Fractional Radio Leadership

Fractional Sales Management & Revenue Services

Fractional Sales Leadership

  • Embedded sales leadership for radio stations without the cost or rigidity of a full-time executive
  • On-site, remote, or hybrid engagement models tailored to market size and team structure

Sales Execution & Accountability

  • Establishing clear expectations, cadence, KPIs, and accountability for sellers
  • Creating consistent sales rhythms that drive focus, confidence, and results

Broadcast & Digital Revenue Integration

  • Aligning broadcast, streaming, and digital advertising into simple, sellable solutions
  • Helping sellers position digital as a strategic complement to radio, not a bolt-on or distraction

Proposal Quality & Pricing Confidence

  • Improving proposal structure, storytelling, and value articulation
  • Strengthening pricing confidence and reducing discount-driven selling

Seller Development & Mindset

  • Rebuilding seller mindset from transactional order-taking to consultative leadership
  • Coaching sellers to think and act like local marketing advisors

Owner & GM Revenue Strategy Support

  • Supporting ownership and market leadership with real-world revenue strategy
  • Assisting with market positioning, sales structure, and growth planning

Sustainable Local Revenue Growth

  • Focusing on strong fundamentals that drive long-term, repeatable revenue
  • Designing systems that sales teams can execute consistently across radio and digital platforms

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Dave Sturgeon
dave@davesturgeon.com
928-920-1020
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Testimonials

 

“One of radio’s biggest differentiators is the ability to be live and local. Dave really understands that by harnessing DJs/talent for endorsement opportunities to increase revenues for the stations and local businesses. At the end of the day, the client’s success is our success. These campaigns are sold as premiums to clients, and Dave really does a great job explaining the benefits and what they can expect based off his years of experience in the business. His knowledge and expertise are top notch. He is very hands on and takes the time to develop relationships. I truly consider Dave as part of my team; he has really helped me grow.”

Dmitri Biba, Senior Account Executive Hubbard Broadcasting, West Palm Beach FL

“Dave sat down with us, explained the whole process, then tailor-made our radio strategy to attract high-end sellers in our market. Dave landed the #1 Radio Host to exclusively endorse us, set up the entire campaign, and we immediately got a response from our first radio ad. In fact, that first radio deal brought us a GCI of $9,000. In the past 9 months, radio has produced 58 inbound calls from “Come List Me” sellers and is by far our #1 generator of “Come List Me” leads. I highly recommend Dave and would encourage you to put him at the top of your list if you’re thinking of doing radio advertising. He is highly respected in the radio industry and has a lifetime of experience as a radio personality, station manager, and advertising agency consultant for motivated real estate agents. If you’d like to know more about Dave, give me a call.”

Rick Kendrick, Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty of Florida (561) 702-4782

“Dave has truly been a pleasure to work with. Our team had never implemented “Radio” as a lead source for our real estate business, but since we started it has been a game changer. Not only does it provide a great return for our business, but Dave has been so easy to communicate with & make changes as necessary for our business. Whether we are changing out the ad that is running on the station or have questions about our billing, he is always so quick to respond. During our time with Dave, he has also helped us strategize when it came to adding, switching, or removing a radio station. The market is always changing & it is vital that you work with people that know and understand that about this industry. If you are considering Radio as a lead source for your business with Dave, we say go for it! Highly recommend it.”

Courtney Hayek, Senna House Buyers, Houston TX

“I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Dave for the past 8 years, and I can confidently say he’s among the most radio-friendly agency owners I’ve ever worked with. His creativity and deep understanding of how radio can benefit local advertisers sets him apart. Dave’s coaching skills have significantly improved our radio personalities’ live endorsement delivery and their overall approach to endorsing products and services for our local clients. Dave’s extensive experience as an on-air personality, Sales Manager, and Station Manager provides a unique perspective that’s proven invaluable in negotiating and executing successful local radio endorsement campaigns. I highly recommend Dave’s expertise to any station manager looking to optimize their radio endorsement strategies for local clients. His practical guidance will benefit your programming and sales teams, driving success for your station. Working with him has been a privilege, and I look forward to more successful collaborations in the future.”

Cass Jacob, Vice President of Sales iHeart San Diego CA

“I’ve worked with Dave Sturgeon on numerous endorsement campaigns over the past 10 years and each one has generated great results for clients, the station and for me as the on-air talent! Dave’s Local Radio Endorsement package covers everything a station manager or GSM needs to get started maximizing this often-overlooked revenue stream! From client negotiation to polishing copy to coaching your personalities in best endorsement practices, Dave is the real deal, and the pro you need to boost your stations’ revenue. Plus, he’s a great guy and easy to work with! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

John McComb, 36-years as Primetime Radio Personality, Newstalk 980, CKNW, Vancouver BC

 

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