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# Radio Connection Broadcasting Program

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- [Home](https://radioconnection.com/) - Learn radio broadcasting inside a real station with Radio Connection. Train one-on-one with a working radio professional and get real on-air experience.
- [Program Costs](https://radioconnection.com/broadcasting-school-tuition/) - Speak with a mentee advisor about a plan that fits your budget with your mentor. Advisors are available between 9:00am and 6:00pm PST, Monday through Friday. Call Us At 1-229-949-2676
- [About Recording Radio and Film Connection](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/) - The Recording Radio and Film Connection has been utilizing the mentor-extern training approach to help our mentees launch careers in broadcasting, recording and film for over 30 years. During that time, we've made a lot of connections, and we've helped our mentees make a lot of connections. And as you already know, connections are KEY
- [ABC News](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/abc/) - Hugh Downs 20/ 20 147 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10023 March 17, 1995 Dear Jimi Petulla, Thank you for your letter and the material on Career Connection. It is an interesting approach to training, and significant that it works when it comes to job placement. I do indeed remember your grandfather. I went hunting
- [About Us, Page 4](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/p4/) - Industry Statistics By 2010, the global entertainment and media industry is projected to be a $1.83 trillion industry – up from $1.33 trillion in 2005. “New delivery systems to share ideas, culture, and fun will make the existing Internet and currently available electronic entertainment devices seem as quaint and outdated as windup toys,” according to
- [KZOK](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kzok/) - KZOK 200 W. Mercer, Suite 304 Seattle, WA 98119 (206) 281-5600 (206) 281-5605 (fax) Dear Jim, I am going to start this letter by being brutally honest. Over the years I became a skeptic of broadcasting schools. Recently that was put to rights by your own organization. And I am truly amazed. Here is a
- [Radio America](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/radioamerica/) - Radio America 1030 15th Street, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 202-408-0944 202-408-1087 (fax) Dear Jim, I just wanted to let you know about another satisfied mentee of The Radio Connection program, me! Thanks to your program and the excellent instruction and guidance by Mike Kelly, I am now a producer for the Radio America Network
- [Rehab Counselor](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/rehab/) - Steve Chapralis, M.A. Vocational Rehabilitation Services 3017 State Street Santa Barbara, California 93105 1-800-779-3644 Dear Fellow Rehabilitation Professional: As we are all aware, the current changes in vocational rehabilitation are making it increasingly difficult to find cost-effective schools and training programs to met the needs of clients who need re-training in a new career. I
- [Rehab Counselor 2](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/rehabindiana/) - July 14, 1993 Dear Jim, I wanted to congratulate you on a concept and program that is way ahead of its time. Our client approached us on paying for his training with your organization. He has been disabled and out of work for sometime, and is very limited on the kinds of employment that he
- [WAGE](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wage/) - WAGE AM 1200 711 Wage Drive Leesburg, VA 22075 (703) 777-1200 May 11, 1993 Dear Jimmy; THANKS! Working with Bobby was great and I now have a new part timer I know is willing and ready to work hard. They say timing is everything, and yours couldn't have been better. I was impressed by the
- [WCNB](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wcnb/) - WCNB FM 100.3 WIFE AM 1580 406 Central Ave. Connersville, IN 47331 317-825-6411 317-825-2411 (fax) To: Radio Connection To: Jim Petulla Fr: Jake Kincaid Re: Ronald Moore Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to drop you a line and give you something that many owners love to pass out in this business. Oh, you already guessed, I'm
- [WDJB](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wdjb/) - WDJB 6112 Constitution Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 (219) 436-9223 fax: (219) 436-2068 Dear Jim Petulla & Radio Connection: Yo Jimmy! Just thought I would drop you a note and let you know just how far your course has taken me in such a short period of time! After contacting you about a career in
- [WDZQ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wdzq/) - 95Q Hot Country Favorites WDZQ 337 North Water Decatur, IL 62523 217/429-9595 217/423-9764 (fax) Dear Bob and Jim, Once again Radio Connection has come through for me. These days when it is so hard to find good quality help, I had to look no further than my own classroom. Melanie Renfro is a mentee of
- [WFJO](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wfjo/) - JO 101.5 FM Jammin Oldies October 14, 1998 Mr. Jimi Petulla The Career Connection 1135 Terminal Way Suite 209 Reno, NV 89502 Dear Jimi, The words 'thank you' don't come close to how I feel about the Radio Connection program. I started with R.C December 1997 at Clear Channel Communications in St. Petersburg, Florida, working
- [WFYV](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wfyv/) - WFYV 9090 Hogan Road Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-642-2055 904-641-3297 (fax) 10/14/93 Dear Jim, I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for sending Howie Icenhower my way as a mentee. He just completed his training and performed so well that he has become employed as a weekend announcer and he is also helping
- [WGHT](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wght/) - WGHT Radio P.O. Box 316 Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Dear Radio Connection: You've sent us many intems over the past few years—and while we have truly enjoyed all of them—there's one particular mentee whom we loved so much, we hired him! Tom DeAngelo was a fast learner—and willing to work all
- [WHAJ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/whaj/) - Adventure Radio Group WHAJ FM WHKX FM WHQX FM WKOY FM WHIS FM WBDY FM WKEZ AM 304-327-7114 Phone / 900 Bluefield Ave., Bluefield, WV 24701 304-325-7850 Fax Mr. Jimi Petulla Career Connection Dear Jimi, It has been a pleasure being a mentor and helping my mentee Tim Kennard get into the radio business. Your
- [WHPT](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/whpt/) - Cox Radio, Inc. Real Classic Rock Tampa Bay's 102.5 11300 4th Street N., #318 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 727-577-7131 Phone 727-576-7570 Fax 727-578-2477 Fax Attn. Jimi Petulla Dear Jimi, Attached are the completed Progress Evaluation Worksheets and Demo Tape for Steve Whitaker. The demo tape is like no other you've heard, I guarantee!! This guy
- [WHTQ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/whtq/) - 96.5 WHTQ 200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 2240 Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 422-9890 (407) 422-5883 (fax) August 1, 1995 Dear Jim, As we discussed on the phone, I have decided to take on Jeff Ward as an employee. Jeff's talent coming in was impressive enough, but the rate of improvement he showed during your traning
- [WHWK](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/whwk/) - Citadel Communications Corporation P. O Box 414 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-772-8400 607-772-9806 Dear Jimi, I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to mentor Jason Sampson! I have to say, just as Jason learned by practicing your "Radio Connection" lessons.so did I! There was so much I had forgotten! Thanks to the lessons and
- [WINQ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/winq/) - All Hit 97.7 FM Today's Best Music 3 Central Street / Winchendon, MA 01475 / 978-297-3698 Phone / 978-297-9970 Fax July 28, 1998 Career Connections Attn.: Jimi RE: Robert Wright, 75 Groton School Rd., Ayer, MA 01432 Assignment 18 Dear Jimi, Enclosed you will find a cassette containing the work of Robert Wright for Assignment
- [WJOD](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wjod/) - WJOD 107.5 FM 527 Bouthillier St. P.O. Box 276 Galena, IL 61036 (815) 777-2555 (815) 747-2212 (815) 777-1266 (fax) October 27, 1993 Dear Jim and Radio Connection, I'm happy to report that my Radio Connection Mentee, Craig Olson, has landed a job with KDTH in Dubuque, Iowa. It doesn't surprise me that he has a
- [WMMS](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wmms/) - Mark Pennington WMMS Music Director 1660 West 2nd Street Suite #200 Skylight Office Tower Cleveland, OH 44113 Dear Jimi, As you know I have been working with one of your mentees, John Cupo for the last few months. We recently finished up your program and we are so impressed with John we have hired him
- [WRAL](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wral/) - October 18, 2000 Jimi Petula Radio Connection Dear Jimi, You have done it! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to get involved with your program at Radio Connection. I've enjoyed getting the chance to share our business with people who have the desire to become broadcasters. Hmong Ly came to me through your program 4
- [WRXK](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wrxk/) - WRXK/WXKB P.O. Box 9600 Estero, Fl 33928 (813) 332-3696 (813) 597-3696 (813) 992-8165 (fax) Jim, It has been great to work with your mentees and watch their careers unfold. My last mentee, Ronny Prescott, landed a gig at KIX Radio. The program director is a friend of mine and he said Ronny had a much
- [WSUS (2)](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wsus-2/) - Clear Channel Radio Classic Hits 103.7 WNNJ-FM 102.3 WSUS-FM MAX 106.3 WHCY-FM FOX 96.7 WTSX-FM 1360 WNNJ-AM 1490 WDLC-AM September 24, 2002 Jimi Petulla, President Career Connection 1135 Terminal Way Suite 209 Reno, NV 89502 Dear Jimi: That a college graduate with college radio experience like myself can get into the radio industry without being
- [WSUS](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wsus/) - Clear Channel Radio Classic Hits 103.7 WNNJ-FM 102.3 WSUS-FM MAX 106.3 WHCY-FM FOX 96.7 WTSX-FM 1360 WNNJ-AM 1490 WDLC-AM August 19, 2002 Dear Jimi & Danny, This letter is to confirm our conversation about Jack Chekijian. Because Jack proved himself to be a hard worker and quick learner Clear Channel Radio has decided to hire
- [WUSA](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wusa/) - WUSA 504 Reo Street Tampa, Florida 33609 (813) 281-1111 (813) 445-1111 (813) 289-8884 (fax) Dear Jim, I would like to thank you personally for your continued cooperation in making the Radio Connection a local success. The learning experience is of real value to the mentee as well as our broadcasting facility. Practical radio experience, as
- [WWDE](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wwde/) - WWDE-FM WNVZ-FM 5555 Greenwich Road, Suite 104 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (804) 456-5458 (804) 497-7159 (fax) January 11, 1995 Dear Bob, I wanted to let you know how much I've been impressed with your mentee Fred Plaster. I began working with Fred last May and he has been terrific! Fred demonstrates all the qualities that
- [WWPR](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wwpr/) - Power 105.1 New York's #1 for Hip Hop & R&B 1120 Ave. of the Americas 18th Floor New York, NY 10036 Dear Career Connection, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for bringing Danica Bradman to us. She really was dedicated to learning and as an intern she is smart,
- [WXXL](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wxxl/) - WXXL 337 S. Northlake Blvd., Suite 1024 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-339-1067 407-339-2055 (fax) Dear Jim, Here's another radio story for ya. Two short years ago I stumbled across your ad in a local newspaper. I'd always wanted to do radio, but had no idea how to get "THAT BIG BREAK." Taking a chance, I
- [WZVU](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wzvu/) - WZVU 156 Broadway P.O. Box 570 Long Branch, NJ 07740 908/222-1071 908/222-0439 (fax) April 14, 1995 Hello Jimmy!!!! I have gotten my first job in radio thanks to you Jim!! When I started I was in the Bagel Business, baking bagels. Then I hooked up with Big Joe Henry at Oldies 107.1 and started on
- [Z90](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/z90/) - May 25th, 2000 Radio Connection, As a mentor in your program I'm pleased to announce that Eric Dimaggio has completed his final assignment and will do his first shift on air this weekend. Eric was an incredible mentee and always wanted to learn more and more about the business. Eric has a tremendous future ahead
