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Its a great story Dan. Well done. It proves that there are still opportunities out there, you just have to make them happen. Good luck, but I dont think you need it!
You're right Steve, he doesn't need it. Dan's got the attitude any employer would be searching for in all staff. He wants to succeed, and will as a consequence.
The original aircheck definitely wasn't commercial standard, but Dan's endeavour was. He soaked up the advice, and has now signed with Southern Cross Austereo.
Keep living the dream, Dan! The industry needs more people with this spirit.
Like Dan, I also started at B-FM but back when it was 2BCR. I also moved to 2SSR, then onto 2GLF. In between I have also been to 2CA, Triple M Sydney and a 2 year stint at C91.3. I too sent out air check's here & there and got some very good feedback from a number of people that helped me along the way. I am still at 2GLF having natural fun (read: no constraints but with self programmed music) and would love another crack at the commercial market, but who wants to take on a 48 year old whose only skill & love is to play music & give information to the punters? All with a free flowing style that thumbs its nose at the current straight-line convention?
Great story, glad he got an on air gig, I would have hired him if I had a gig at the time - Phil Brandel Hot100/Mix1049
I thought it was a massive effort driving 6 hours from the Gold Coast and staying overnight in Inverell so I could chat to Cads for my first gig at at 2NZ. I did the same for Muswellbrook and drove 8 hours to Wagga for my current gig at Star FM. I thought I went to a lot of effort for each of my 3 jobs but Dan, has worrier instincts. If he were on a battlefield, I wouldn't want to be the enemy. Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Hope to work with you one day Dan - Pagey - Star FM/2WG Wagga Wagga