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Orlie Benjamin is the founder and CEO of Lasoh, a hospitality technology platform helping vacation rental and boutique lodging operators strengthen guest relationships through marketing automation, guest experience tools, and AI-powered workflows. After building her career with brands like American Airlines, NetJets, Disney, and Victoria's Secret, she traded corporate life for entrepreneurship, launching both a vacation rental business and a hospitality tech startup. Susan and Orlie talk about guests, growth, and the great hospitality convergence.    *** What You'll Learn • Why one or two vacation rentals can still be profitable in today's market  • How to turn a side project into a startup opportunity  • Why Orlie's research strategy included outreach to 800+ operators  • How hospitality companies obsess over properties and overlook guests  • What surprising NetJets lesson reshaped Orlie's view of hospitality  • How to unlock the overlooked value of the booking-to-arrival window  • When to use guest context to create memorable moments at scale  • What underused guest data is hiding in plain sight  • How drive-to and fly-to guests should be marketed differently  • What hospitality can learn from retail's customer data playbook  • Where AI will genuinely transform hospitality operations  • How to reduce dependence on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other OTAs  • Why experiential lodging is positioned to win the next decade  • Why guests should be treated like assets, not transactions  *** The Takeaway: The future belongs to hospitality brands that treat guests as valuable assets, not just bookings, by combining memorable experiences, smart marketing, and personalized relationships that drive loyalty beyond the stay. Orlie Benjamin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/orliebenjamin/ Lasoh https://lasoh.io/ Join the Top Floor Mail Club https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/mail-club

00:00:00:14 - 00:00:14:01 Unknown Gentlemen. I'm not supposed to be here. 00:00:14:04 - 00:00:31:21 Unknown This is a close call. Welcome to Close Course, presented by Pins and Aces, where the mic is open and the drinks are cold. This is the spot where golf meets good company athletes, artists, reality stars, and the pros who live on the greens. From tee boxes to tour busses, from green rooms to greens. We're asking the questions you won't hear anywhere else. 00:00:31:23 - 00:00:44:14 Unknown We talk sports. We talk life. We talk everything in between. No scorecards, no pressure, just good vibes and stories that will make you laugh, think and maybe even grab your clubs. So let's tee it up and let it fly. 00:00:44:16 - 00:01:05:07 Unknown Hello everyone and welcome back to your favorite golf podcast, Close Course, presented by Pins and Aces. I'm your host. Play Corson here with my co-host, as usual, Eric, Nick and Liam. And before we get into it guys, we got some exciting news regarding Closed Course the podcast. We are now partnering with Guerilla Sports. You guys, you're going to see us everywhere. 00:01:05:08 - 00:01:19:29 Unknown They're an incredible con, some new content, some new clips. We're just leveling up. We're leveling up and we want to hear a lot of what you guys want to hear to. We want more of what you guys want to see more of what you want to hear, more guests you want to hear from. But we're excited. We're excited to partner with Girls sports. 00:01:19:29 - 00:01:35:21 Unknown Going to be something big for close cause yeah, it's really good. And you know, we've talked about it for a while. It's like, hey, how do we level up close course, how do we pump out more content? And now we've got the professionals behind it, you know. So yeah it's great. I'm really looking forward to it. It's exciting. 00:01:35:21 - 00:01:50:20 Unknown It's funny thinking about it like two years ago when the podcast was like me, you, John, would like talk about conspiracies every week. Yeah. Like we would film it with like one camera. Then it got better with you guys and Evan. Then we got three cameras set up. But yeah, now with them, I think it's going to be even more legit. 00:01:50:21 - 00:02:05:09 Unknown Yeah. Next level. Exactly. I'm excited. Yeah. I mean, I feel like it's exactly what we've we've been the rebrand, if you will. Seven months. Five months. Yeah. Yeah five months. So no I'm excited because like like I said, I think the more content the better. I know people want to see a lot more from us and hear a lot more from us. 00:02:05:09 - 00:02:21:22 Unknown So. So yeah. And grow the sports. They're just a national media and production company based out here in Colorado. So it's local, which we love that we love that they're known for their high level content, athlete access and building shows that actually move online. So you're going to be seeing that you're going to see a lot of collaborations with girls sports moving forward. 00:02:21:23 - 00:02:43:10 Unknown The show is going to stay the same. Show is going to stay the same, you know, but it's still going to be us talking golf and interviewing celebrities. And I think it's cool because we're still in the same studio at our HQ, and these guys brought the professionals to us and got the new camera set up, you know, all these different things to elevate it, but keep it still in our studio here at HC. 00:02:43:10 - 00:03:00:04 Unknown So that's pretty nice. Yeah, I'm really excited guys. And leave the show and go back to work. Exactly. Yeah. People forget we got the day jobs. We were still run a company pens. And I honestly forget that sometimes. Yeah that's right. Yeah. Blake's like, can you guys make it there? It's like, yeah, we'll be here, man. It's Monday at 1:00. 