- [Mentors Make Better Instructors](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/mentors/) - New York City DJ, Chuck Dogg Many RADIO SCHOOLS claim that if you enroll with them that you will learn from a working professional. But are these teachers really “working” in the radio business, or are they “working as teachers”? We have nothing against teachers, we have high regard for teachers and commend them for
- [CJLS](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/cjls/) - 328 Main Street, Yarmouth, N.S Canada B5A-1E4 902-742-7175 Phone / 902-742-3143 Fax Dear Jimi, It is with pleasure that I send you this final audition tape by Vincent Acker. I think he has come along well as a result of a lot of hard work. A number of young people have been asking me about
- [Family Radio](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/family/) - Family Radio Radio Station WFME -- 94.7 FM/Newark 289 Mt. Pleasant Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 212-736-3600 April 29, 1994 Dear Jim, This letter is long overdue, but I felt I had to write to let you know how helpful the broadcasting course has been to my mentee Steve Phillips. Not only did he
- [Infinity Broadcasting Network](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/infinity/) - Infinity Broadcasting Network Jones Satellite Networks 8250 South Akron St. Suite 205 Englewood, CO 80112 303-784-8762 / 303-784-8786 fax May 20, 1998 Dear Jimi, This is to inform you that Michael Reed, our mentee, has officially been hired by Jones Radio Network. His hire took place April 16, 1998. Obviously the program works. It's been
- [KBPI](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kbpi/) - 1380 Lawrence Street, Studio 1300 Denver, Colorado 80204 November 8, 1996 Jimmy, This letter will serve as your notification that Jessica Stout was hired by Jacor Broadcasting in Denver as a part-time air personality on August 1, 1996. Jessica has been working on KBPI since that time, and is doing a great job. Feel free
- [KFMX](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kfmx/) - KFMX 94.5 The Home of Rock-N-Roll 4413 82nd Street Suite 300 Lubbock, Texas 79424 (806) 798-7078 Dear Jim, I would like to thank you for sending Jim Guthrie (now known professionally as "Jim Gee") our way. Jim is now a valued member of our staff. Jim benefited from being on sight when an opening was
- [KGGO](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kggo/) - 95 KGGO Des Moines' Best Rock 3900 N.E Broadway, Des Moines, IA 50317 Jimi Petulla Radio and Career Connection Dear Jimi, Today is a good day, just a few weeks after our mentee finished his Radio Connection course, he called to inform me he has landed a job with KCCQ/KASI in Ames, Iowa. A market
- [KIFM](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kifm/) - KiFM 3655 Nobel Drive, Tuie 470 San Diego, CA 92122 619.587.9800 619.587.0254 (fax) 2/13/96 Radio Connection Jim Petulla, This is to let you know that Frederick Green has now been with KiFM, San Diego for about 4 months ... and is assuming more responsibilities easily, as they are presented. As you know, this was my
- [KIQO](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kiqo/) - PURE GOLD 104 FM KIQO-FM P.O. Drawer Q Atascadero, CA 93423 (805) 466-6511 (805) 544-6695 Dear Radio Connection Staff: I would like to thank all of you for all of your help during my enrollment in the Radio Connection. The course was very informative and helped get my foot in the broadcasting door right away.
- [KISN](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kisn/) - KISN 97 FM 4001 South 700 East, Suite 800 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 January 19, 1995 Dear Jim, I would like to begin this letter saying to the many people who read this that I am a real person from Salt Lake City, who is currently participating in the Radio Connection program, and my
- [KITS](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kits/) - KITS FM 730 Harrison St., Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94107 415-512-1053 415-777-0608 (fax) Hi Jimmy. Just a quick note to thank you for sending Greg McQuaid to me as a mentee through Radio Connection. Even before his studies were completed, Greg proved to be a valuable asset to our radio station. Upon the completion
- [KJMZ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kjmz/) - Radio Connection Broadcast School Intern Turned Production Assistant in Texas KJMZ 100.3 FM Dallas/Fort Worth Dear Jim, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach mentees through Radio Connection. I've enjoyed being able to share my professional radio experience with them, and I hope they benefited from it as well. Please do not hesitate
- [KJR](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kjr/) - Seattle Sports Radio Hires Production Assistant from Radio Connection Program Sports Radio 950 KJR 190 Queen Anne Ave. N., Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 285-2295 (206) 286-2376 (fax) 11/18/94 Dear Jim, Just a quick note to let you know that Chris Cruz has been officially hired as production assistant of KJR AM & FM
- [KKSF](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kksf/) - Smooth Jazz KKSF 103.7 340 Townsend 4th Floor / San Francisco, CA 94107 415-975-5555 Phone / 415-975-5573 Fax To: Jimi Petulla Cc: Danny Neiman Re: Carima Idine Date: 3.18.01 Jimi: Per my conversation with Danny last week regarding Carima Idine, I am about to hire her as KKSF's Sunday evening board operator. Carima's outstanding interest
- [KNIX](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/knix/) - KNIX FM 102.5 P.O. Box 3174 Tempe, AZ 85280 602-966-6236 602-966-7435 (fax) Dear Jim, Chalk up another success story for radio connection! About six months ago you contacted me at KNIX inquiring about my willingness to enter an agreement with you and a prospective mentee to take your broadcasting course. Not knowing a thing about
- [KRZR](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/krzr/) - KRZR 103.7 1765 North Fine Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 209-252-8994 To Whom It May Concern, I have been the Fresno instructor for "Radio Connection" since 1987. In that time, I have seen a remarkable growth of many of my mentees into fine radio talents. The reason, "Radio Connection" is a carefully planned, well-rounded course that
- [KSDO](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/ksdo/) - KSDO KSDO Building 5050 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 Dear Jim, When I get mentees like Shelton Tucker, it makes the job of instructor easy. Shelton has been inquisitive, diligent and hardworking. His attributes made him the perfect choice for a part-time position that became available here at 102.9 FM Classic Rock. Shelton
- [KSFO](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/ksfo/) - KSFO 550AM 300 Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133 415/398-5600 415/391-KING (fax) Dear Jim, Boy it has been an incredible year! You won't believe all that has happened, in fact I made a list of what I have done in Radio just within the past year. Thanks for everything. I can't tell you all the fun
- [KSSY](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kssy/) - Big Apple Broadcasting P.O. Box 79 Wenatchee, WA 98807-0079 (509) 663-5186 (509) 663-8779 (fax) Dear Jim, I finally have found that moment to drop you a line about the Radio Connection. Your program is easily one of the best that I have found for teaching people the real skills needed for that first break in
- [KTHX / KOH](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kthx/) - KTHX / KOH 575 Delucchi Lane, Suite 116 Reno, Nevada 89502 702/828-8240 Jim, I just want to thank you and your Radio Connection, for coming up with a "highly professional, crediable course on developing future radio personalities!" I'm a 42 year veteran and have seen various organizations that were "total rip off." They were only
- [KUKQ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kukq/) - Dear Jim: Just a note to let you know that our mentee, Kevin Fell is now gainfully employed in radio! Because Kevin is an intelligent, enthusiastic young man, I had no hesitation at all in recommending him for an entry-level position at our am station, KUKQ. As you know, this is the way most start
- [KVI / KPLZ](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kvi-kplz/) - KPLZ KVI Tower Building Seventh & Olive Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 223-5700 Dear Jim, Just a quick not to let you know how pleased I am to be working with you and the radio connection. After nearly twenty years in major market radio -- KFRC, KCBS, K-101 in San Francisco and here at KPLZ/KVI in
- [KZEL](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kzel/) - KZEL 96.1 2100 West 11th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402 Oregon's Classic Rock 95.3 The Alternative Station NRQ June 27, 2001 Jimi Petulla Career Connection Dear Jimi, I am pleased to inform you that our mentee, Corey St. Germain, has been hired by KZEL as a part-time/fill-in Air Talent and he's getting a lot of work.
- [99FM](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/99fm/) - FM Seattle 1150 AM Business Radio 2615-4th Avenue, Suite 150 P.O. Box 61309 Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Jim, I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how pleased I am to have had the opportunity to work with you and Career Connection. Your concept of putting the mentee into the Radio Station
- [CHOM](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/chom/) - 1310 Avenue Greene, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3Z-2B5 www.chom.com Hi Jimi, I just wanted to send you a quick note concerning Leo Daestella. Leo worked hard, followed your course, showed great dedication and enthusiasm. He impressed everyone at CHOM and eventually fit right into a position as an on-air producer on CKGM. Just recently Leo moved
- [Single Mom Becomes a Radio Show Producer in Less Than a Year!](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/marissa/) - A single mother with a high-school education, Marissa Northy went from cleaning houses to being a Morning Radio Show Producer in less than a year via Radio Connection's Broadcast Program. Here's her story: "During my lunch hour one day, I was surfing the Internet, trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my
- [Former Waitress and Radio Connection Graduate Goes to Work on Major Syndicated Radio Show!](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/lisa/) - When Radio program graduate Lisa Posey was searching one day on the Internet, she was desparate for a way into the business. Luckily, she ran across the Radio Connection Web site. "Although I was, at that time, attending school and majoring in broadcasting, it wasn't working," she recalls. It just didn't seem like she would
- [Darrell Johnson - It's Never Too Late!](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/darrell/) - A Radio Success Story From A Radio Connection Graduate One might think that once you hit your mid-40s, it's too late to start from the ground up in a brand new career — especially one as difficult to break into as Radio. But that's exactly what Darrell Johnson did. With a lot of determination, a
- [Tuition](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/radio-comparisons/) - Compare Radio Connection to Other Broadcast Schools Radio Connection Costs Less. At Radio Connection You Learn One-On-One, Not in a Classroom with Other Mentees Radio Connection is Located in Over 100 Cities and in All 50 States Radio Connection Trains You to Be A Radio Professional in 7 Months or Less 4 More Reasons for
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - W](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/w/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z W - The first letter in the call sign for radio and television stations broadcasting east of the Mississippi. Weather Reporting – Broadcasts on radio or television about local daily weather, or for local and national weather service warnings and watches. Wire services – News and press release distribution services. Write in – Added
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - N](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/n/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z NAB – The National Association of Broadcasters, which is a trade group for radio and television license holders. NAL – A Notice of Apparent Liability and Order notice is issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when it finds a station or radio company liable for a fine under legislated laws or agency regulations.
