Bennett Defied Expectations for Career in Broadcasting

Forty Under 40 2010 winner

James “Storm” Bennett, 39, is the president of Killerspots.com, a production house and ad agency he founded in 1997. Back when he was 19, a professor told him he’d never make it in the world of broadcast – but Bennett has spent more than 20 years as a radio host, DJ, television personality and national voiceover artist.

Q: Where do you go for advice?

I get advice all the time. It’s great, sound advice that’s hard to come by. I get my advice from very successful business people and seasoned professionals who have been through it all. I get a lot of advice from my dad, who is a senior sales and marketing account executive for 3M, as well as my longtime mentor Joe Blackmon, CEO of ChillsThills.com.

Q: How are you tackling the current economic challenges in your business life?

A day at a time like most business owners. I might be weird, but I seem to get more motivated because of the challenges. It seems to keep me on my toes and (make me) strive even harder.

Q: What part of your job do you enjoy the most?

Our morning meetings. I am a sucker for camaraderie and creative ideas bouncing around a room.

Q: Your workday is off to a bad start. How do you turn things around?

I usually walk into our WalkOnSite.com studios and get myself on camera. It’s so much fun to be on-camera for my clients. It beats being behind a desk all day!

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