00:03:00:05 - 00:03:13:25 Unknown It's so true. We'll definitely be here. Well, I don't think we've had a catch up since the Masters. I think the last time we talked, just us was. Yeah. Pretty master. Yeah, it's been a minute. We've had a lot going on. Yeah. Really busy voice right now. Yeah. If you can't tell, I've had a hell of an April man. 00:03:13:25 - 00:03:29:26 Unknown I've had a hell of an April. I did Coachella for seven days because I went to four days, Coachella, three days in LA, and then back for one day when Savannah, Georgia, for three days back for one day. Went to Stagecoach for five days. Now I'm back for one day. I go to Nashville for six days. So it's been a hell of a month. 00:03:29:26 - 00:03:51:24 Unknown It's been a hell of a month, but it's just thinking about to be back, man. Yeah, it's been a lot. I mean, that's that's a lot. So when you're at Coachella, I mean, I don't really know what it's like a music festival and there's different people. I saw this, like Instagram graphic that was like Coachella lost money in his first year, you know, and the guy put all this money into it and sold his house and you know, or whatever to, to fund it. 00:03:51:24 - 00:04:06:19 Unknown But what is Coachella like? Yeah. Where is what is it? It's funny you say that because I saw that too. And I was like, you know, I've never done research on Coachella. Like, how did it start? Would it begin in 1994? The the founder of what is now Goldenvoice that runs Coachella, Stagecoach and a bunch of other events. 00:04:06:24 - 00:04:25:08 Unknown He's all over the world. He had this back then. There was no music festivals like it wasn't a thing. So he was one of the first ones to do it. And so he created this music festival and everybody thought it was going to fail. They were like, this is ridiculous. But he was like, he had the idea of instead of getting one massive headliner, you get a bunch of smaller ones where people don't come for one person, they come for the entire lineup. 00:04:25:08 - 00:04:45:19 Unknown And that's like a revolutionary thing. But the first year got his ass kicked, lost $800,000, sold, is sold his house, lost everything, sold his car, started to build it up again. And then Woodstock 99 happened and scared everybody away from music festival because I was such a shit show. That was Limp Bizkit. Yeah, Limp Bizkit and corn. And it was like crazy, you know? 00:04:45:20 - 00:05:04:22 Unknown It was like, yeah, all the crazy, like it was horrible. So brands backed away and they were like, we're not touching music vessel. So then he lost everything again. Lost his house, lost his car, lost his wife. But he didn't give up. And he stayed on it and he slowly built it. And then I think he said in like 0304 he got Rage Against the Machines as a headliner and sold like, you know, 50,000 tickets. 00:05:04:22 - 00:05:23:13 Unknown And then from there, this last weekend was the biggest two weeks. So it's over two weekends, same lineup every day for two weeks. Well, the weekends. And he made $200 million in 14 days. What is it like? My buddy goes to this thing where they camp out in a desert, Burning man. Is it like that? Like, where is Coachella? 00:05:23:13 - 00:05:50:20 Unknown Where is it at? It is a desert. It is in the desert, but it is stage. And like people are just on the lawn. They camp out there still. And what do you do? There's like what, three know. There's big stages and then a bunch of little like activations I think Coachella. So there's 200 artists. It's massive. What Coachella I want to say there's yeah there's actually I think there's now like three main stages at Coachella and like 5 or 6 small stages and then like a whole bunch of even smaller like stages that you play like activation brands and things like that. 00:05:50:20 - 00:06:09:00 Unknown And it's I will say it's turned into it's more you go for the party now. Still there are still people go for the music. Don't get me wrong. And it's one of the most beautiful, well put together, cleanest festival you'll ever be. It's never art. It is. Yes, they have art installations. It's very California, you know. Where is it? 00:06:09:02 - 00:06:27:01 Unknown So it's in desert. Yeah. So palm flying to Palm Springs, and then you drive into Indio, India. Indio. And it's just a big open field, basically open. It's an old polo club that they turn into. Where do you stay there like hotel. So that's the hardest part. That is the hardest part. So you can camp but it's obscene like we're talking just for there was. 00:06:27:02 - 00:06:44:21 Unknown I remember we were looking because this year was crazy with Bieber like ticket. We broke all the records, tickets, price, everything. He broke everything. Merch. He sold like $7 million worth of merch the Friday before his show. The first weekend. Just alone. Just insane stuff. A we were looking online because we wanted to get our own place because we were bringing the kiddo. 