Loyd Ford is the President and Chief Strategic Officer at Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works (RPC). He specializes in the intersection of business and competitive sports, focusing on marketing, advertising, and human resources to enhance local radio's value in the modern economy. Loyd's insights have been featured in Radio Ink Magazine, The Lake News, NewsBreak, and Editor & Publisher (E&P) Magazine.
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Loyd Ford's coverage is strongly focused on sales and marketing, with an emphasis on expert commentary and announcements. His articles revolve around providing insights, strategies, and advice for sales professionals.
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At some point in a radio seller’s career, the numbers flatten. Not because effort disappears, but because the client mix has quietly hit a ceiling. You’re working, showing up, following through, but the same accounts, the same categories, the same budgets are producing the same results.
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