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10 Questions with ... Billy Peterson
July 17, 2023
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1. How in the world did you even get into radio?
I always had a passion for broadcasting, and in college, that brought me to several radio internships where my love for radio took off. I got my foot in the door by taking on a volunteer role at The Q 99-7 upon graduation.
2. What's one thing you wish you had known about radio when you first started?
That radio is personal. While 30,000 people may be hearing your voice at any given time, it's a personal experience for each listener. That knowledge has dramatically changed my approach to everything from on-air breaks, imaging writing, social media captions, E-Blasts, etc.
3. How has God pulled you out of your comfort zone?
By teaching me that if you're comfortable, you're not growing. You can have comfort, or you can have growth, but not both. That has forced me to do and try things professionally and in my personal life that I wouldn't have been bold enough to try because I naturally like playing it safe.
4. Some great advice you recently received is…
Successful people do consistently what other people do occasionally. Keep showing up and be faithfully obedient in the small things, and watch what God does with that.
5. Tell us about someone who you really respect and why?
My grandfather. He treasured what's most important in life. He did not chase after fame, money, or success. He was always available, humble, and showed honor to his wife and family. That's the sort of legacy I want to pass on.
6. What's one thing you try to do when life gets hard?
Shoot some hoops. Seriously. Usually when tension rises at home or at work, I just need to take a step away, clear my mind, talk to God while doing some sort of sporting activity, and I almost always come back to the situation levelheaded, and spiritually grounded.
7. What's something about you that would surprise most people?
If I had a different career path, I'd love to own my own farm with a breakfast joint on site.
8. What's your go to song when the windows are down and you're driving on the highway?
Social Club Misfits - Got What You Need
9. In three words describe your ideal vacation.
Wooded family lake
10. Tell us one thing that you bought recently that WASN'T on your grocery list.
Kefir milk. What even is that?
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