#081-Tips from the Queen of Urban Mornings - DeDe McGuire

Many consider the DeDe McGuire the hardest working woman in radio…and with good cause! A trailblazer and industry leader who has been entertaining radio audiences for years, DeDe is famous for her entertaining, empowering, and enlightening approach. After co-hosting the nationally syndicated “Doug Banks Show”, DeDe is one of only a few women in America to host her own major market morning show, based at K104/Dallas, and syndicated by Compass Media.  If you check her bio in the show notes, you’ll wonder how she gets it all done ─ but she does!  Top Takeaways You Won't Want to Miss (1:30) DeDe shares how an open career mind it led her from TV news to Country Radio major market mornings by age 22 and network radio soon after!.  (3:59) DeDe shares secrets learned from some of her most influential role models, and lessons any winning show can use.  (5:15) How to tell whether someone in radio is willing to make it a CAREER, or just have a J-O-B. (6:28)  Dede discloses the two things that make any story more compelling and relatable, whether on a network or local show! (10:36) Hear DeDe’s tips on making more than a LIVING, but a LIFE! complete show notes & videos: www/brandwidthondemand.com