00:06:44:23 - 00:07:00:13 Unknown I was working so like, it's hard because I was playing. So we were looking and for a truck bed in the campground where they have like a topper, $6,000 for three nights a week. That's when they supply the truck. They supply the truck bed, but you sleep in the truck bed for $6,000 for three nights. That's how insane it is. 00:07:00:14 - 00:07:28:24 Unknown So the house and the house is now the crazy part is it's become a business. Obscene. It's become a business where I remember brands and like rich people very well off successful people will buy houses out there and completely just redo them and make them massive. We're talking resort style pools, arcades, basketball courts, all this, and they will make their mortgage the month of April because they'll do three weeks of $20,000 a night, like just boom, because, you know, 12 bedrooms kind of thing. 00:07:28:24 - 00:07:50:20 Unknown So where did you guys stay? So for Stagecoach, we stayed that money. No, no, no. But why would you spend it if you did know. Exactly. Yeah. But remember. So I played Stagecoach, I played the honky tonk, which is like the big stage at Stagecoach in 2022. And we got remember that house we stayed in? Yeah, that was this massive house, like massive house for like I posted for it. 00:07:50:20 - 00:08:05:29 Unknown All of us posted for it and I think I paid like five K and it's normally like $60,000 for the weekend and I paid like five K. Wedding venue. It's a wedding venue. It had everything a recording studio. It had basketball court, pickleball court, tennis court, Olympic sized pool. It had like 12. It was insane. It was just insane. 00:08:05:29 - 00:08:27:05 Unknown So that is like it's one of those festivals where like, it is like when I was walking out on Sunday, I was walking out because we brought my kiddo and it's literally your FYP page, like it's just all celebrities. And I was going out through like the artists VIP area, just all celebrities, all the Instagram models you see on your FYP, all the fucking streamers. 00:08:27:06 - 00:08:45:21 Unknown You know, there's massive streamers right now, like speed, all those guys, neon, they're all walking by. It's a wild thing, man. And you see Ashton Kutcher, you'd be standing next Ashton Kutcher are those guys. Are they getting free like tickets just because they want to be there? It's it's not only from the festival that because that's three. Yeah yeah brands. 00:08:45:21 - 00:08:59:25 Unknown So I went I actually went to church with Stagecoach. So they gave me a bunch of artist passes. But usually it's brands like a brand like T-Mobile will be like, hey, we'll give you five passes you have to post for us, and they'll pay you sometimes and stuff and they'll put you up. And so it's just it's turned into a whole. 00:08:59:27 - 00:09:30:15 Unknown It's just a monster, man. It's just the most insane, exhausting, but also like, really cool, like I saw. I mean, the last couple of weeks I've seen obviously Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, hoodie and the Blowfish, Post Malone, third eye blinds. It just goes on and on. It's the most random musicians, but music and John was but it's it's incredible because I mean that was one of my favorite memories was I can't remember what year it was, but we were standing there in the VIP bar, artists backstage and Mila Kunis like fangirl too, over him and G. 00:09:30:16 - 00:09:48:18 Unknown Yeah, it was wild. And Mila Kunis is like talking to them. And I'm here having drinks and we're doing shots at the bar. It's me. Scooter Braun, Ashton Kutcher, and Matt Stafford. Yeah, yeah, we're just chopping it up for 30 minutes. Y Miller's fan girl. Yeah, yeah, it was wild. She was like, are you two? Because we weren't public yet, so we were so private. 00:09:48:19 - 00:09:59:06 Unknown And she was like, G and blade. She was like, are you two dating? And we were like, yeah. She's like, am I one of the first people to know this? And so is kind of we got all on film to every dog for got. It was a cool moment. We'll get you guys those photos. Yeah. Yeah, it's really cool. 00:09:59:06 - 00:10:15:12 Unknown But that's just the way it is. It's you'll you'll be in like, the artists VIP and you'll just be standing next to like, yeah, you'll be having shots with whoever. Imagine you'll just be, like, standing next to Sweeney or Kendall Jenner and. Yeah, thanks for inviting me. I remember that next year, Sidney, this year, like, who's the guy who? 00:10:15:12 - 00:10:35:04 Unknown Just one. Or he was like Frankenstein, you know? And he's part of euphoria. The tall guy that everybody fucking upset Jacob Elordi or something. Yeah. He got caught by like a fan in VIP making out with Kendall Jenner. I guess they're dating. You know what I mean? It's just it's a wild, wild experience. But if you haven't been, people get scared of it because, like, oh, it's just influencers and celebrities, like, don't get me wrong, it is. 00:10:35:06 - 00:10:52:08 Unknown But there's 250,000 tickets sold over two weekends for Coachella. 