We had the good fortune of connecting with JIM PERIGNY and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi JIM, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
In the 1980’s & 1990’s, I witnessed and experienced the loss of hundreds of people that I knew to AIDS. At the time, I was into music and Nightclubs and had started DJ’ng. But I always thought that there must be something I could do to help in the fight against AIDS.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Although there are literally thousands of DJ’s, I was able to forge that skill with my business background and desire to help people to form my internet radio station, EAGLEradio.PRO where I manage 7 DJ’s plus my own music Shows with a very successful Talk Shows highlighting social and/or Health Issues. For me, the key to my success is my drive to entertain and help people and not to listen to naysayers as my Red Hispana Florida Agency has been running since 2004 and my radio station has been running since 2012. Never give up!! The hardest part is finding funding.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I get lots of visitors from up North and bring them to our Ft Lauderdale area Beaches. I give them a tour through Wilton Manors, which has many Nightclubs, Artwalks and Restaurants, some of which are outdoors to enjoy our great weather.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would have to credit Jose Quinones (R.I.P.) for recognizing my DJ talent and encouraging me to go professional AND to Fulgencio Aponte (r.i.p.) whom helped me form our Non Profit Agency, Red Hispana Florida

Website: http://EAGLEradio.PRO

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJjimmyPperigny

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-VQ8kCNMRvEFMHzOEiWOA

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