As we close out 2024, there are some people who need to be thanked. In the day-to-day hustle and bustle, sometimes we forget to thank those people who make our blessings possible.
First, I want to thank our dealer affiliates across America for living up to the promises I make on the air. Without them, there would be no Car Pro Show. You guys and gals do a great job fulfilling the dreams of my listeners to get a new vehicle, and you do it with grace and honesty. Thank you.
Next, there are a lot of people behind the scenes of the show who produce, direct, coach, edit, keep our website running smoothly, and the list goes on and on. Many thanks to the staff at Acuity Strategy who handle the business side of the show. Our Executive Producer, car reviewer and task master, Amy Plemons, is incredible and amazing at what she does. Also, thanks to Tom Wilson, my pro bono proofreader who helps to make me look smarter.
Our producers and call screeners do an awesome job. Many thanks to Lee Riza, Duane Sedge, Garrett Harris, and our alternate call screener, Sean Chastain who is often called on at the last minute. At my home station WBAP for 23 years, I thank Bruce Collins and Dan Bennett of Cumulus for giving me space to record commercials every week, and to broadcast the national show from their studios.
2024 brought the retirement of my Trusty Sidekick for almost 23 years, Kevin McCarthy. I had the vision back in 2001 to see the need for a radio show like ours, and Kevin gave me the courage to make it happen. I will never forget what he did for me. I also need to thank my long-time talk radio coach, Tommy Kramer. He has taught me so much.
The last weekend of September is when I introduced you to Todd Chambless, my new co-host. We’ve worked together now for close to 20 years and although everyone loved Kevin, Todd has been very well received based on feedback I've gotten. I am happy to have him sitting in the studio with me, taking some load off my voice for five straight hours every Saturday. So, here’s to a good number of years in front of us, giving good information to our audience, and hopefully bringing a smile or two, and helping you make good car buying decisions.
I thank our radio affiliates across the country and the people there who put us on the air every weekend. We are blessed to be on some of the top stations in the country.
I want to thank our Military, Veterans, our police and fire, EMTs, and all those who keep us safe and help us maintain the freedoms we enjoy, but too often take for granted. We’ve lost a couple of young officers in North Texas recently, and those families will never be the same, especially this Christmas.
I want to thank our listeners and newsletter subscribers, our facebook and X friends, for without all of you, there is no show. The trust and faith you put into the things I tell you is awe-inspiring.
Last, but certainly not least…my family, especially my wife Kelly who has stood with me through the loss of a child, cancer, and congestive heart failure in the past.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and get to spend time with your loved ones. Mend riffs, cherish your time together, hold your family a little tighter and a little longer. Check on your neighbors, love your pets, and if you don’t have one, adopt one. Be thankful for your blessings, no matter how big or small.
Remember, too, no matter what your problems may be, somebody has it worse off.
This is not the year to wish for presents, this is the year to count your blessings!
Thank you for listening to the Car Pro Show.
Sincerely,
Jerry Reynolds
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