15% of that is influencers. So it's really an incredible festival. If you ever get a chance, there's a reason people go back, like there were people who were talking to have been like 15, 16 years. And it goes, it's not just like 7 to 10, is it like all day? 00:10:52:11 - 00:11:14:24 Unknown It's Torcello. Very much so. Yeah. Coachella. Ope door was at three, closes around 2 a.m. maybe. But then during the day the brands do like we went to Revolve Fest and you have huge, massive musicians playing, you know what I mean? You go to all these activities. Marvel have bigger artists better than Stagecoach. I was saying up to the point where, like, I kind of just want to go for the parties because they, they have a hell of a lineup, you know what I mean? 00:11:14:24 - 00:11:33:22 Unknown So it's just a beast, man. It's a lot. And you get 20,000 steps in a day. It's just it's crazy. But I always like, regret it. But then, you know, I finished and I'm like, I can't wait for next year. So how long is your set? Each day I play, so I play 19 for somebody or you just it's just you and just dancing and you're doing the shit in front of all this. 00:11:33:23 - 00:11:46:10 Unknown Yeah. I play in, like, this enclosed tent, which is. And I'm air conditioned, which is, there's not many air conditioned. So it's a pretty popular tent. And yeah, I play for 90 minutes. There's like, you know, they have like a lineup play for 90 minutes in this like little enclosed tent. And it's super fun, man. It's a vibe. 00:11:46:10 - 00:11:59:21 Unknown And it's it's like it'll get packed because like Sabrina Carpenter let out and it'll be packed in their shoulder to shoulder, like sold out. And then, you know, all of a sudden the strokes are starting on the next stage and then kind of empty in the next week. So it's a revolving door. But it's fun. It's a really fun spot. 00:11:59:22 - 00:12:16:04 Unknown They're really there for the AC not you. Yeah. No AC in the fucking misery. Yeah. It's so hot out there. Yeah I don't know if it was Coachella or Stagecoach, but Jake Worthington, who was on our pod, was singing with Post Malone. He they called it. Yeah. Last night he called him up and I was like, I literally turned. 00:12:16:05 - 00:12:30:24 Unknown I was like, he's been on my part. He was on a podcast. Yeah, I saw that clip today and I was like, what the hell? Yeah, he pulled up. He's like blowing up. Well, post is such a post. Loves post is such a historian of music. Honestly, like he he might be the most versatile artist of all time. 00:12:30:27 - 00:12:43:23 Unknown Like he could do everything he was. His set last night was really good to, which is insane to think I was just there. I was up till 2 a.m. and you were at when Jake Weddington was there? Yeah, I was, did you see him or say hi to him or anything? No. So I didn't know I didn't. Okay. 00:12:43:25 - 00:12:59:14 Unknown Because he was he was like back backstage okay. Yeah. But what I was gonna say. Yeah. So I posted, you know, obviously he's got this whole thing where he's like gone country now and he's like kind of rebranded. But he played a bunch of his old stuff, which was dope. He did a ton of covers, but he played White Iverson Celebration. 00:12:59:15 - 00:13:22:13 Unknown Yes. What ever since. Circles not celebration. Congratulations. Yeah, he played all those, but it had a country spin to it. But it reminded me of Old Post. And he's such a performer, man. He's such. Yeah. He's good. Incredible. So he was probably my second favorite. Bieber was the best of all three weekends. We were talking about that with thought because everyone was like complaining about the YouTube. 00:13:22:13 - 00:13:36:22 Unknown But then the it's the copyright of music because he sold his whole he sold his whole library, play anything live. Well, he could, but he would have to pay. Yeah, he'd have to pay royalties. So what did he do? So he used YouTube. That's why he used it. And how were how was that amazing. If he's just he was watching my YouTube video, so. 00:13:36:23 - 00:13:52:06 Unknown Okay. So I liked it because he was he was discovered on YouTube. So it was like a very full circle moment for him. He was showing the old YouTube videos that he got discovered on and was singing over top of his old baby voice, kid voice, so he was singing on top of it. To me, it was just very artistic, the way he like, did everything. 00:13:52:07 - 00:14:08:08 Unknown It was like, this is my new self, this is who I am now. Swag the new album. But he was still paying respect and like, you know, to who he was and who he became and how he became famous. And I thought it was like very therapeutic. I'm not the biggest Bieber in the world or believer or whatever they call him. 00:14:08:08 - 00:14:24:14 Unknown But like, even I walked away with that and I was like, so yeah, but I walked away with that and I was like, Holy shit. Like, I got goosebumps. I was like, this kid has been through. So, you know, we don't know. Yeah. But like, he's been through a lot. We know, you know what I mean. But and like we know. 00:14:24:17 - 00:14:41:03 Unknown So it's like it was like he was literally up there like healing. It was cool I enjoyed it. But I get why. Because Sabrina Carpenter's stage was like, well it's like sexual Sabrina. Super sexual. Well, yeah. But it wasn't even that. Like, I went to Lady Gaga last year and it was the most insane stage setup I've ever seen. 00:14:41:09 - 00:14:55:27 Unknown And then Bieber walks out there. It's just him, a fog machine and a laptop, and he crushes it, you know what I mean? So I think a lot of people, that's cool, probably a lot of people. So for a show like that where it's like someone huge, how many people are in the crowd for his stage? I've never so Bieber they oversold. 00:14:55:27 - 00:15:15:15 Unknown I've never seen artists was packed, VIP was packed, gay was I've never seen so many people for Bieber for a that's my fifth Coachella. I've never seen it. So they oversold like like dangerous. Oh no no no. Because I I'll show you some say close to over 100 probably. Maybe more 200. Yeah. Maybe for flat right. Elevated like. 00:15:15:19 - 00:15:32:26 Unknown Yeah. If you're if you're back there you're not seeing shit. Yeah. But they do a really good job of like putting another screen with speakers and another screen. It's crazy like like sounds like I get it, I get it. So you'll have the stage and then probably like 200, 300 yards out for the second half they put up big screens so those people can see the stage. 