About Randy Lane
Ryan Seacrest, Jimmy Kimmel, Kidd Kraddick, Jamie & Danny Bonaduce, Billy Bush, Mancow, Roger Darren & Marilyn, Leeza Gibbons, The Bert Show, Lex & Terry, Dave Ryan, Mark & Brian, Ace & TJ, Javier Romero, Don Bleu, Paul & Young Ron, and scores of others in every format. What do these top radio and TV personalities all have in common? They have all been directed and coached by Randy Lane.
The Randy Lane Company was launched in 1996 with the mission of, "creating brand depth for radio stations by developing morning shows that generate ratings and revenue.” Randy created an innovative method for coaching talent that was inspired by his coaching mentor Timothy Gallwey (Inner Game of Tennis). This method focuses on asking the right questions combined with an honest and ego preserving way of giving feedback so the talent has ownership of their growth.
Randy’s radio career began as a DJ in college where he became fascinated with Top 40 morning legends Rick Dees and Scott Shannon. He was having so much fun on the air (Mornings, middays and afternoons) that his parents kept asking when he was going to get serious about his career path!
After ten years of too much fun on the air, Randy brings the perspective of a Program Director at Star 98.7/KYSR Los Angeles where he created the first successful major Modern AC, Q101/WKQX Chicago, and WRQX/Washington D.C. He has also been a General Manager and has collected numerous industry awards including Billboard's "Consultant of the Year" for Adult Contemporary and Top 40.
Randy has long been a student of the creative process and human potential, completing several Artist’s Way courses, The Forum and numerous creativity/metaphysical workshops. He lives in Los Angeles where he hangs out with his three daughters, and manages to slot in time to hike with his golden retriever Lacey and do tai chi.
What others say about Randy
“Randy has been called a ‘talent whisperer.’
His is a rare company, where they work every day to stay open to new ideas, to new ways of doing things. There isn't one way to do a morning show. He listens with an open mind before coming to conclusions about what is working and what needs work.
He has the patience to walk into a meeting with no judgments, to listen to every player -- from the intern to the GM -- with equal attention. He makes everyone feel part of the process and by doing so, often uncovers opportunities and ideas that might otherwise have gone undiscovered.
His calming demeanor can diffuse the tensest situations. Part talent coach, part marriage counselor, Randy often uses mediation skills to help bring the team from dysfunction to function.”
– Angela Perelli, The Randy Lane Company
"Randy Lane is a wise and knowing sage whose guidance helped make me America's 9th most-popular late night talk show host."
– Jimmy Kimmel
“He asked me who was the best talent coach in the business, and I told him there is only one: Randy Lane.”
– Paul Castronovo, Paul & Young Ron, The Big 105.9, Miami
“Your session was great... You had to feel good knowing that you had the most attended event at Bootcamp... Everyone loves you and has so much respect for your theories.”
– Dave Sposito, KZZU, Spokane
“GREAT session this morning– best one of the convention! Thanks for sharing your expertise!!”
– The Gene & Julie Show, The New 103.7 Lite FM/KVIL
“I don’t want to speak badly about the consultant that our station hired about a year ago. But after our meeting with him yesterday, and being made to feel as if we’re not worthy of being on a small market college radio station– much less Morning Drive in Market #6, we SO appreciate you.
You really have a gift for working with and coaching radio talent. From our own experience and from speaking with other talent that has worked with you, no one has anything but compliments. Literally 100% of the people we speak with say that you challenge them, encourage them and make them better on-air communicators and people. In your very subtle and quite way, YOU are a High-Def Personality! Your demeanor, insight and skill in bringing out the best in people is truly a gift, Randy.” Thanks for sharing that gift with us!
– Kevin Avery, The Fish, Atlanta
“Randy…you were definitely a hit. Really appreciate you helping us out”.
– Pat Paxton, Entercom
“I was in the crowd at bootcamp this year, and I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your presentation. To my mind, you saved bootcamp.
I've been in morning radio in New Zealand for over 20 years, have dominated ratings, had a nationwide show, won every radio award there is to win and find myself creeping into the unenviable position of being seen as a radio– at 43.
For you to come along and talk so much bloody sense at such a time was a turning point for me. You brought up SO much about the art of radio that I'd forgotten, and desperately needed reminding.”
