in 1999 Rick Vaske started his Radio Career as an intern for the #1 Morning Show in Rock Radio at WEBN in Cincinnati. He earned the name The Dude and spent 10 years of his career making an impact on Rock Radio and earning R&R Rock Music Director of the Year for 6 straight Years.
The Dude hosted a Nationally syndicated Rock Show called "The Rubber Room", he support Local Musicians with a show called "Native Noise" and was a spokesman for Budweiser, Harley Davidson and Jose Cuervo!
- In 2006, Rick relocated to SWFL to work in Sales for Beasley Broadcasting. Rick started the NTR Department for 96 K-Rock, 99X, B-103, Sunny 106 and ESPN Radio.
- In 2010, Rick took over as the General Manager and Operations Director for Sovereign City Broadcasting to launch the "Timeless Cool" format of Jazz and Blues.
- In 2011, The Dude returned to Radio on 96 K-Rock to host "The Backyard Blues".
- In 2012, Rick launched his own Streaming Radio Company called "Custom Business Radio" were he developed custom radio stations for chains of businesses. Rick won a Shark Tank Event with Barbara Corcoran when he presented CBR's station "Zoom Tan Radio" which aired in over 200 Locations for over 6 years from the comforts of his home!
- You can still here Rick Every Sunday on Sunny 106 in SWFL or on Soundcloud as he hosts "Watts Up Radio" a show dedicated to the Solar Industry and "The Sound of Solar".
https://soundcloud.com/rick-vaske/watts-up-radio-week-5-why-solar-makes
In 2013, Rick launched Custom Business Radio, creating a platform for Business Chains to have thier own customized Radio Station with dedicated format, playlists, liners and custom Radio spots.
He edged out over 6,000 businesses in Florida to present to the Shark Tank Board, winning the Event!
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