We have all heard the expression “Don’t forget where you came from”. I guess that saying is used to keep you humble if you become successful later in life. Here is a first hand account of someone who has risen quickly to fame and fortune, but still remembers where he came from.
A good friend of mine owns a comedy club in Naples, FL and he used to bring the comedians by the radio station I worked at every week. More than 20 years ago, I met Steve Trevino. It was early on in his career, but we identified that this guy was funny. When you have a radio show, having a funny guest on the air is gold. We developed a relationship with Steve and have him on every time he came to town. Sometimes we called him wherever he happened to be, just to get a laugh.
Fast forward to the present day, 2023. “America’s Favorite Husband”, Steve Trevino became a huge headliner, selling out multiple shows in every city across the country. He tells a lot of jokes about his wife Rene, also known to his fans as “Captain Evil”. I was wondering if he still had the same phone number as I was swiping through my phone one day.
I text Steve a message, “Hey man, it’s Zito. I did radio in Ft Myers, FL…” I told him about my podcast and how proud I was of him for all of his success. Not only did he write me back within an hour, he also invited me backstage to hang out after his show in Tampa. It was so great reconnecting with him and meeting another friend of his, Jose Trevino (no relation) from the New York Yankees.
He greeted me like we were old friends. Invited me to hang out with him, his friends and his family. A class act. A guy who never forgot where he came from.
Check out the full episode of Celebrity Jobber with Steve Trevino here.
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