– Mark Bunting, The Radio Network, New Zealand
“I LOVE Randy’s reviews. Always give me different angles of the show that sometimes I’m too close to. Other times Randy confirms things I’ve been thinking for months. I just love getting his feedback.” – Bert Weiss, The Bert Show, WWWQ, Atlanta
"If I never was able to speak to you or see you again and all I got from you was this monthly review, you’re still worth DOUBLE the money. No kidding. Fresh perspective, great ideas and provocative analysis. Thanks for all the time you put into it (and for being a morning show genius)."
- Kidd Kraddick, KHKS, Dallas
"I tell you this every freakin time, but you ARE THE BEST and you can quote me. Your reviews are the single most helpful tool I have for my show, and I’ve got plenty of tools. Your knowledge of the show (and radio) and your insight is worth its weight in gold."
– Kidd Kraddick, KHKS, Dallas
“I directly attribute the success and growth of our show to the work Randy’s done with us. I’ve never worked with a consultant who has had such a positive affect on a show.”
– Mark Renier, GM 99X, Atlanta
“I couldn’t agree more about Randy.”
– Jimmy Baron, 99X, Atlanta
"I learned more from you in our brief sessions than from all of the other consulting minds I’ve encountered in 25 years combined.”
– Tim Hunter, Mix, Seattle
"Your energy was infectious and your encouragement was much appreciated!”
– Jenn Hobby, The Bert Show, Atlanta
"Randy was instrumental in my growth as an air talent. I had all the ingredients but I didn't have the recipe. Randy is a master chef. The guy helped us dominate in our demo other demos as well. Randy Lane is, flat out, the gold standard."
– Mikey, The Mikey Show, KBZT FM 94-9, San Diego
“There are a lot of ‘Talent Coaches’ and ‘consultants’ out there! But there's only one Phil Jackson of radio. Randy Lane has worked with the Best talent in radio, Period. I am honored to have had the opportunity to learn from him. If you wanna take your career to the next level, call Randy Lane.”
– Chio, WRDW, Philadelphia
“I've had the pleasure of working with Randy Lane off and on during my career and he's has been an amazing mentor when it comes to talent coaching and programming. No one is better than Randy when it comes to understanding and knowing how to coach real talent and taking them to the next level. Under ratings guidance in the 90's as a member of one of the longest standing successful alternative morning shows in Atlanta– 'The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie & Jimmy', we reached our highest ratings. I've also worked with Randy on developing talent in other dayparts. For radio to survive in the future we must depend on 'personalities' and Randy is definitely the person who can nurture this development.”
– Leslie Fram, Program Director, 101.9 RXP, Co-Host with Matt Pinfield
"I can't stand Randy Lane. He can teach a morning show in just days what took me over 25 years of mornings to learn. Thanks a lot, Randy. Where were you in 1985 when I needed you? Randy understands that perfect blend of science, art and pure fun of morning radio.”
– Dave Ryan
“The Randy Lane Company has a unique ability to increase the competency of the air talent without compromising the overall vision of the radio station. His insights into the nuances of PPM, content management and idea generation have been a great asset to our high profile morning shows.”
– Paul O'Malley, Regional President, Citadel Broadcasting
"When we wanted to hire a coach, we thought about the shows we like and respect, and they all had Randy Lane as their coach. Its a no brainer!"
– Free Beer and Hot Wings, Grand Rapids
"Working with Randy Lane and his team gave me the tools to create a great radio show. Now I feel like I have a solid foundation under me on which to build. Choosing to work with Randy was one of the best investments I ever made. I am confident it will continue to pay off."
- Lisa Wexler, The Lisa Wexler Show
"The weekend The Bert Show spent was not only romantic filled with sunsets, sunrises, champagne, chocolate, hot oil and late night games of spin-the-bottle but it also got us focused and made us look at ourselves and our show's evolution. Over the years he's been instrumental in helping me with ppm and there is simply nobody better at defining the characters on your show. And he has soft skin and good hair."
—Bert Weiss, The Bert Show, Q100/Atlanta, Syndicated
“I wear a silicone "WWRD" bracelet to the studio every morning.
Randy becomes a silent partner of your morning show. He provides positive direction during coaching sessions and, if need be, serves as a mediator between your PD and your show. Randy has made me stronger as a personality and his input is worth so much to me that I had him written into my contract. I can’t imagine how cool it would have been to work with Randy Lane as my PD back in the 70’s, er, I mean 80’s. Yea, let’s stick with 80s.”
—Cadillac Jack, Cadillac and Dallas, KICKS 101/Atlanta