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - K](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/k/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z K - The first letter in the call sign for United State based radio broadcast stations located west of the Mississippi. W is used for stations east of the river and X for stations broadcasting from Mexico. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - L](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/l/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Level – The volume level that controls the broadcast. Liner – A written phrase that stand by themselves and are meant to communicate concise imaging. Typically, a DJ says a “liner” over an intro of a record or during a commercial break between songs and spots. Live assist – This describes how a DJ
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - J](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/j/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Jingle – A programming element such as an anthem or musical song produced by professional studio singers for commercials or radio station promotional announcements. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Letters](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/) - Find out why mentees, radio stations and others are so impressed by Recording, Radio, Film Connection's radio program. ABC News, New York, NY CHOM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada CJLS, Yarmouth, NS, Canada ESPN Radio, Princeton, NJ Family Radio / WFME, West Orange, NJ Infinity Broadcasting Network, Englewood, CO KBPI, Denver, CO KFMX, Lubbock, TX KGGO, Des
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- [One on One Learning](https://radioconnection.com/information/one-on-one-learning/) - The best way to learn just about anything is one-on-one, just you and the person who is teaching you. This allows you to interact with our structured course curriculum while developing the skills you need for a career in broadcasting or podcasting. The programs are structured, mentees must maintain the attendance standards, the mentee cannot
- [Do You Have the Passion?](https://radioconnection.com/information/do-you-have-the-passion/) - Where do you want to be in six months? Radio Connection programs prepare a mentee for entry level positions. You control how far you want to go. Hosting your own Radio Show or Podcast? Hosting your own YouTube or TV Show? Being a sports announcer or color commentator? Being a voiceover artist? Working at
- [Where are you located?](https://radioconnection.com/information/where-are-you-located/) - Where are our externships located? The better question is where are you located (because we’re there too)? “Do you live in Utah or Kansas? Well, we have connections there and we’ll find a mentor to pair you with so you can take our course without leaving. The same applies to most other states. That’s right.
- [Curriculum Overview](https://radioconnection.com/curriculum/) - INTRODUCTION This lesson will give the mentee a general overview of Radio history and terminology, and will highlight some of the skills they will be learning throughout this course. Study and Practice Tips Broadcast History Broadcast Power FCC Rules & Regulations Positions in Broadcasting Assignment #1: Broadcast History and FCC Rules and Regs. SECTION 1:
- [Contact the Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/contact-the-radio-connection/) - CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS/ LOS ANGELES OFFICE Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools Radio Connection 6060 Center Drive, Suite 1000, 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90045 OFFICE HOURS M - F 9:00AM to 6:00PM PHONE (229) 949-2676 (310) 456-8341 FAX (323) 286-4296 EMAIL radio@rrfedu.com CONTACT FORM
- [About Us (more)](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/about-more/) - For more than 25 years, the Recording, Radio, Film Connection programs for Film, Radio, TV and Music Recording have succesfully placed people into their dream careers. Radio Connection is fully recognized academic institution. President Jimi Petulla is a former radio broadcaster and was vice president of a broadcasting school before starting his own. He is
- [Refund Policy for Wisconsin Mentees](https://radioconnection.com/broadcasting-school-tuition/wisconsin-refund-policy/) - As defined by Wisconsin Educational Approval Board Refund Standards (EAB 8.03 and EAB 8.05) Recording Radio Film Connection’s refund policy shall provide a full refund of all money paid by the mentee if: The mentee cancels enrollment within 3 business days under s. EAB 6.04; The mentee accepted was unqualified and the school did not
- [Media Relations and Business Opportunities](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/media-relations/) - Brian Kraft Consultant Phone: (229) 949-2676 x223 E-Mail brian@rrfedu.com Brian Kraft is Consultant for Recording Radio Film Connection, Inc. Schools. He is a public speaker and a vocal proponent of learning from professional mentors. A non-fiction book on the subject is due out in 2012. It is rumored that it will be published by Hay
- [Become a Radio Connection Mentor](https://radioconnection.com/become-a-mentor/) - WELCOME. The Radio Connection is a licensed mentoring school that would like to connect you with a mentee near you. Every day, mentees throughout America contact us to enter the radio business. We offer those mentees a one-on-one experience. You would take them through our curriculum and teach them real-world radio. Mentees are carefully screened
- [Career Services Job Assistance Program](https://radioconnection.com/job-placement/) - One of the hallmark differences between the Radio Connection and other schools is our commitment to job assistance through our one-of-a-kind Career Services Job Assistance Program. This unique program goes above and beyond to assist our graduates in making the transition from mentee extern to radio industry professional. Thanks to our on-the-job training approach, many
- [Externship Locations](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/) - One of the biggest disruptions to your life after high school is moving away from home to follow your educational path. While getting away from home and becoming self-sufficient is certainly a worthy goal, not everyone has the opportunity, or the means, or is in a situation to make this feasible. Fortunately, with the Radio
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- [Covid-19 Update: RRFC is open & Online Learning is available.](https://radioconnection.com/rrfc-is-open-online-learning-is-available/) - To all RRFC Applicants, Mentees and Recent Grads: These are challenging times indeed. Our hearts and minds go out to all those struggling with the Coronavirus and to the thousands of health care heroes and first responders who are right now working to take our world back from this awful virus. We will get through
- [Reference Library](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/)
- [Resources](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/resources/) - Radio Connection's Glossary of Radio, Broadcasting & Podcasting Terms A B C D E F G G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Radio and Podcast Technology and How-To Guides Audio Editing https://zapier.com/blog/best-audio-editor/ For the Producer https://training.npr.org/category/audio/ How-To Podcast Resources www.bbc.com/news/business www.thepodcasthost.com
- [Radio: Milestones and Influencers](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/broadcasting-milestones-and-influencers/) - BROADCASTS THAT HELPED DEFINE RADIO Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) became President of the United States on March 4, 1933. The United States was in the midst of the Great Depression when he took office and bank failures were epidemic. On March 6th, FDR closed the entire American banking system. On March 9th Congress passed the
- [A Brief History of Radio, page 3](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-3/) - THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO 1930-1940s The convergence of talent, advertising sponsorships, and technological advancements in radio receivers, coordinated by the formation of radio networks, brought about the Golden Age of Radio (considered to be the period from 1930 through the late 40s.) The Golden Age of Radio saw the formation of new types of
- [A Brief History of Radio, page 2](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-2/) - AM RADIO: WHEN RADIO AS WE KNOW IT CAME TO BE AM (amplitude modulation) Radio, in a form that we would recognize today, began in 1906, when Reginald A. Fessenden transmitted the first broadcast containing speech and music from Bryant Rock, MA. Reginald built a complete system of wireless transmitters and receivers using amplitude modulation,
- [A Brief History of Radio, page 1](https://radioconnection.com/reference-library/history-of-radio-1/) - PRECURSORS TO RADIO In the beginning, mankind communicated long distance through drums, smoke, semaphore flags, signal lamps, mirrors and other audio or visual signaling devices. These early attempts at communication were limited to short distances. Some were only usable in daytime, others only worked at night. Most of these communication attempts were limited in where
- [What's Included](https://radioconnection.com/broadcasting-school-tuition/whats-included/) - What’s included? That’s a very good question, my friend. The exact contents fluctuate depending on what program you enroll in but the basics are listed below: First and foremost, you’ll receive instruction from a mentor, who is solely dedicated to teaching you. You will be put into a strictly structured curriculum designed to fully immerse
- [Too Good to be True?](https://radioconnection.com/too-good-to-be-true/) - "This sounds too good to be true!" But it isn't... Believe it or not, we hear this a lot. And we understand. The market is so flooded with trade schools making bloated promises and charging crazy tuition rates that it is very easy to be skeptical—especially when a school like ours comes along offering an
- [What Does It Mean To Be a Radio Connection Apprentice?](https://radioconnection.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-radio-connection-apprentice/) - In our current economy, competition in the job market has become quite fierce, where it is not uncommon for hundreds of applicants to compete for a single job opening. This is just as true in the radio market as it is anywhere else, if not more so. These days, it can take more than a
- [Executive Staff and Board of Advisors](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/board/) - Why go to a school built by academics who are NOT doing what you want to do for a living (teaching), when you could attend an Externship Program built by industry professionals who are doing exactly what you want to be doing for a living (CREATING music, films, or radio programming) The RRF family of
- [Favorite Radio Station](https://radioconnection.com/favorite-radio-station/) - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE IN SIX MONTHS? DJ, Talk Show Host, Sports Announcer, Voiceover Artist.. One-On-One Private Lessons from Real, On-Air, Working Broadcast Professionals OUR RADIO SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE PHILOSOPHY With The Radio Connection Broadcasting School Alternative you to go to college in a real radio station. That's right, with us your classroom is
- [Top Ten Reasons We're the Best](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/top-ten-reasons-were-the-best/) - The Top Ten Things you should know about the Radio Connection The Radio Connection is a mentorship program. But this isn’t like any mentorship program you’ve ever heard of. We get you inside a real radio station or on-air broadcasting operation. Have you ever been frustrated by how hard it is to get your instructor’s
- [Learn to host your own Internet show on YouTube!](https://radioconnection.com/hosting/) - Have you ever wanted to host your own radio or television show? The Radio Connection shows you how, with our new YouTube hosting training program! THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING Internet streaming is the future of broadcasting. While radio and television won't go away anytime soon, YouTube hosting has opened up a whole new avenue to
- [FAQ](https://radioconnection.com/information/faq/) - How much does the program cost? Speak with a mentee advisor about a plan that fits your budget with your mentor. Your program includes your study materials and supplies. That’s everything you need to finish the radio and broadcasting program. Do you take credit cards? Of course. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
- [Terms of Service](https://radioconnection.com/terms/) - The following describes the Terms of Service Conditions of Use for ("website") by Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools® ("RRFC"). PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING OUR WEBSITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT
- [Show This to Your Parents](https://radioconnection.com/information/show-this-to-your-parents/) - Welcome to the Radio Connection Parent’s Page. If you are a parent, relative, or guardian of a person considering our Radio mentor extern program, this page can help you understand how our program works. By the end of our program the mentee in question will have the skills necessary to be a radio DJ, talk
- [ESPN Radio](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/espn/) - ESPN Radio Nassau Broadcasting Partners, LP A New Generation of Broadcasting April 8, 2002 Jimi Petulla Career Connection Hi Jimi, Radio Connection is a success! Recently, I took on my first Radio Connection's mentee. Dan was an eager, young mentee with high expectations. He took the Radio Connections program head-on and at full speed. With