00:15:32:27 - 00:15:53:00 Unknown And this is going to sound douchey. But like I would never go if I didn't have the artist. Oh God bro I'm never I'm already in like the camp. I don't do many concerts, but the last couple last year Eric took us to Jason Aldean, were backstage. We meet Brittany, you get spoiled, and then we go to Jake Worthington's top at Red rocks. 00:15:53:00 - 00:16:08:23 Unknown We're on stage. We're in his fitting room. I'm like, look at those peasants out there. There. And I'm not, you know, I'm like, yeah, it spoils it for you. Yeah it does. It does for sure. Especially at festivals. It's just festivals are so brutal. But but yeah, that's what I've been up to. In April. So it's been a lot. 00:16:08:24 - 00:16:25:29 Unknown But so do you like baby baby baby pre nut drop or after. It's nuts dropped pre pre baby I like I like the OG the song. 00I like the ogg do the OG. And I was so worried that he wasn't going to play his old stuff. And then he played it all, which was so cool. It was, it was incredible. 00:16:25:29 - 00:16:40:22 Unknown And then I think there's word on the street that he's going to be first, he's going to do a world tour, and then there's word on the street that he's going to do the Super Bowl halftime show, really the world tour. So if he does world tour, he'll actually perform. But the label, the company who owns all the songs would get half. 00:16:40:23 - 00:16:54:09 Unknown And then he they pay him. So it's like, hey, you can sing our songs now, it's his. But then they'd pay him a fee. There would have to be some kind of mutual agreement. Yeah, I don't know what that contract looked like when he sold it. How much he sell it for? Hundred million. Because it's like when Taylor. 00:16:54:11 - 00:17:12:14 Unknown I mean, scooter has all the Taylor's music, so. Yeah. And she, like, recorded everything. Yeah. To big fuck you screwed. Up. I saw scooter fucking making out with Sydney Sweeney. This. Where was TMZ? Oh, no. They've been together for a while. Oh, I thought that. Yeah, that for a while. We could have clipped that here. I was like, man. 00:17:12:18 - 00:17:29:21 Unknown But yeah. So we went to. We went to Sydney soon. He's like little pop up. She had a siren pop up for her lingerie and they did a really good job. It was all karaoke. So she was in there seeing karaoke with fans. I saw her with Riley Green. She did with Riley Green. She did it with Who's the other podcast or the hilarious podcast or like a comedian, the biggest. 00:17:29:21 - 00:17:50:20 Unknown I can't think of the black guy. No goofy comedian. White hair has like a long good thing. Anyway, he was did the honky tonk with Caleb driving crazy. Anyway, he was in there singing with her and it was fun. It was. It was just a fun. What's his name? The guy in tires. 000, no, I love this is awesome. 00:17:50:25 - 00:18:13:02 Unknown I think it sounds like a busy couple weeks, but yeah, it's been it's been a lot. It's been a lot of us have day jobs. Yeah. Well, now for the boring stories. Yeah. Master's party. That was the best party. It was good. I would say that. I didn't know how serious people took golden tea. Oh, my God. Like, I knew people played and like, you know, had fun at the bars. 00:18:13:02 - 00:18:27:19 Unknown But it was like the Wednesday before I made a rule sheet and I just put it in ChatGPT. I was like, just make like a basic rules for golden tea. Print it out. Cool. I had like 25 people come up to me like, what about this? What about this? What if I tie? Can I log in? Can I change my ball? 00:18:27:20 - 00:18:44:25 Unknown Can I use my clubs? And I'm like, you can log in, you could bring your own. Yeah. Like you could log into your character using your email. And then they have all their clubs or custom balls. They have handicaps. And that's how I was like, no, no, we're we're just keeping it stuck. Like. And they're like, oh. 00:18:44:26 - 00:18:56:18 Unknown And I was like, I don't know. Well, one guy was flexing like he was a top 50 player in the world. Yeah, there was a lot of talk about it and it was like, come for that? Yeah. You know what I mean? I was probably the biggest draw was the golden tee. All for a free golf bag. Yeah. 00:18:56:19 - 00:19:11:13 Unknown For a goal. Get it though. Let's go back. And it was like a three hour tournament. Oh my god. And like, towards the end, like, people didn't really care like or at least I didn't. And there was like a table there and people were like asking people to move, get out the way because they would step back like five feet. 00:19:11:14 - 00:19:28:24 Unknown Yeah. And then like walk into it and then I'm like, this is great. I got eliminated first round by Nick. So I bald out and you guys playing around I we didn't I got lucky like I hit a good shot and I had like an eagle putt and Eric hit in the water was like I lost. Yeah I just conceded you know people were taking it. 00:19:28:27 - 00:19:43:29 Unknown Get my sandwich now that's so funny. I mean I've seen videos obviously on social, but I didn't realize it was so like widespread I guess, like people in Denver, you know what I mean? It was crazy, like people like a lot of people showed up because they knew pins or whatever, but some people showed up just to play Golden