15 - Love Your Work and Love Your Life -- Mark "Friedo" Friedman

Homing In with JD Tomlin ... Connecting You with DFW Communities, Lifestyles and Real Estate

In this episode of Homing In hosted by JD Tomlin we're joined by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a radio veteran with about 30 years of experience in talk radio and podcasting.

Friedo got his start in 1994 producing a Fantasy Football Show on 570 KLIF, before climbing the ranks to producing and hosting various talk shows on the same station. He later moved to sports radio 1310 The Ticket, where he took on roles in station management, show production, and hosting. After nine years at The Ticket, Friedo joined ESPN in the same roles.

In 2016, Friedo founded FriedoNation Productions, an audio production business that specializes in spoken word podcasts. He continues to produce and host sports podcasts, but has also established a method of marketing small businesses through hyper-local, community-based podcasts.

In this episode, Friedo shares his insights on the evolution of talk radio and the rise of podcasting. He discusses the challenges of building a successful podcast and the importance of finding a niche and engaging with your audience. He also talks about his experience in station management and the business side of the radio industry.

Later in the episode, Friedo shares his approach to marketing small businesses through hyper-local podcasts. He explains how he works with businesses to create engaging content that resonates with their local community and how this approach can be an effective alternative to traditional advertising methods.

Whether you're a radio enthusiast, a podcaster, or a small business owner looking to explore new marketing strategies, you won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with Mark "Friedo" Friedman. Tune in to this episode of The Tomlin Team podcast and discover how podcasting and hyper-local marketing can help businesses reach new audiences and build strong connections with their community.

JD Tomlin founded The Tomlin Team in 2010 and quickly built a successful team that has been voted one of the Best Real Estate Teams by D Magazine for the past 8 years. JD often is called upon to share his success and insight from years of experience as a Broker Associate, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, and Graduate of The Real Estate Institute. JD’s meticulous attention to detail, great communication skills, and strong leadership abilities are strengths that our clients value the most.