Get into the industry with no formal qualifications and how it's possible with Richard Midson.

So when thinking of broadcast then radio is in mix too and so was
a nice surprise when Richard was the first to comment in one of
the Facebook groups I was posting in, he was genuinely interested
about what the show as about and before long he was booked in.


The standout theme was Richard got in without formal
qualifications, it was this talking point that recurs throughout,
it was also great to hear from somebody from radio background and
just how it is being the talent broadcasting on the airwaves.


You can find out more about Richard by going to Richardmidson.com
or CanIMakeAHitPodcast.com


Sneak preview Audiogram:
https://share.descript.com/view/S4kkDzsMO78


During the episode we go through some talking points:
Where did you start off, what did you do to get in?
- When did you realise you were destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the
industry? Moving through the industry, how
has your skillset changed? ‘Getting
into broadcast with no formal training’
- how did you find getting in those early gigs, by luck,
perseverance, connections?
- with your many hats on when it comes to your roles, how do you
manage switching between?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what
sticks out for you?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what is yours?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?

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Thanks for listening!


Ben


For more info on our guest Richard:


Richard Midson is a former news anchor, editor and journalist on
UK radio. He’s also a YouTuber who made a show which gained 1.6
million views across it’s episodes. He’s a podcaster and makes a
show called “Can I Make a Hit Podcast” and he also used to help
prepare the leader of the third largest political group in the
European Parliament for media interviews. But Richard’s greatest
passion is helping others get heard. He’s always believed that
not enough people are getting their stories across in the media.
He wants to help everyone ask great questions and answer them too
as guests, in order to help them share their stories with the
world.