T. 00:19:44:05 - 00:19:58:16 Unknown That was a great test with it. Yeah. Videos and pics. Yeah, it looks great. I was like, that's awesome. I would, I would always I would love to know people do that, you know like what is their handicap in real life. Like are they big golfers. Like if you look at them you're like, oh yeah, you're a golden tee golf. 00:19:58:16 - 00:20:15:24 Unknown Yeah, you're a golden key guy. Yeah. All right. Yeah. They're virtual okay. Some people were like, yeah I'm like a plus 15. Can I log into my character? I'm like, how are you a plus 15 on Golden Teeth? Yeah, on Golden Team. But yeah, they were taking it real. I think golden years now I kind of want to play like I don't think I've ever played until like that. 00:20:16:00 - 00:20:32:03 Unknown I've never played golden. It's fun for like 20 minutes. Yeah. It's fun. Yeah. But I would never play. It was like, yeah, yeah like forever. Because what were we doing? Three holes. Yeah. It's like three whole matches and one guy lost. And it was single elimination because there was like 60 people in it. So I didn't want to go for eight hours. 00:20:32:03 - 00:20:47:28 Unknown And he came up to me and he's like, is it really single elimination? And I was like, yeah, we don't have all. He's like, damn it. I was like, sorry, man. Like, it's just a Saturday. Like we're just trying to drink and have a good time. Yeah, exactly. And like, don't take it out on me. I pointed at Rory. 00:20:47:28 - 00:21:03:29 Unknown I'm like, hey, he made the rules. You can talk to that guy if you have any shit to talk, talk to him. So what did we think about the Masters? What did y'all. I know that we we we we placed some bets there. My guy made Iran. Yeah, I took Rose. Oh, you took Rose. Oh, okay. I bet on him Sunday morning. 00:21:04:00 - 00:21:24:02 Unknown Did you? But yeah, it was fine. I took we talked about it like Bryson shut the bed on that. Looking back on it now, hindsight's 2020, but I should have gone with Rory. Well, we had nothing to prove. I think next reasonably well. Well, even like we were talking, Nick on that Saturday while we're at the stones, when he was slipping and dropping. 00:21:24:02 - 00:21:41:12 Unknown And his line at the time was, what, -150? And I was like, put everything on him. Yeah. And I didn't do it, I did it, I bet him. Did you? Yeah, I bet Rory. And then. And then he dropped even further after he said that and he was like plus 150. So I put another $50 on DraftKings. He had given up, like, what, 4 or 5 strokes? 00:21:41:13 - 00:21:56:13 Unknown Like in what, the first seven holes? Yeah. Wow. Kind of fell in apart. Yeah, I guess he kind of did. Yeah, yeah. Well, that was crazy, but. Yeah. And then Fitzpatrick's brother got his card. That was. That was cool. I didn't know how that worked. I didn't know, you know, because it's a team event. It's like you get points. 00:21:56:13 - 00:22:11:11 Unknown It looks like they got some points. He doesn't get into all the majors. He gets into the PGA Championship. He still got his two year card. He gets his two year card which is cool. But like you know when Rafa won a Bermuda it was a not a main of it. You know it was like an off week event. 00:22:11:11 - 00:22:28:09 Unknown But he still got an invitation to the Masters, the players, the British, you know, all the majors pretty much. He only got into the PGA Alex. But that's still cool. I mean he just went on the DP tour a couple of weeks ago. So he's a solid player. He's really good. And yeah, now he he gets to play with his brother. 00:22:28:12 - 00:22:48:23 Unknown And Matt Fitzpatrick is playing great. Obviously won back to back weeks one of the BC last week. And you know now wins with his brother this week. So he's a really good player. He's third third in the world. So what was the format. It was the last day of all that was alternate shots, what I thought. And so they shot like 100 alternate shot, which is pretty hard to play alternate shot. 00:22:48:23 - 00:23:06:20 Unknown But then I think in four ball they shot 57, which is 1400 in best ball. That's just best ball and that's balling. That's like yeah that's that's that's balling. And then I don't know if there's a scramble I don't know if it's one day's a scramble. I don't think they play a scramble. I think it's you're playing your own ball every time. 00:23:06:20 - 00:23:26:22 Unknown I think it's maybe three rounds of four ball and then final day is alternate shot. Yeah. Well, before this started, we're also talking about the nuggets. By the time this comes out, you know, we'll kind of see what happens. But they're down what 3131 right now playing at home tonight. Elimination game. What do you think's going to happen if you had to predict. 00:23:26:23 - 00:23:49:18 Unknown Do they advance from the series yes or no. Oh I they can do it because they've won three games in a row before in the playoffs. Yes or no and yes or no EV I'm going to you got to say yes or no. I have to say yes like I want to say yes to because it's like there's no excuse not to win the series with and even Kenzo out right now. 00:23:49:19 - 00:24:05:20 Unknown Yeah. It's just our guys just have to, like, make buckets and like, play with some, like, adversity. Like, it's like they're playing like their backs aren't against the wall right now and they need to come out swinging. I think they can I'm going to say yes. I think they definitely win tonight. And then if we go I think we win a game seven. 