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