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10 Questions with ... HaZe
August 4, 2009
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NAME:HaZeLAST WITH:Z1077 KSLZ St. LouisPHONE:7573196134EMAIL:hazeonair@gmail.com
Please begin by giving us a brief career history ...
My journey began in Manhattan ... can you believe it? Well, actually it was the "Little Apple" in Manhattan, KS at KJCK, The Big Kat 975. Then I ran into one of the best programmers in the biz, Jay Michaels, and he told me to pack my bags and head to Austin, TX, where I rocked the airwaves as the late night dood at KDHT HOT 933!
After keeping it weird in the ATX and partying a lot, I headed back to my hometown in Wichita, KS and helped PJ and the crew launch CHANNEL 963. I was actually the first personality to debut on the station back in 2005. With the success of Channel 963 being launched, Jay Michaels gave me a shout and needed help launching WZNR, The New Zone @ 1061 In Norfolk/Va Beach, so I headed east and spent over a year in drive-time in Hampton Roads.
In 2006, Tommy Austin gave me the chance to win at KSLZ Z1077 in St. Louis and I had been there holding down the #1 spot at night up until the recent Clear Channel layoffs in April.
1) What do you do to maintain a positive mental attitude and stay motivated?
Drink ... ha, I kid I kid! Actually I stay positive and focus on looking for the next great opportunity each day. I have a handful of very talented friends in the industry who give me the support I need to stay focused. I also realize that everything happens for a reason and the next big opportunity is just right around the corner.
2) How are you occupying your time, besides looking for a job?
I spin records throughout the STL and other cities to keep my name out there, so when something does come along I will be ready to jump right back into the game!
3) Do you plan on sticking with the radio industry?
Without a doubt, that's what I was put on this earth to do!
4) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?
This is it. I have been lucky throughout my career to maintain a job in the industry.
5) What's the best way to get your foot in the door?
Networking, networking, networking ... and did I mention networking?
6) What has been your best resource for finding out about job openings?
Friends in the industry and, of cours,e All Access!
7) What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get a job?
Traveled 200 miles with only 100 bucks to my name just to get an interview.
8) What's the most unbelievable question you've ever been asked in an interview?
"Would it be okay to pay you with drugs, alcohol and women?"
9) With consolidation there are definitely fewer jobs. How do you separate yourself from the pack?
I aircheck myself every day. You're only as good as your last aircheck. I also make sure to keep up on my web skills and video blogging skills because that is most certainly where you make yourself more valuable than others. The days of having coworkers update the website and do these things for you are over! Last but not least, I never burn a bridge!
10) Are you spending as much time listening to radio as you used to?
Indeed! You have to keep up on who's doing what and what's going on. The minute you start to slack is the minute someone else lands the gig over you!
Bonus Questions
Your favorite quote?
"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind" Louis Pasteur
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