00:24:05:20 - 00:24:22:08 Unknown So if we win tonight and we go into Minnesota and win, they should have never lost game two and three, though. That's the crazy thing. Well it's like they were up big in game two. They had a 19.1 quarter lead. Or maybe that was game three. No no it was game two. How did they lose it up. Yeah. 00:24:22:11 - 00:24:39:03 Unknown And yeah yeah. Now you're up two. You go into minutes you might lose one. But now you go. Now it's probably reversed. It's probably three one if they win game two. What do you say yes or no. I say yes, I say I think if Ant's out and de la Kenzo is that even though he's a good little role player. 00:24:39:04 - 00:24:56:24 Unknown Yeah. If those guys are out, I think, I think they get it done. But they have to come in and play with like a ten city locked in. They get a little sloppy. Yeah, they're not disciplined. They need to get some discipline and and go forward. But we'll see. And everyone said to like if they would have lost that last regular season game. 00:24:56:24 - 00:25:14:25 Unknown They get the rockets in the playoffs and the rockets are down three one to LA. And everyone's like oh Minnesota. Now they got Minnesota. They could have lost had the rockets. And everyone's like oh Minnesota's a different team. But like Minnesota is the Nuggets Achilles heel I feel like starts with the avalanche. Yeah exactly. You know it's like I would have rather had the rockets. 00:25:14:25 - 00:25:33:19 Unknown But if they can get past the Timberwolves then you know I think they they could do well. The one tough thing about that is like we're kind of dug our own grave here because now it's like we have no choice but to go seven games. So if we win in seven, San Antonio is going to be rested. There are long women and then we're going to. 00:25:33:21 - 00:25:48:18 Unknown Oh he's played last night. Oh yeah. But then it's like the turnaround from the first series to the second round is going to be a day or two on us now. It's just like we already kind of look a little like Tired and Glass and it's like so it's a good transition because number one I'd agree with that. 00:25:48:19 - 00:26:04:16 Unknown But there are pros and cons. You're saying no you don't. I think they win tonight and lose Minnesota. Yeah. If if you're not well I get like the rest thing. But sometimes it can also hurt you like you can be. You're not as fresh and maybe they can just keep that momentum going. Hey we won three in a row. 00:26:04:17 - 00:26:26:11 Unknown Now we go into San Antonio and win. Flip side talking about more Denver sports is the avalanche. I was really hoping they would lose selfishly. Game five, game four, because in game five would have been Wednesday here and I would have begged you for tickets. But now, I mean, now they're going to have 8 or 9 days. All the other series are pretty close. 00:26:26:11 - 00:26:46:08 Unknown Let's see. Like hockey I think is great where you get the Rask especially like our second round series is against Dallas or Minnesota, where that should honestly be the Western Conference finals, the NHL playoffs. Eating is ridiculous. So let those two teams beat the shit out of each other for the seven games where rest is big in hockey. 00:26:46:09 - 00:27:04:12 Unknown Yeah, you got your legs back and everything like so. I think that works in our advantage completely. I think the eyes are going to sweep their way through the Stanley Cup. I don't see anybody given this. What? It's so good. I mean, I agree it's a possibility, but hot playoff hockey is crazy though. Like anybody any I mean any given Sunday. 00:27:04:12 - 00:27:24:05 Unknown But like you can these if you get a hot goalie that's what it is. It's a hot goalie and we have the hottest one right. We do wedges on. I don't know much about hockey, but that was like do you like their hockey? Their keeper didn't lose a game keeper. So whatever. That's a good soccer term. But what's crazy is I saw that. 00:27:24:07 - 00:27:43:01 Unknown Do you goalie. He shot the free throw before the game. Oh really I think game two. Oh nice. That is the littlest dude. Yeah. He's tiny, isn't he. He is maybe like five seven. He looks five seven. Like 140 pounds. Oh wow. Where like NHL, NHL goalies now are massive. Yeah. And this guy I'm like, how did this guy just win a national title? 00:27:43:02 - 00:27:59:18 Unknown Well it's crazy I can't remember. I'll I'll butcher it for sure. Maybe we get him on the pot and ask him about it. But there was a a story of how he was like going D3 like, wasn't even good. And I guess the coach he had sent tape to do and coach was just kind of browsing and looking look back. 00:27:59:18 - 00:28:13:10 Unknown And he's like, wait, who's this guy? He already committed and they had an injury for their current goalie due. And they're like, we need to find another goalie. And they're like, oh, look at this tape from this guy. They went and watched him and they're like, hey, you can come to do. So. He goes and then he wins the starting role and he's just balling. 00:28:13:10 - 00:28:31:08 Unknown It's crazy. But the hockey guys are for the most part Avs have actually have a big team. They're pretty small but their legs are just like oh they're tree trunks. Yeah it's crazy. But yeah Wedgewood is like hot. And that's where like Patrick wa in the you know Stanley Cup. He was never a good regular season goalie ever. 00:28:31:14 - 00:28:53:00 Unknown And then when he was in the Stanley Cup when he was I mean we were kids growing up watching him. It's just like Liam wasn't born. Liam wasn't born. He was still swimming around. You know, it's it's crazy. So yeah, hopefully, hopefully the nuggets make a comeback and the Avs keep it going. Yeah keep it rolling I mean we could have two I mean we could have two parades I mean we could have two parades. 