I am flying back from Florida today. I was down there to meet with some business contacts and some friends/ radio people at the Dolphins game. It is funny the things you learn when you are in my business. 10 years ago, I knew nothing about handicappers OR radio. I have learned a lot over the last decade. For instance, not all radio stations are created equal. I am not talking about their coverage or listenership. I am talking about the people running the stations. Not all are the same. Like any other business ,I guess, there are stations that are nice and at the very least grateful for the relationship we have and there are others that are a lot like that dick you knew in college. You know, the one that thought his s+*- didn't stink and thought someone else should pay everytime you went out because you should be grateful to be around them. Radio stations are the same, some ,like ESPN 760 in Florida and actually 6 or 7 other markets are great. They appreciate our relationship. They get my family and I tickets when they can. They go out of their way to make sure I know how much they value our relationship and want both of us to succeed. There are other stations that have NEVER offered me anything. Not so much as a thank you for your business. Honestly , it starts at the top. It is human nature to hire people like you and when you have a dick at the top,well, it shows in who they hire. I find myself really pulling for the good guys in the radio bizz.
We are having a GREAT season! We have won 7 out of the 8 weeks this season. We are up over 30 games this season and were 6-2 last Saturday and 3-1 Sunday! We are winning! A LOT! Guys going to Vegas are coming back happy.. YES, Happy coming HOME from Vegas. They are seeing how good selections can really make it a great trip! If you are playing the games, NOW is the time to sign up! Hoops starts in 13 days and we are going to continue winning! Don't get left out. Don't lose on your own!
I am heading to Vegas on Friday for the first round of a National Football Handicapping contest sponsored by the Las vegas journal and the M Casinos Sports book. Should be a great time. I will be on Las Vegas radio Friday night @ midnight. Ouch, that's 2am Oklahoma time. Hope I don't say anything offensive , actually I am sure I probably will. I always seem to. Should be a fun weekend. Have a great week and good luck! Jack
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