- [KRTH](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/krth/) - KEARTH 101FM 5901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034 323-936-5784 / 323-936-3427 Fax 2/23/1996 Dear Jimi, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be involved with Radio Connection. It is very hard to find reputable people to do business with in this area of the industry. Many people overlook the need for
- [KXLY](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kxly/) - ABC 4 THE KXLY BROADCAST GROUP 500 W. Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99201-2497 509-324-4000 Phone / 509-328-5274 Fax Danny Neiman Career Connection Danny, I am happy to report that Jim Wright has been working as a board operator at 2 of our stations since early June, running ball games and various remotes. And soon an
- [WJLT](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wjlt/) - Dear Jim, I just want to let you know what an enjoyable and enlightening experience it was to work as a Radio Connection instructor/mentor for Vic Conrady. Vic had a great desire to succeed in the business. He never ceased to amaze me with his wealth of questions. It was interesting for me to hear
- [WJRR](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wjrr/) - Radio Connection 1135 Terminal Way Suite 209 Reno, NV 89502 Attn. Jimi Petulla Hey there, Jimi! Just a quick note to tell you that "our" mentee Al Walz got an opportunity to work on-air here in Orlando at one of our six Clear Channel Communications radio stations, 101.1 WJRR-FM, the Rock Station. He was very
- [WLRT](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wlrt/) - WLRT / WKAN Two Dearborn Square Kankakee, IL 60901 815-935-9555 815-935-9593 (fax) Dear Jim, Over the years I have been curious about how your company operates. How you are able to offer a course in radio to individuals in the mid-west while your company is based in California? I was aware that you teamed up
- [WMJC](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/wmjc/) - The Island 94.3 FM Best Of The 80's and 90's Long Island, NY. Dear Jimi Petulla & Career Connection staff: I wanted to let you know what an asset AJ Gentile has become to our radio station. His ambition excitement and level of commitment to the radio industry really showed. And I'm thrilled to let
- [Audio Education, in Brief](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/mix/) - by Sarah Jones So you want to land a job in that glamorous industry, the recording biz. You're dying to break in, and you're ready to take the important first step--learning the ropes. Or maybe you're already in the industry and you'd like to advance your career by enhancing your skills or learning some new
- [KPWR](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kpwr/) - Power 106 FM LA's party station KPWR FM 2600 W. Olive Ave. Suite 850 Burbank, CA 91505 818-953-4200 November 11, 1998 Dear Jimi, First of all, thank you for allowing me to be part of your wonderful program! When I took on the task of training Andrew for a career in radio broadcasting, I didn't
- [Metro Networks](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/metro/) - Jimi Petulla Radio Connection Hello from the Big Apple! Let me begin by saying I was a bit skeptical at first about this program. I have 20+ years as a major market radio talent, voice talent, actor, and I taught at a broadcast facility in New York. I've seen some of the problems associated with
- [CLOSE-UP: Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/music-connection2/) - by Sarah Jones Curly in City Slickers said that the secret to happiness in life is based on one thing alone. Jim Petulla, founder of Entertainment Connection has made it his "one thing" to solve the infamous Catch-22 dilemma about dreams and careers--that you can't get a job without experience and you can't get experience
- [CLOSE-UP: Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/music-connection/) - by Karen Orsi In the days before colleges, vocational schools and student loans, the only way to get started in a career was as an extern in the field of your choice. After meeting with a potential mentor, you would simply show up at the blacksmith's shop or whatever trade you had chosen, and you
- [Why We're Better](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/why-were-better/) - With Radio Connection you are not just an intern, no, if accepted into our radio and broadcasting program you will be taking a structured course curriculum (written by working radio and broadcast professionals) under the direct supervision of a radio or broadcast professional. You will do your homework at home (that’s why it’s called “home-work”)
- [Letter from Our President](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/letter/) - If you're looking for excitement, challenge and a rewarding future, the dramatically growing broadcasting industry may be for you. In fact, there are not enough qualified broadcasters to feed today's system. By the year 2000, there were well over 12,000 radio stations, 1,500 TV stations and nearly 10,000 cable stations operating in the United States
- [On-Air Careers](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/on-air-careers/) - Radio Connection Radio Broadcasting School is designed to further your career in the radio broadcast industry
- [About Us, Page 2](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/p2/) - Radio Connection has a reputation for having the finest alternative to traditional radio school, music production and film making schools in the entertainment media industry. Unlike any radio broadcasting school, mentees learn from successful mentors in real world situations including active radio broadcast stations, voice over sessions, working with real on-air djs and talk show
- [How We Do It](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/how-we-do-it/) - Radio Connection is an Employer Trained Alternative to overpriced and ineffective Broadcast Schools. We combine the best aspects of formal schooling with on-the-job training, to provide you with the kind of real-world experience that employers desire. To find out more, call 229.949.2676 or fill out a Radio Connection Application (it costs nothing to apply). Our
- [The Best Way to Pursue a Career in Radio](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/marc-elliot/) - I studied broadcasting at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. When I graduated in 1991 I began to pursue a career in radio as an on-air personality. I landed my first on-air job at a tiny station in a tiny city in Florida (Belle Glade). Working at such a small station gave me
- [About Us, Page 3](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/p3/) - "When I first got into this program everybody told me I wouldn't make it in radio--radio was an extremely hard business to get into. I saw too many people I know who went to a communications school who are working as waiters in a restaurant because they can't get a job in radio because they
- [Radio Connection Graduate Gets Her Own Radio Show!](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/mary/) - Have you ever had a dream? Dr. Mary Stubbs-Cummings has had several. Luckily for her, she has managed to make her aspirations work together in a way that fulfills her and the people she helps. Years ago, Dr. Stubbs-Cummings received a Phd in Counseling Psychology. She coupled that degree with her Christian perspective and formed
- [Radio Connection Alumni Credits](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/credits/) - Here are just a few of the places our mentees have gone, and the projects on which they have worked, after entering Radio Connection: They have all hired on Recording, Radio, Film Connection graduates to work on their projects, shows and networks! Throughout the world, our graduates are employed in the entertainment business, in every
- [What People are Saying](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/) - Radio Connection WorksIt's your "in," your "foot in the door" to the media biz. Recording, Radio, Film Connection does what its name implies: "connects" you to someone in the business. Read More How Do You Get Your Dream Job?Radio Connection's Radio Broadcast program allows you to go to school and get a job as
- [Apple chief to grads: Glad I dropped out](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/msnbc/) - Jobs tells Stanford graduates that his move forced him to be innovative. PALO ALTO, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc.'s CEO Steve Jobs told Stanford University graduates Sunday that dropping out of college was one of the best decisions he ever made because it forced him to be innovative — even when it came to finding
- [Music Producing](https://radioconnection.com/careers/recording/music-producing/) - Music Producers Do you idolize Barry Gordy and Butch Vig? Do you dream of following in the footsteps of the Neptunes? Is it your lifelong ambition to become Todd Rungren Junior? Are you a musically gifted individual? Do you have the chops to hang with the big boys? And most importantly do you have a
- [Copywriter](https://radioconnection.com/careers/radio/copywriter/) - Are you a copywriter who’s burned out working for marketing firms and websites? Do you love radio? Have you considered becoming a copywriter for a radio station? The Radio Connection functions with a simple goal in mind: jumpstart aspiring radio professional’s careers. The Radio Connection gets you inside a real radio station where you would
- [News Caster](https://radioconnection.com/careers/radio/news-caster/) - Do you pride yourself on being a well-informed individual? Do you consume the news the way other people watch sitcoms? Are you obsessed with the goings on of the world? Do you have a smoldering passion to be a news anchor or caster? The Radio Connection’s sole purpose is to help you do just that.
- [Voiceover](https://radioconnection.com/careers/radio/voiceover/) - Do you have a voice that was made for radio? Do you have an expressive soulful melodic tone to your voice? Do people stop you when you’re talking and say, “ you should do voice over work!” Well, we can help you utilize your talents. The Radio Connection pairs aspiring radio professionals with a mentor
- [Radio Connection: Credentials and Endorsements](https://radioconnection.com/industry-edorsements/) - Not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Dear Mentees and Parents, As a recognized radio broadcasting school for the last 29 years, we have worked very hard to maintain the highest academic standards and graduate success rates. We place great value on our recognition and we want you to feel comfortable with our school.
- [Compare Us](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/) - If you are serious about a career in broadcasting, radio, hosting your own show on TV, on YOU TUBE or working in Digital Media we invite you to compare the Radio-Radio Connection with any other school on the planet. We are confident that once you compare us on the criteria that really matter you’ll see
- [How the Radio Connection Works - Blake Lampkin](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/how-the-radio-connection-works-blake-lampkin/) - The Radio Connection receives numerous inquiries about how our radio externship program functions. We’ve decided to take it upon ourselves to assemble a list of commonly asked questions to assist you in your educational decision-making process. What is the process of enrolling in the Radio Connection like? After an initial phone interview with one of
- [Radio Connection CEO James Petulla On Larry King](https://radioconnection.com/larry-king/) - The Radio Connection was recently invited onto The Larry King program to talk about how our externship program is making a difference by connecting our mentees and getting them hired. Watch Larry as he gives us his full endorsement. Thank you Mr. King!!! You have confirmed what we have been saying for years: that this
- [Radio Broadcasting Careers](https://radioconnection.com/careers/radio/) - Howard Stern is your hero. You think Casey Kasem is a clown-shoe. You want a career in radio because you think that you have the ability, the talent and the know-how. The only problem is you don’t know where to start. That’s exactly why the Recording Radio and Film Connection exists. We pair you with
- [Recording Careers](https://radioconnection.com/careers/recording/) - The music business doesn’t work like a normal business. The music industry is a beast unto itself. You can’t apply for a Record Producer’s job. You have to know people and have a backlog of prior work that is respected and revered. But how are you going to have a backlog of work if you
- [Film Careers](https://radioconnection.com/careers/film/) - You love movies. I love movies. We all love movies. Everybody loves movies. But you love movies more than most. You eat, sleep, and breathe film. You love everything from Hammer Horror films to MGM musicals. You’re obsessed with everything from Abbott and Costello to the Step Up films. You love movies. And you desperately
- [Career Choices](https://radioconnection.com/careers/) - You’ve come to the right place. The Recording Radio and Film Connection offers a unique set of opportunities for mentees that have the passion for success. The Recording Radio and Film Connection operates primarily on an externship basis. RRF has connections in the recording, radio, and film industries that facilitate our curriculum and grant you
- [Information About the Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/information/) - If you are looking to become a radio, TV or YouTube show host, an announcer or voiceover talent, you are no doubt being overwhelmed with all the information you’re finding. Different schools all proclaiming to have the best offerings. Friends and parents trying to help by adding their two cents. Your own due diligence. But
- [Connected with DJ IZ](https://radioconnection.com/connected/) - On each episode of “Connected,” multi-GRAMMY-winner IZ (Usher, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan) and his music & film biz Insiders will announce new job opportunities that have previously only been available to those in the know.
