74 years my man is creating content on line with UIN TV...Alexander Kaydin CHECK OUT HIS WORK

Go tho his website and check out the content he is creating daily. A daily newscas heard on over 100 streaming affiliates. (https://www.myuin.net/) I'm immensely proud of my friend Alexander Kayden. He's relentlessly pursuing his passion for broadcasting at 74. When I found out about what he was doing in 2015, creating content daily for streaming radio stations and a handful of terrestrial stations, I was impressed. When I learned about his endeavor, I wholeheartedly supported him, cheering him on as he refused to give up on gaining affiliates and monetizing his valuable service. Alexander's story is a testament to the power of self-initiative. Instead of waiting for someone to put him on, he took matters into his own hands and put himself on, using his creative talents to put himself on the map. His dedication and drive are truly inspiring. As the radio landscape continues to evolve, I have no doubt that Alexander's work will only continue to flourish. He's a shining example of resilience and determination, and I couldn't be prouder of his accomplishments. Here's to Alexander Kayden, a true trailblazer in the world of broadcasting.

Why I created this Black Radio Talent Blog

Some tips to have an extraordinary career in Radio

"Do what others won’t do, and get really uncomfortable, and watch yourself grow. If you have a lot of ambition for your radio career, don’t take the easy way out. Keep your foot on the gas. Execute, even when you don’t see results. Practice, Practice, Pratice. Create your own stage. Say to yourself, 'I am not afraid to change.' Sink or swim on your own terms. Create your daily routine and stick to it. Eliminate the feeling of 'I have arrived.' Stay hungry at all times until your death. When you’re dead, you will be able to rest eternally; keep working; there is no such thing as retirement. This is your life, and you can become and be and do whatever you desire. Just remember that your ambition and work ethic every day must match the words that you speak. So, the best thing to do is to be silent and let your work speak for you."

Share Yourself With Your Listeners

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for connection on the radio. The more willing you are to share the real you with your audience, the higher the likelihood of establishing a meaningful bond. It's about embracing your humanity. Allow yourself the freedom to open up about your daily experiences. By sharing your life, you create intimacy. That's how you become best friends right? One way to captivate your listeners is by speaking your unique perspective into your content. Share your opinions, insights, and outlook on life. What sets you apart is what makes you interesting to listen to. Reflect on your experiences and see how they intersect with the day's top stories. By practicing storytelling and finding connections between your life and current events, you will connect with your audience and give them permission to share their lives with you. I urge you to practice with yourself while riding in the car. Have a conversation with yourself and bring it on the air. Embrace vulnerability. Create a compelling listening experience. Make yourself say wow when you turn off the mic.(smile)

Personality Radio: Is a daily commitment

Creating a personality driven radio show every day takes a lot of thinking time alone. What were you gonna say different than just saying P Diddy had his house raided by the feds. I have a recurring conversation for this whole saga that will evolve over time for this big story. I want you to sit down and think about 10 to 12 things associated with this P Diddy drama that is coming from your mind. Don’t regurgitate what you’ve been hearing other people say on tv or what you read on some prep service. Just trust yourself to come up with your own view or camera angle lense on this story. Give your personal opinion with facts from the story and go for it. Talk about what turns you on about this story or anything you talk about on air. Be a risk taker and be you!

Listen to my angle on the P.diddy story of his home being raided for sex trafficking

A Talent's Responsibility

Your responsibility is to ensure there is a show on the air the next day worth listening to. Your responsibility is to never take your audience for granted by arriving late, and preparing for your show at the last minute,hoping for the best, by doing breaks where you have no idea where it's going. A talent's responsibility is not to waste an opportunity to capture a listener's attention in an atmosphere where there are so many distractions that you could lose your listener in 30 seconds. A talent's responsibility is to make your show so interesting to listen to that if one of your listeners receives a phone call in the middle of one of your breaks and they let it go to voicemail because they want to hear what you have to say, then you have done your job. Your responsibility is to become just as important as a family member in your listeners' lives. How do you establish that kind of influence on strangers and make them part of your tribe every day? You've got to put the work in. You've got to put thought into everything that you put on the air, and I promise you will reap the rewards. There is a big difference between radio personalities who prepare and those who come in right before it's time to go on the air. Try getting to the studio 2 to 3 hours before your show and prepare for every stop set, and you will find that you will be the more spontaneous you have ever been in your life, because of the confidence and knowing you are prepared. If you are striving to be dominant in your market, stick with this blog because every day, I'm going to inspire you to be your best on the radio. Everybody needs a coach. Contact me, and let's talk.

As an on air personality, what do you really know about yourself?

As an on-air personality, what do you really, really, really know about yourself? Have you taken the time to sit down in a quiet room and think about all the things that you want to do and say with your radio show? What do you know to be true about yourself? There was a lady named Sarah Kay from the UK in a TED talk who brought up that question about making a list of the top 10 things you know to be true about yourself and how much of that is going on the air. That is a great question. I would like to pose to you today, as a personality, no matter what format you are in, how much of you is really going on the air to connect with your audience? The more personal you are, the more people will connect with you. When I went to Dallas to do mornings at KRNB, I really began to discover who I was. They told me to just go in that studio and be a man and say what you wanna say and say it how you want to say it. I was liberated forever in that moment and I have not looked back. In this blog, if you come back every day, I will give you tips on how to uncuff yourself and free yourself on the air. On this blog, I will teach you to have something to say every day you’re on the air. You will make an impact with your listeners. Everybody needs good coaching. Contact me for more insight.

Show Rehearsal

Rehearsing your content will not take away your spontaneity on the air; it will make you more free to express yourself and be more creative in your break. Why? Because you know where you are trying to go, and because you are very familiar with your content, you can take the conversation different places and still land the plane where you want it. You may have a more creative ending to the break that was better than what you rehearsed. That is the magic and confidence that being prepared affords you. Why should you not be great for 30 seconds or 60 seconds or in a long-form talk set. Be the best in your market. Be the most prepared DJ on the air and take pride in your performance. Everybody needs a coach! Contact me if you want to know more about on-air execution.

Prepare to make tomorrow's show great

As a radio professional, your entire day should be dedicated to how to improve on tomorrow's show compared to today's. Reflecting on the wisdom of Tom Brady, hailed as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, who emphasized the importance of practicing as you play, it's evident that preparation translates to excellence in performance. The airwaves are saturated with mediocrity these days, where listeners are subjected to horrible content. Mediocre personalities simply breeze into the studio, last-minute sit down and just ramble. If your aim is to captivate your audience and keep them looking forward to your return the next day for more, be serious about show prep. Radio hosts must commit to intense preparation for each show. Dedicate 3 to 4 hours daily to brainstorming, researching, and writing. Create compelling content that will engage your listeners' and create an emotional attachment with you. Elevate your show every day, every week. Concentrate on making it better. You get better! Rehearse and practice your material and separate yourself from the pack!

Elevating Talent in the Radio Industry

I spoke with some new talent that I will be working with based in Long Island, New York today. They have an international show. They are four mix DJs, who have a penchant for great conversation on the history of the classic hip-hop era. When I first heard their show, I said these brothers have it! I’m just gonna help them shape the show up to practice more word economy. I really love working with talent especially when I know that the individual or group has the potential to go really far. I’m really excited about blackradiotalent.com where I will be able to share my expertise on how to engage Black Radio audiences and get talent get ratings. I mentor and help people find their way with their show. Whether you are a digital content personality, producer, radio personality, or an influencer, everybody needs a coach contact me directly at 704-905-2535.