Michael McFadden is the host of “Real Talk with Michael McFadden” (Monday and Thursday, 8 – 10pm). He also co-hosts “The Toni and Griff Show with Michael McFadden” (Monday throughFriday, 10am – noon). He took a little time to give advice to up and coming talk show hosts.
What made you want to start your radio show?
I was writing my first book, Truisms: The next LEVEL … Can it be that Simple?, and I was thinking about the marketing aspect and thought, “Why not Internet radio?” Aug 20, 2013 will start our fourth year. The show has grown. I have been nominated as “Hottest Talk Show Host.” I still say, “Wow! Pinch me.”
What do you love most about what you do?
One of the most enjoyable things about hosting is the excitement in the voices of people that ask, “I would love to be a guest on your show.” When I say, “I have a spot for you tomorrow,” it’s very rewarding knowing I can assist others in hitting their “next level” in life.
How important is your self image in what you do?
It’s funny you ask that question. When I was around 12-years-old, I never wanted to be known as “that guy who”… As an adult working in the entertainment side of things, I still follow the same rule. My motto is “Never leave someone with something negative to say about you.”
How do you balance work, building your brand, being a husband and being a father?
That’s easy. I work with a great team at the Santiago Firm. My great executive assistant, Nikki, keeps the schedule tight with family as a part of it because there’s nothing like date night with the Mrs. and video game night with our son.
What advice would you give to aspiring radio hosts?
1. Ask yourself, “What am I looking to achieve with a radio show?” 2. Know your audience. 3. Be consistent — Consistency breeds success.
My book Truisms is doing well and the live “truisms” workshops have been getting great reviews. I am still teaching sales classes and you can catch me hosting events all up and down the East Coast.
How can people find you?
Twitter and Instagram is @DC2ATL and www.michaelmcfadden.com