- [The Mentorship Advantage](https://radioconnection.com/mentorship/) - One of the most important components of the Radio Connection is the fact that we pair each of our mentees with a mentor—a successful, experienced broadcasting pro who teaches the mentee one-on-one in his/her place of business. We base our entire structure on the mentor-extern approach because it gives our mentees the advantage they need
- [Connections](https://radioconnection.com/connections/) - There’s an old saying you probably have heard: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” What we’re talking about is connections--industry connections to be precise. In the broadcast industries, jobs are not filled like they are in other businesses. When there’s an opening, it needs to be filled immediately. Think about it, if
- [Why Traditional Schools Don’t Work](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/why-traditional-schools-dont-work/) - What do you get when you graduate from a traditional four-year university? A degree. What do you get when you graduate from the Radio Connection? Real world experience that proves that you know how to walk the walk and numerous business connections. And in a fields like radio and broadcasting, connections are everything—they’re the universal
- [What We Do](https://radioconnection.com/compare-us/what-we-do/) - We rock. There’s just no other way of putting it. We are just the best there is at what we do. And what we do is really nice. We make people’s dreams come true. We give people careers. We’re responsible for the next generation of amazing creators in the radio and broadcast world. Why The
- [The Application Process](https://radioconnection.com/information/the-application-process/) - Simply put: It couldn’t be easier. You’ve already done the difficult part. Now, you just apply! Simply fill out the questionnaire on the form on this page and expect a call from one of our mentee advisors. Or, if you want to fast track your application, call us. After you convince one of the mentee
- [How Do We Do It?](https://radioconnection.com/information/how-do-we-do-it/) - That’s a good question, friend. Let me tell you. It’s really quite simple. For the last 30 years the Radio Connection has been making connections with powerful people in the entertainment industry. We know people all across the United States. It doesn’t matter if you live in a small town in Michigan or in Los
- [Can I Keep my Day Job?](https://radioconnection.com/information/can-i-keep-my-day-job-2/) - Can I keep my day job while attending the Recording Radio and Film Connection? In short: Yes. Look, we realize that you’ve gotta have a way to make some cheddar. And we’re cool with that. We set up our programs to work around your schedule. If you can only work nights, then that’s when you
- [Dr. Drew's Lifechangers](https://radioconnection.com/dr-drew/) - Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers is a program about giving help to those in need, helping people get to the root of their problems by understanding their faults and offering advice for the future. But most importantly, it's about helping those in during difficult times through overwhelming generosity. One of the many ways in which Dr. Drew
- [Videos](https://radioconnection.com/videos/) - Are you interested in seeing who our mentees are? Do you want to learn about how they got involved and what they’ve learned from attending the Recording Radio and Film Connection? Check out these video testimonials!
- [Success Stories](https://radioconnection.com/success-stories/) - Your journey to greatness starts with the Radio Connection!
- [Blair Schultze, Production and Creative Services Director](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/letters/kisw/) - Jimi at Radio Connection, I wanted to write a personal note to you with thanks and congratulations. Yet another Radio Connection mentee is on the payroll. Marissa Northey is running the Howard Stern show on KISW here in Seattle, just 4 months after joining the station through your program. She is a single mother and
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- [Movie](https://radioconnection.com/movie/) - Look, man. It’s the truth. The world is changing. The industry that you’re trying to get into is changing. And they don’t care if you have a degree. They care if you know how to do the work you got hired to do. You’ve been listening to me blab on now for who knows how
- [Film](https://radioconnection.com/rrf-programs/film/) - Are you the next Robert Rodriguez or Kevin Smith or George Romero? Do you have an amazing idea for the next big sci-fi franchise? Regardless if your idea is a period piece staring talking kangaroos or a dystopian super hero film we want to help you make it. We want to be in the business
- [Radio](https://radioconnection.com/rrf-programs/radio/)
- [Demo Tape](https://radioconnection.com/demo-tape/) - Creating Your Demo Tape Your demo tape is a critical part of obtaining broadcasting employment. Here are some "Do's" and "Don't" for this important piece: Don't make it too long. Resist the tempatation to include entire shows or complete commercials. The average demo tape for air work shouldn't be longer than 3 minutes. The PD
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A.A.A.A. – American Association of Advertising Agencies. A.B.C. – The American Broadcasting System AC Adult – A radio program format known as Adult Contemporary music, featuring rock and roll and pop music. Acoustics – How clearly the sound is heard in a room; the quality of sound in a given area. ADAT – Audio
- [Privacy Policy](https://radioconnection.com/privacy-policy/) - The Recording, Radio, Film Connection is the umbrella association for the Film Connection, Radio Connection and Recording Connection mentor/extern programs. What follows is the Recording, Radio, Film Connection's online privacy policy, which governs personal information gathered on our Internet sites. The Recording, Radio, Film Connection's Commitment to Online Security physical, electronic and managerial procedures have
- [Recording](https://radioconnection.com/rrf-programs/recording/) - You need to get off your ass, man. It’s time to step up. You want to be a Record Producer or a Recording Engineer. You crave a career in the music industry. You’re passionate, intelligent, and hard working. So why hasn’t it worked out for you? Because you don’t know the right people. And that’s
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- [College in the '90s: USELESS U?](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/newsweek/) - by Jacob Weisberg The first job Roger Labrador, a 1992 graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, landed after graduation was working as a short-order cook for US $4.25 an hour. Things have improved slightly since then. He's now making US $5.00 an hour at a health-food store. Pragmatists might be inclined to
- [The Radio Connection Advantage](https://radioconnection.com/about-us/radio-articles/billboard/) - by Dennis Daniel So you want to get into the radio business, huh? You want to be an Announcer? A DJ? A Copywriter? A Newsperson? A Producer? A Salesperson? A Music Director? Maybe even a Program Director! You figure, "Okay, I'll just go to college, study communications, get my degree, send out resumes and bingo:
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- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - F](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/f/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Farm reports – The National Farm Report can be heard weekly on radios across the country weekly and updates crop conditions affected by weather. F.C.C. – The Federal Communications Commission is the federal agency that is responsible for issuing licenses, rules and regulations overseeing all radio-telephone and television originated signals. Feed – To transmit
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - C](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/c/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Call letters – The I.D. or official legal name of a radio station, such as KROC-FM. Campaign ads – Commercials in a series that have the same theme. Cans – A slang term for headphones. Cart – Used to store recorded sound before the advent of digital technology, a cart is similar to an
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - Z](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/z/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Zero - The number of radio terms we could find that begin with the letter Z. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - Y](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/y/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Yabba Dabba Doo - What Fred Flinstone says when he's happy. This was put in here to see if you were paying attention. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - X](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/x/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z X - The first letter in the call sign for radio stations broadcasting south of the border in Mexico. Many times these stations have sales and corporate headquarters in the United States. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - V](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/v/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Voiceovers – A production technique using a disembodied voice as broadcast live or pre-recorded in radio, television, film, theater or in a presentation; spoken by someone who also appears on-screen in other segments, voiceovers can also be commonly referred to as an off camera commentary. Voice Track – A pre-recorded voice of a radio
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - U](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/u/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z UHF – Very high frequency waves, channels on the TV which are 14 to 83. UPI – United Press International, a national news wire service. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - T](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/t/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z TAG – A short addition which is added to a radio or TV commercial message. (T) Talk radio format – A type of radio format where listeners call in and talk to the DJ. Teletype – A news receiver, usually Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI), which is fed into stations by
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - S](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/s/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Sales Manager – A radio station employee who is responsible for the department which sells radio commercials and other radio products. SDARS or Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service – XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Segue (Pronounced seg-way) – moving from one musical selection to another without any announcing or interruption. Share – The number
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - R](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/r/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z RAB – Radio Advertising Bureau. Radio – Telecommunication by modulation and radiation of electromagnetic waves. Ramp – The instrumental beginning of a song leading up to the vocals, also known as the intro. Ratings – An estimate of the size of an audience shown as a percent of a total group of people surveyed.
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - Q](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/q/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Queue - a number of cuts or commercials that are waiting to be played back in a specific, predetermined manner as in a station break. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - P](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/p/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Payola – The Payola Scandal came to a head in the 1960s when DJ Alan Freed, the man who coined the term, Rock and Roll and eight other DJs were accused of taking money in exchange for record airplay. Today, technically, it is legal to accept money for playing a record on the radio
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - O](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/o/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z On demand audio – The act of streaming or turning audio into digital data and transmitting it over the Internet. On the beach – A radio industry term for being unemployed. Open mike – A mike which is live, on at the given moment. Obscene language – A term that is most often used
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - M](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/m/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Major market – A large city radio or TV station. The top 20 cities in the U.S. (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc.) Man on the street – A type of interview. MBS – The Mutual Broadcast System. Media – Any type of advertising service – radio, TV, newspaper, etc. Medium market – A
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - G](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/g/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Gain – A term for volume. Gore Commission – During mid-1997, President Clinton appointed a 22-member Advisory Committee on the Public Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters, which became known as The Gore Commission. The Commission's primary task was to recommend obligations for the nation's 1,544 television stations and its report was submitted mid-December
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - H](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/h/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Headphones – Headsets or earphones used to hear whatever you are recording, or broadcasting, at each given moment. Hit the post – Deejays often use this term to describe talking up to the point when the lyrics begin without stepping on the beginning of the vocals. It also refers to talking up to the
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - I](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/i/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z I.D. – A station’s legal identification, usually given at the top of the hour. Inflection –The blending of the voice that carries us from one pitch to another. Interference – Static caused from another radio or TV station due to being broadcast over the same band. Imaging – The type of promos (Fifties Rock)
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - E](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/e/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Engineer – the technician responsible for maintaining and fixing the radio station's equipment such as consoles, microphones and transmitters. (E) Ethnic Radio – Ethnic radio programs typically broadcast in different languages from major metropolitan areas across the U.S. They are produced locally and cater to the cities with the highest concentration of the respective
