I work in a totally non-radio related business that is going through some job "re-assignments."

Today, we had a motivational speaker come in to help us with some of these "transitions"... not always a fun topic.

However, my ears perked up when the speaker stated that he was formerly a highly energetic DJ that loved the industry.  He worked his way to almost the top of the radio market in the 80's in his market in Southern Ontario before the station was bought out by one of the conglomerates and was axed due to the bean counters.

Getting shut out of the industry was one of the hardest things that happened to him when he tried to find another job (due to burning some bridges.)

However, the point of his presentation was that he re-evaluated his "portable" skills and eventually ended up as a motivational speaker (in additional to his other jobs.)  
I have to admit that I am not a fan of motivational speakers (NO ONE is that happy or energetic), but this speaker definitely used his radio skills in a new field of employment.

I don't want to use his name in case he's a member here.

Any other former radio personalities here transfer to another profession using their broadcast skills?

Davester.