Ron Stone is the President and CEO of Adams Radio Group. A 35 year radio veteran, Stone has senior level station and market management experience as well as experience in sales, operations, and finance. Hear how an accounting job somehow led to him running a radio company, as Ron and Chachi sit down for a socially distanced video chat! On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Ron Stone about: 1. Starting in radio as an accountant 2. His time at Beasley Media Group & being mentored by George Beasley 3. Buying and selling a radio station 4. Becoming the CEO & President of Adams Radio Group 5. Leadership during coronavirus And much more!
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Ron Stone is the President and CEO of Adams Radio Group with 35 years of experience in the radio industry.
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Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind the scenes look on the myths and legends of the radio industry.
PEOPLE MENTIONED:
George Beasley
CJ Jones
Steve Hardy
Jim C. Miller
Matt Mills
Andrew Ashwood
Jody Freitag
Jim Richards
John Isley
Billy James
Michael Martin
Charley Pride
Rick Gannon
Roy Park
Al McGowan
Steve Adams
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