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - D](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/d/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z DAT – Digital Audio Tape, used in digital systems. Data Transmission – The sending of data, such as audio or video messages, by breaking the information down into the smallest bit units that a computer understands. Daypart – A portion of a radio station's broadcast day, usually split into Morning: 6-10am, Midday: 10-2pm, Afternoon:
- [Radio Broadcasting Glossary - B](https://radioconnection.com/glossary/b/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Backsell – A term for a technique used by DJs where the deejay announces the title or the artist of the song he just played. Backtiming – Calculating the intro time on a song before its vocal begins and starting the audio source or CD along with that song so when the preceding audio

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- [Salt Lake City](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/salt-lake-city/) - If you want to break into radio in the Salt Lake City market, the RADIO CONNECTION can provide you unprecedented access to the industry where other radio schools cannot. We are the only school that gets you in the door of an actual Salt Lake City radio broadcasting studio as a radio mentee extern, learning
- [St. Louis](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/st-louis/) - If you want to break into radio in the thriving St. Louis market, the best way to do it is to extern in a real St. Louis radio station. That's where we come in. Don't make the mistake of spending 10-50 thousand dollars or more on an expensive classroom-based radio training program at a college
- [Tampa](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/tampa/) - If you want to go to school to break into radio in the Tampa radio market, the RADIO CONNECTION can get you into the heart of the action where other radio schools can't. We get you in the door of a real gets you in the door of an actual Tampa radio broadcasting studio, working
- [Virginia Beach / Nortfolk](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/virginia-beach-nortfolk/) - In Virginia Beach-Norfolk and the Hampton Roads area, the best way to launch a radio career is to extern in a real Virginia Beach-Norfolk radio station. That's where we come in. Why spend upwards of 10-50 thousand dollars to "learn" radio broadcasting in an expensive college or trade school, when we can train you in
- [West Palm Beach](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/west-palm-beach/) - There's no better way to break into the West Palm Beach radio market than to extern in a West Palm Beach radio station--and no school better than the RECORDING CONNECTION to get your foot in the door. It makes no sense to spend up to 50 thousand dollars to attend a radio broadcasting school in
- [Charlotte](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/charlotte/) - Do you want to get working in radio in Charlotte? With us, you can extern inside of a real Nashville radio station. Radio Connection is the radio school alternative that gets your foot in the door and gets you training from inside the industry. Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools, RRFC is known for
- [Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/greensboro-winston-salem-high-point/) - Congratulations–you’ve just found the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point radio school alternative! The Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools (RRFC) is a trade school or post-secondary institution that takes a completely unconventional approach to getting our mentees actually training inside of the very same industries and environments in which they want to build their careers. As program
- [San Jose](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/san-jose/) - Make no mistake–one of the best ways to break into radio in the San Jose radio market is to extern in a real San Jose radio station. That’s where we come in. What would be the point of spending 10-50 thousand dollars to study radio broadcasting in a classroom, when we can train you in
- [Chicago](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/chicago/) - In Chicago, the best way to break into radio is to work in a real Chicago radio station as an extern. That's where we come in. Why waste 10-50 thousand dollars to attend a formal classroom radio training program in a college or trade school, when we can train you in a real radio broadcasting
- [San Bernardino / Riverside](https://radioconnection.com/school-locations/san-bernardino-riverside/) - In San Bernardino, Riverside and the Inland Empire, one great way to launch a radio career is to extern inside a San Bernardino-Riverside radio station. That’s where we come in. Why pay upwards of 10-50 thousand dollars to study radio broadcasting in a college or trade school classroom, when we can educate you more effectively

## Success Stories

- [Ruben is currently working with his mentor on a show for the English premiere league.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/ruben-is-currently-working-with-his-mentor-on-a-sow-for-the-english-premiere-league/) - “I had an internship in college with a radio station, I always knew from the first day this was what I wanted to do. I had on air time about a month ago with my mentor and another one on CBS live radio after I returned from the World Cup in Brazil! I’m all about
- [Invest in Your Future](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/invest-in-your-future/) - This day was really eventful. I ran the board for the Sherriff talk show as I do every other Thursday. My mentor was super awesome and let me record a spot for the station. He also let me mix it down and put it in the log. Chuck is really awesome when it comes to
- [Jack Esko's own podcast and YouTube channel!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/jack-eskos-own-podcast-and-youtube-channel/) - Before attending classes through Radio Connection, Jack Esko did a program with sports mentoring group for 6 months. After graduating the radio program with KKVV Christian Radio with Fred Hodges, Jack Esko has successfully started up his own podcast and YouTube channel! Jack's YouTube Channel Podcast
- [Producing!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/producing/) - "This past week I helped edit and produce a segment for the night show on Mix 93.3. I learned the tricks of editing and making the sound equal. I also learned about leaving a second at the end of the segment to allow for smoother transitions. I consider myself to be pretty adept at editing.
- [Callan McClurg hosted the play by play of a LIVE game on June 13th for the San Diego Force!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/callan-mcclurg-hosted-the-play-by-play-of-a-live-game-on-june-13th-for-the-san-diego-force/) - "Everything is FANTASTIC!! We're chugging into the Sports Broadcasting unit of the course and I also have some good news!! Through the station, I am now doing ACTUAL SPORTS PLAY BY PLAY BROADCASTING!!"
- [Get real air time as you apprentice!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/get-real-air-time-as-you-apprentice/) - "It was GREAT and productive night during my mentor’s radio shows this past Tuesday. I conducted my first full length interview with my first subject, a former high school baseball teammate who had to overcome a rare disorder at a young age to get back on the baseball field, where he excelled in high school,
- [Can't wait for Week 2!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/cant-wait-for-week-2/) - Hello fellow mentees! I wanted to let all of you know that my Day 1 was awesome! Being in the same room and the excitement of being on the air live with Joe Grande was an experience that I am constantly thinking of all week. Can't wait for Week 2! I also got to meet
- [Another Door Opens (Pt. III)](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/another-door-opens-pt-iii/) - "Not only would I be able to nab another star athlete and one of my close friends on the PLNU camps, I raised the bar for this interview. My interviews with Parker and Wiggins were both done via phone conversations that were pre-recorded, edited and posted hours after on my Mixcloud page. The demand on
- [First Two Weeks!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/first-two-weeks/) - "So far Brendan has me helping him a lot with his MOS or man on the street segment. This is where we go around downtown Chicago and ask people our daily question. After that we begin to splice and edit the answers for their show. When he goes and does his podcast he has me
- [Experienced Mentors](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/experienced-mentors/) - "I'm already having a blast! My mentor is a really nice guy and he's doing a great job of showing me the ropes!"
- [](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/715/) - Graduate Produces Howard Stern! How did single mom Marissa Northy go from cleaning houses to producing the Howard Stern show in less than one year? Radio Connection's radio program! Find out how she did it. Read More Alumni Hits The Big Time! Learn how Radio Connection's radio program launched alumni Howard Parker on a
- [Can't wait to see what I'll learn next week](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/cant-wait-to-see-what-ill-learn-next-week/) - My second day at KHTS was great. I spent my morning sitting in on a talk show with local police officers. I really enjoyed this because Justin let me sit next to him and he showed me a little how the board works. I'm slowly feeling a little bit more comfortable and I'm very grateful
- [One on One Sessions](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/one-on-one-sessions/) - "It was fascinating to watch and I learned so much in the process!"
- [After a Podcast Tutoring session...](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/after-a-podcast-tutoring-session/) - "Thank you so much for giving me this tool that's a stepping stone to my future!"
- [Everyone here has been so amazing.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/everyone-here-has-been-so-amazing/) - "Hello Radio Connection Community. I must say, I am EXTREMELY excited for this opportunity. Music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and now I have the opportunity to contribute to it. The only other time in my life I have been so excited to start a
- [I am a regular part of the show and am on the air every time I am there.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/i-am-a-regular-part-of-the-show-and-am-on-the-air-every-time-i-am-there/) - "I had been a regular listener of my mentor Tommy G when he was the "leader of the late night" on one of New Jersey's biggest stations a few years ago. You could only imagine how thrilled I was to hear that he was going to be my new mentor. He wasn't just a talk
- [Having a blast](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/having-a-blast/) - "I am having a blast and look forward to getting my name out there."
- [I had a great first day with my new mentor Jay Dixon.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/i-had-a-great-first-day-with-my-new-mentor-jay-dixon/) - I had a great first day with my new mentor Jay Dixon. We reviewed the early experimentations of radio back in the 19th century with innovators like Hertz and Marconi at the forefront and groundbreaking moments such as the very first commercial (lasted just over ten minutes at a Queens, NY law firm) the very
- [This week I pretty much jumped into it!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/this-week-i-pretty-much-jumped-into-it/) - "I chose the music, hosted the show, produced it, (all under supervision of course) It's getting easier and the more I put my hands on it, the more I understand and can picture my own show easier. Also, the program's newspaper people are doing an interview with me, so I guess I’m doing okay!"
- [I’m freaking proud of it.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/im-freaking-proud-of-it/) - "Tonight we went through start to - as close to finish as we could get - creating, recording and producing the radio show! We went through and picked the music, made sure it flowed nicely, got the show outline ready and then recorded the talking points (including MY introduction to the show) and then produced
- [It was INSANE!!!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/it-was-insane/) - "Yesterday was the first day of the NFL year which means free agency and trades could begin. It was INSANE!!! Trades for players you never thought would be traded happened and deals were being signed with big target free agents switching teams. Let's just say it was a lot of fun to listen and read
- [Vince Vaughn was on the show and it was incredible!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/vince-vaughn-was-on-the-show-and-it-was-incredible/) - "The interview was over the phone but it was none the less incredible. He was so funny, and knowledgeable about sports. It was a thrill to hear one of my favorite actors on the phone on the same radio station I was at. I can't wait to do these kinds of interviews, crossing my favorite
- [Jacob Daniels is having a blast at KFBK 1530 AM in Sacramento](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/jacob-daniels-is-having-a-blast-at-kfbk-1530-am-in-sacramento/) - Jacob Daniels is having a blast at KFBK 1530 AM in Sacramento with mentor Pat Walsch! Pat stated that Jacob has been a very hardworker, enthusiastic from day one, and always eager to get in the studio and learn more! Jacob has even been helping out other externs at the studio whenever he can. Currently,
- [My mentor is absolutely phenomenal.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/my-mentor-is-absolutely-phenomenal/) - In 2002-2004 David worked as an intern 101KLOL before attending Radio Connection. “My mentor is absolutely phenomenal. I love working with him. I’ve been listening to him for the last four years on the radio here in Austin and it’s been great being able to learn from a legend. I’m truly excited about this opportunity
- [Brian found his golden opportunity through Radio Connection. ](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/brian-found-his-golden-opportunity-through-radio-connection/) - Brian always dreamed of being on the air now has the opportunity to work a weekly radio show with Melody Allen in Whittier, CA. After several attempts at finding a home for his talent, Brian finally found his golden opportunity through Radio Connection. “Since I was in high school i wanted to be in radio.
- [Maryam has had the opportunity to work a radio show weekly and develop her skills](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/maryam-has-had-the-opportunity-to-work-a-radio-show-weekly-and-develop-her-skills/) - Since enrolling in the program, Maryam Shapardson has had a variety of different types of radio opportunities to add to her experience artillery! Maryam has had the chance to intern and extern at three different radio stations in Southern California. Maryam has such a passion for working in radio that she was ready and willing
- [Sundance Dawe's Own Radio Show](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/sundance-dawes-own-radio-show/) - In recent months, Sundance had his own radio show at FFC Free Radio where he externd under John Miller. His desire to work hands on in a real radio station led him to the Radio Connection; his goals are to do Voice Overs and eventually become a Radio DJ. John Miller stated that Sundance’s show
- [Alan Soriano recommendation from Jim Daniels, NBC Sports Radio](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/alan-soriano-recommendation-from-jim-daniels-nbc-sports-radio/) - "Thank you guys at Radio Connection for providing a service that has allowed me to pursue my dream :)" -- Alan Soriano “Alan is an amazing talent, so much so I have trouble staying out in front of him. When I give him an assignment he finishes it in record time and then looks ahead
- [Radio Mentee Zoe Meeting with Program Directory at KIXY](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/radio-student-zoe-meeting-with-program-directory-at-kixy/) - This superstar broadcaster talks the future of radio in broadcasting via internet, video, and podcast. Over the last couple of months, Zoe and her mentor Jim Daniels at NBC Sports Radio have been working on a pitch package for a fun sports show Zoe created and hopes to star in! Most recently, Zoe was offered
- [Real Broadcasts, Real Experience.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/real-broadcasts-real-experience/) - "A GREAT first day at the radio station! I shadowed and help co-host their show with my mentor during Session one. I had the pleasure of interviewing Craig Elsten, the voice of the San Diego Sockers of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) who joined us to talk about the Sockers' 2013/14 regular season, which
- [Learn Broadcasting from Local DJs You Hear on the Radio.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-broadcasting-from-local-djs-you-hear-on-the-radio/) - "I met with my mentor yesterday afternoon, and he’s a very cool cat. The great thing is I've been listening to this guy for the last four years on the air in Austin and it's a real honor to be able to learn the ropes from a legend. I'm truly excited about this opportunity and
- [You can't get this experience in a crowded classroom.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/you-cant-get-this-experience-in-a-crowded-classroom/) - "With my mentor covering the recent playoff run for the Dodgers as well as other sports happenings, I've been exploring my range by reading the practice commercials in the textbook, and recording a few and sending them off. Already finished with my assignments, I have been working on commercials that stretch my voice and have
- [Learning should be fun.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learning-should-be-fun/) - "I am really enjoying this program, and so glad and honored to be a part of it. My mentor has been great! His insights have really helped me understand the art of what broadcasting is. Not to mention he is a great guy to boot. He gave me some assignments which I have had fun
- [Get your foot in the door.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/get-your-foot-in-the-door/) - "Since meeting with my mentor I have been working on vocal techniques and very rough recording of the second assignment. I have also started my own podcast just for fun and love it"
- [Work on your own live radio show!](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/your-own-live-radio-show/) - "I spent 14 hours straight in the studio and completed my very own first show live on the air! I’m having a blast and good things are happening for me!"
- [Work on real commercials with your mentor.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/work-on-real-commercials-with-your-mentor/) - Working off the previous lesson I took the commercials I scripted and added music to make them more appealing. Spent most of the time between last lesson and this choosing what music to use. I was very pleased with the choices I made. My mentor said the scripts I wrote were excellent as good as
- [Learn the Fundamentals from a Radio Professional](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-the-fundamentals-from-a-radio-professional/) - I got a good idea of the different commercial types and how matching the style to how the copy is written is a real effective way to come out with a good announcement. (It) was real preparation and understanding before even so much as turning the mic on.
- [Get a job, and job assistance, with your mentor.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/get-a-job-and-job-assistance-with-your-mentor-2/) - I absolutely love my mentor! He is a blast, and I think he likes me a lot too. My mentor is now going to be helping me get me a job with his station after I'm graduate the Radio Connection, so I'm doing pretty well. Not only this, but my mentor is also going to
- [Have your mentor put you live on the Radio and host your own radio shows.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/have-your-mentor-put-you-live-on-the-radio-and-host-your-own-radio-shows-2/) - My mentor, who I am externing for, asked me to contribute to the women's day program. I have to do a live show on spoken word and poetry and I will be live interviewing some young ladies. The will be my first experience live on the radio and I will be heard via the internet
- [Get hands-on experience within a real radio station.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/get-hands-on-experience-within-a-real-radio-station/) - When I first got to my mentors’ station, my mentor gave me some tests that reviewed the history of radio, as well as the rules, regulations, and guidelines of broadcasting. We also went over the FCC’s importance in broadcasting and the different types of employment opportunities in broadcasting. We also went over a lot about
- [Receive One-On-One Advice from Your Mentor](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/receive-one-on-one-advice-from-your-mentor/) - Today I met with my mentor and we went over my homework, which consisted of recorded commercials that were 30 to 60 seconds long. Everything went very well. I am getting better and better with more practice, and as the Radio Connection program progresses. My mentor is a good teacher, as you can't get away
- [Work with Real Professionals](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/work-with-real-professionals/) - Everything is excellent with my mentor. The first session with my mentor went amazing, as well as the station. Everyone in my mentors’ station are all completely welcoming, and have plenty of work for me to assist with. I am extremely happy and stoked with my progression in the Radio Connection. Thank you all so
- [Learn by doing.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-by-doing/) - Today, at my mentors’ studio, one of the board operators for the station had me cover the board for him. At the top of the three o'clock hour I mistakenly played a national commercial in addition to our local break. I talked to my mentor about it and he said to just do a two
- [Learn the ins and outs of Radio Broadcasting on Real Equipment](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-the-ins-and-outs-of-radio-broadcasting-on-real-equipment/) - During my session today with my mentor, I got the opportunity to get into the recording booth and record some commercials I had been practicing. I recorded five different commercials twice, and after I finished recording, my mentor and I sat down so that my mentor could give me his feedback. The encouraging thing was
- [Learn from your mentor how to broadcast live.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-from-your-mentor-how-to-broadcast-live/) - My mentor and I are getting along well. I was also on the air for the first time this morning, talking about the Cal vs. Washington Basketball game I went to last night! I think it went very well!
- [Get a job, and job assistance, with your mentor.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/get-a-job-and-job-assistance-with-your-mentor/) - absolutely love my mentor! He is a blast, and I think he likes me a lot too. My mentor is now going to be helping me get me a job with his station after I'm graduate the Radio Connection, so I'm doing pretty well. Not only this, but my mentor is also going to help
- [Have your mentor put you live on the Radio and host your own radio shows.](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/have-your-mentor-put-you-live-on-the-radio-and-host-your-own-radio-shows/) - My mentor, who I am externing for, asked me to contribute to the women's day program. I have to do a live show on spoken word and poetry and I will be live interviewing some young ladies. The will be my first experience live on the radio and I will be heard via the internet
- [Learn Broadcasting Hands On at a Real Radio Station](https://radioconnection.com/student-quotes/learn-broadcasting-hands-on-at-a-real-radio-station/) - In this lesson I learned the differences between a P.S.A, Paid Programming,and Infomercial which was the question I had and mr. Gonzalez answered it for me. I composed a PSA of my own and created it as if it was a segment on the radio and had background music. I also learned the things that

## Videos

- [Watch Radio Connection on Larry King Now](https://radioconnection.com/vids/larry-king-now/) - The Radio Connection was recently invited onto The Larry King program to talk about how our externship program is making a difference by connecting our mentees and getting them hired. Watch Larry as he gives us his full endorsement. Thank you Mr. King!!! You have confirmed what we have been saying for years: that this
- [Radio Connection on Dr. Drew's Lifechangers](https://radioconnection.com/vids/radio-connection-on-dr-drews-lifechangers/)
- [Sam Greenfield - Why One On One Is Better](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-why-one-on-one-is-better/) - The advantage of doing one on one as opposed to a classroom is, if I am facing someone directly and there is no one else around, they feel less inhibited about asking me questions. They feel less inhibited about saying what about if I go to do this or how about if I pronounce it
- [Eliot - The Concept Is Brilliant](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eliot-the-concept-is-brilliant/) - I have been connected with Career Connection for the last 5 years. I have been an instructor for them. The whole concept of Career Connection in my opinion is brilliant because it harkens back to a time when mentees were people that externd with professionals and that has been the basis of the whole Career
- [Sam Greenfield - Why This Course Is So Great](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-why-this-course-is-so-great/) - When our environment, when I teach with some exceptions is here at the radio station. And so this is important, people tend to underestimate this. You are in the radio station. You get a feel for what’s going on. You are not on the air but you get a feel for what’s going on. You
- [Sam Greenfield - What You Will Learn](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-what-you-will-learn/) - Some of the things that the mentees learn are simple things like and this might sound funny, how to breathe. You would be mazed at how many people don’t know how to breathe and I will show you what I mean. When you breathe your stomach should go out because air is filling your diaphragm.
- [Eliot - Lets Talk About Cost](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eliot-lets-talk-about-cost/) - Let’s talk about cost. When you go to college, look at the money you spend and then when you walk out of college and you have a degree after you spend forty, fifty thousand dollars or whatever it is and you walk to me. I have kids coming to me all the time with their
- [Rob - Phenomenal Program](https://radioconnection.com/vids/rob-phenomenal-program/) - As a mentor for Career Connections in the radio division it’s a phenomenal program. Not only is it a way for me to pick up a little extra money on the side for my job and teach a mentee what I do for a living. Some radio and television. But also the fun part about
- [Chuck Dogg - What I Like About This](https://radioconnection.com/vids/chuck-dogg-what-i-like-about-this/) - R&B hip hop back in the day joint. It's your man, Chuck Dogg triple threat at 1-800-505-1051 and also on the text message at 41051, how was your weekend so far? Was it good? All right cool, I’m sure you heard about the spot, right. The spot is huge. It’s called a spot for a
- [Stephanie - What Its Like](https://radioconnection.com/vids/stephanie-what-its-like/) - My name is Stephanie Swaazo. I am a Career Connection mentee, actually I'm a graduate. I graduated about last May. I was with Chuck Dogg for about 4 months. We did a whole summer program. I traveled everywhere with him. It was actually fun. I found about Career Connections, I was searching online actually, I
- [Sam - The Mentor Apprentice Concept](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-the-mentor-apprentice-concept/) - Because what they do is they take somebody who wants to study something in a particular career and match them up with someone who can kind of serve as a mentor in that career field and that’s the person from whom you get your training. So after talking to Jim about this for a while
- [Rick - The Radio Connection Advantage](https://radioconnection.com/vids/rick-the-radio-connection-advantage/) - I will tell you right now on the Fargo area I've got the jump and it's all because of the Career Connection and Jim Pettula, from Hollywood, California. Will I recommend somebody else? Well of course I would but with his success may be I don’t want to, may be I want to keep this
- [Mayan - Why I Chose Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/vids/mayan-why-i-chose-radio-connection/) - I definitely investigated rational schools and it’s obviously a very individual choice about what you are looking to do but for me this was the way to go. I would definitely recommend it because it allowed me to continue to work to have a job and then still do the training that I wanted to
- [Marie - Why This Works](https://radioconnection.com/vids/marie-why-this-works/) - I really feel this is the way if you want a job in radio that the way to go to is to get into the station and like Radio Connection, Career Connection they will get you in. They did for me.
- [Eric - I Got Hired My First Week](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eric-i-got-hired-my-first-week/) - Couple of days later, this is the first week I was working there, couple of days later he asked me if I would like to have a weekend job on the board not on the air just ringing the board. Paying someone else’s voice tracks. And what was I supposed to say, no. I mean
- [Stephanie - My Recommendation](https://radioconnection.com/vids/stephanie-my-recommendation/) - Hi! My name is Stephanie is Swazo and I am a mentee with Career Connections with Chuck Dogg and I highly recommend this program to every body because I learnt everything from talking on the air to how to use Pro Tools. And it was just hands on experience that I recommend to everybody. I
- [Mayan - The Connections I Received](https://radioconnection.com/vids/mayan-the-connections-i-received/) - Well, obviously the key thing is he is a working individual. So he has got the connections. He has been in a lot of great markets obviously right here in New York. So he has got but not only with New York, he has been in Las Vegas. He has got connections in DC. So
- [Marie - This Program Got Me Hired](https://radioconnection.com/vids/marie-this-program-got-me-hired/) - The training started in November six and a half years ago and within a month and a half I was asked to do morning traffic reports. I was scared to do it but I said of course. Might as well as jump in. and that’s when I did traffic reports for nearly a year. And
- [Maersk - What Appealed To Me](https://radioconnection.com/vids/maersk-what-appealed-to-me/) - I am Maersk Dora Dora. I am a Career Connection mentee under Chuck Dogg from Power 1051 NYC. I got into Career Connection because I was looking for a career that would utilize my talents correctly and radio and voice over seemed to be the thing to interest me most. So I looked it up
- [Howie - Why Radio Connection Is Better](https://radioconnection.com/vids/howie-why-radio-connection-is-better/) - The difference between Jim’s school as an internship which is a way that it should be done and the school say if I go to a school for a 4 or 5 years and pay 20 or 30 thousand dollars a year to go to school there and take a whole lot of classes that
- [Maersk - Get Your Foot In The Door](https://radioconnection.com/vids/maersk-get-your-foot-in-the-door/) - I am Maersk Dora Dora. I am a Radio Connection mentee and I highly recommend Radio Connection because it gets you a foot in the door with the pros. I work with a pro Chuck Dogg from Power 105.1 and he has told me everything I needed to know to get myself into the real
- [Lila - This Is My Dream](https://radioconnection.com/vids/lila-this-is-my-dream/) - My name is Lila Walker and I am already a broadcaster. I grew up working on dairy farm which I worked on 12 years. I always dreamed of getting into radio but I never thought that I would have the opportunity to find the answers and the rise of the cost of college situation these
- [Julio - My Show Is Number One](https://radioconnection.com/vids/julio-my-show-is-number-one/) - I guess I have been doing this for about almost a year now having the morning show. I am pretty proud of that. I am the number one show. I am more than happy I dialed that number to Jim. Career Connection helped me in my career, has given me a career a new career
- [Howie - Nobody Gave Me A Chance](https://radioconnection.com/vids/howie-nobody-gave-me-a-chance/) - When I first got into this program everybody told me that I wasn’t getting into radio, radio was an extremely hard business to get into that none of the interns that they had here before the internship of a couple of weeks is nothing compared to what you can get through Jim’s Career Connections which
- [Frank - Why I Chose Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/vids/frank-why-i-chose-radio-connection/) - Hi Frank Toohill. I am an attorney. I do a lot of juvenile law work in the state of Connecticut but I was also interested in getting into radio. So I looked around to see what was available. There is a school in this area that charges about $6000 for the course. You are at
- [Howie - Right Place Right Time](https://radioconnection.com/vids/howie-right-place-right-time/) - I looked around and I said that I am not going to have job skills. When I come out I am not going to know anybody in the business and the internships work. When I come in here and I was studying under Al I got to meet the program directors and I got to
- [Stephanie - Demo Tapes And Pro Tools](https://radioconnection.com/vids/stephanie-demo-tapes-and-pro-tools/) - Another thing I liked about Career Connections when I first started there was actually the big book that we have. I would read but I would stutter and Chuck just always used to tell me to take my time to pronounce things a little better. So by the time the program came and I had
- [Eric - Delivering Your Dreams](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eric-delivering-your-dreams/) - Here is a little thing I thought of. You should change it instead of Career Connections to Dream Connections because you are actually putting us in our dreams. You are kind of the fantasy island type of thing. You take what we want the most. You out there in front of us and we have
- [Dr Fox - My Second Career](https://radioconnection.com/vids/dr-fox-my-second-career/) - I am Dr. Martin Fox and I am a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. I am 44 years old. I conduct a busy plastic surgery practice. I see patients and operate on patients every day and I was always interested in radio and with the help of Career Connections I acquired and refined my
- [Dottie - They Got Me Connected](https://radioconnection.com/vids/dottie-they-got-me-connected/) - This business is a tough one to get into and I couldn’t have done it without Connections, Career Connections and it’s a great concept. It really is. You have people in the job, on the job, working with you one on one taking you with what I might add great enthusiasm. The job that I
- [Daniel - Personal Attention](https://radioconnection.com/vids/daniel-personal-attention/) - Mr. Petulla arranged this all from Career Connections in Los Angeles. He had asked me to give me 3 stations where I would like to work at as a trainer and I gave him 3 choices. My first being WBSY and he made the connection through telephone that I do my training here at WBSY
- [Brian - You Cant Learn This In College](https://radioconnection.com/vids/brian-you-cant-learn-this-in-college/) - The level of experience that I get from doing this is incredible. It’s nothing that any college could teach me. I gained so much ground here faster than even my level of expectations and after I paid money for the course I expected quite a bit. And for me it actually surpassed my level of
- [Alan - They Open Doors for You](https://radioconnection.com/vids/alan-they-open-doors-for-you/) - I have started a new career at the ripe old age of 49. Jim Petulla was Career Connection and Mr. Bob Jones are both excellent people in my opinion. Career connection, if you abide by what they tell you in the training material there is no way that you can go wrong and these people
- [Howie - Now I'm A Radio Producer](https://radioconnection.com/vids/howie-now-im-a-radio-producer/) - Hi my name is Howie Eisenhower. I am 24 years old and I am currently employed in WFYV FM at Lang beach, Jacksonville , Rock 105, I am going to throw that in there real quick. That’s the station id and I am just used to saying it. Right now I am doing the morning
- [Joe - It's About Connections](https://radioconnection.com/vids/joe-its-about-connections/) - People who are running a radio station have to trust you. They have to know who you are. You have to have a face and a resume. Obviously getting into radio and getting into television is like getting with the NFL. People say how did you get to be a DJ? How did you get
- [Mayan - We Worked Around My Day Job](https://radioconnection.com/vids/mayan-we-worked-around-my-day-job/) - I highly recommend Radio Connection over traditional colleges and schools because it really gets you into the field as quickly as possible. You are working one on one someone who is already in the field and also the important thing for me is and I am still doing it right now, obviously I want to
- [Kathleen - Heres What I Do](https://radioconnection.com/vids/kathleen-heres-what-i-do/) - I am Kathleen Collins and you are listening to smooth jazz 99 FM. Hi I am Kathleen Collins and I am standing in front of KEZX radio station in Seattle Washington. This is where I come everyday to train to be a radio announcer. Lets go in and take a look okay. This is the
- [Stephanie - How My Mentor Helped Me](https://radioconnection.com/vids/stephanie-how-my-mentor-helped-me/) - I have built up the confidence because I have always like music, I have always been into music but I never really knew if I could talk in front of people. So when I used to read for Chuck, he used to tell me like you just got to knock it out. You can’t be
- [Rob - Beating The Catch 22](https://radioconnection.com/vids/rob-beating-the-catch-22/) - There is a real catch 22 in the job market today. If you read any ad in the news paper you will find 2 things all the time. The first thing is that companies want experience and the second thing is that they are not willing to train. Well how do you get in to
- [Maersk - Hands On With Pro Tools](https://radioconnection.com/vids/maersk-hands-on-with-pro-tools/) - What I liked about Career Connections was that Chuck was a very open minded person when it comes to his doing it. He knows what he wants to teach and he doesn’t micro manage at all. He will teach you something and if you doing it wrong he will just tell you all right do
- [Dan - Saving Money Hands On](https://radioconnection.com/vids/dan-saving-money-hands-on/) - I would recommend this highly to anybody who is interested. First of all you save money because you know what you want to do. So you go to where you need to get the information without spending a whole lot of additional money. And then other than that the fact that you get hands on
- [Mayan - How I Got Hired from This Program](https://radioconnection.com/vids/mayan-how-i-got-hired-from-this-program/) - I am Mayan Levinson. I am a graduate of the Radio Connection. I worked with Sam Greenfield here in New York and I am currently working at two stations, actually a couple of stations. I am doing a weekend gig at a radio station out in Amagansett, New York, WEHM and I am also traffic
- [Stephanie - Classrooms Dont Deliver](https://radioconnection.com/vids/stephanie-classrooms-dont-deliver/) - Sitting in a classroom, if you want to actually be in broadcasting I don’t think sitting in a classroom is really fun because being in broadcasting, they can’t write something on a board that you are going to learn. Me working with Chuck actually it was exciting because he does the job already. So I
- [Sam Greenfield - Our Structured Curriculum](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-our-structured-curriculum/) - The difference between Radio Connection and other schools that purport to be like it or a university is that Radio Connection gives you a book that a small woman can’t carry. It’s a huge book and the reason for it is it covers everything. It covers all aspects of broadcasting, communications, licensing, enunciation, pronunciation, commercials,
- [Chuck Dogg - Why Mentoring Is The Way To Learn](https://radioconnection.com/vids/chuck-dogg-why-mentoring-is-the-way-to-learn/) - Our actual comparison, I think that this is actually much better because this is a one on one situation with me and the mentees that I have. I actually don’t do this for the money, I actually do it more so because of the fact that I care about people and I feel like my
- [Chuck Dogg - You Gotta Try This](https://radioconnection.com/vids/chuck-dogg-you-gotta-try-this/) - Are you listening to me? Listen to me close. This is Chuck Dogg at Triple Threat, Power 105 New York City. I am a Radio Connection and Career Connection mentor and I am here to tell you the best thing to do is to get down with this program. It’s personalized. It’s not a lot
- [Maersk - You Need Real World Experience](https://radioconnection.com/vids/maersk-you-need-real-world-experience/) - What I like about Radio Connection was that again I wasn’t going to be spending time in another classroom with 40 people. I have been to college and I graduated from College and I learnt a lot in college but when I got into the real world it’s a whole different story. Because while you
- [Sam Greenfield - The Type Of Mentee We Accept](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-the-type-of-student-we-accept/) - One of the things I love about Radio Connection is if you sign on with us and you give us your hard earned money we work for you. We really work for you. I have kept contact with mentees long after their class has finished. They would call me up for advice, they would email
- [Steve - What A Radio Station Looks For](https://radioconnection.com/vids/steve-what-a-radio-station-looks-for/)
- [Sam Greenfield - Why I Recommend Radio Connection](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-why-i-recommend-radio-connection/)
- [Sam Greenfield - Meet A Mentor](https://radioconnection.com/vids/sam-greenfield-meet-a-mentor/)
- [Howard - Great Follow Up](https://radioconnection.com/vids/howard-great-follow-up/)
- [Eric - So Many Opportunities](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eric-so-many-opportunities/)
- [Eliot - I Love Being A Mentor](https://radioconnection.com/vids/eliot-i-love-being-a-mentor/)