00:28:53:02 - 00:29:08:19 Unknown We're definitely going to get one here I think so too I think so too. We got I mean Denver sports right now is on fire. They're good. They're good man. The Broncos are looking good. Rockies just swept the Mets. Yeah Rockies have a young team I don't want to get too excited I got a young fun. Yeah I want to sing team. 00:29:08:20 - 00:29:24:13 Unknown I went to opening day where they were just awful. Yeah yeah yeah. It was 19 first. Yeah, yeah. It was like seven zero. Top of the first in the crowd was just dead. That's terrible. Here we go again. But no, I mean they're young. I mean, yeah, you never know what the Rockies because we could trade away all of our. 00:29:24:14 - 00:29:39:29 Unknown I don't even tell you one player on the Rock. No. Me neither. Honestly, neither. And I used to like love when it was, like, too low. And Charlie Blackmon. Helton. He's retired. Yeah. He's gone. I couldn't tell you. Can't tell you either, to be honest. But I'll start paying attention, man. If they keep doing what they're doing, man, I start paying attention. 00:29:40:02 - 00:30:00:28 Unknown You want to talk about the tournaments that we're thinking about doing? Yeah. Maybe get some customer feedback. Yeah. You know, and what we're doing. So we've got a couple things. We've got the Children's Hospital NICU event June 1st that's already sold out. That sells out in like a day. All the proceeds, 100% of all proceeds go back to Children's Hospital, which is really cool. 00:30:00:28 - 00:30:23:20 Unknown Raised over $20,000 last year from the tournament. And then so that's June 1st. That's going to be a good time. A couple different things that we've got going on. We've got our Vail Classic, which what are the dates of that? Is that July the 9th to the 12th of July. Yeah, yeah that's up. And Vail, the one concern we have and we were talking about it is the weather. 00:30:23:22 - 00:30:40:14 Unknown Like number one you get weather always every afternoon up in the mountains. But number two we're like in major drought. I was just going to say, man they're talking about like for these mountain courses that the runoff you know, they get obviously the runoff but normally they get divert it. You know it's like okay, well the water the snowmelt is all up there. 00:30:40:14 - 00:30:58:27 Unknown Even though there's not a lot of it. There's some the courses would get the water there saying like you're not touching any of that. Like, we're not going to pull any of this water. It needs to go straight down to Denver. And so you're left with like Mother Nature. And so people who come up and play and Vail, is the course going to be in good enough shape to host a tournament. 00:30:58:27 - 00:31:18:04 Unknown So we're kind of debating on do we add another tournament kind of mid-summer. And we've always had a block party, had a big party open house here at HQ. People have loved that. So curious to see like what you know, the fans say, should we open up another tournament? People asking about doing that? Yeah. I feel kind of working on this right now. 00:31:18:06 - 00:31:34:27 Unknown Yeah. I think either way you got to add like a party scramble. I just feel like those are the best. Those are fun. Where was that last year? Raccoon. Raccoon Creek. But we've changed it every year. Like two years ago, we did two men scrambles and they were more just like, come party, drink, have fun. If you want to take it serious, take it serious. 00:31:34:27 - 00:31:53:00 Unknown Last year, since there was ten grand on the line in Vegas, it was two man best ball. Just got more serious, which some people like, like you. But I feel like most of the guys in Denver and even just our people fly in for, yeah, our customers and fans, they just kind of want to come out and golf and party and have fun. 00:31:53:00 - 00:32:06:22 Unknown So I want to do a four man scramble. We talked about I love a four man scramble, but the only bad thing is the cheating. We need to bring you up out. So we should get yep for sure. And then we were like, we should just we have enough employees. We should just put an employee on every hole. 00:32:06:23 - 00:32:25:12 Unknown Yeah, or every two goals and just do the scorekeeper, especially after last year because the biggest sandbag grabber, Chase Campbell from Mile High Spirits I think one right one. And people like yelling at me for it. And I'm like, guys, I don't really know. Oh, and I love the scrambles. It's just the cheating aspect. And I love Chase. 00:32:25:14 - 00:32:42:08 Unknown Yeah, I know that's friends in the world, but I know so he's not that good. Yeah, yeah, I forgot about the drama. So I think we do need to score keep I think we need to score keep. And then we can do the party here the night before. That's always a good time. I think we got to do it that way. 00:32:42:09 - 00:32:57:11 Unknown Yeah, but we'll see. Let us know what you guys want to see. Yeah. Yeah, that'd be cool. I think we should though. And then can of rumors of another NICU. But we'll see. Yeah. We're kind of looking on that if we could raise more money for the kids and we might as well. Right? Yeah, yeah. Amen. Cause that one's on a Monday, so it's not as hard to set up. 00:32:57:11 - 00:33:15:15 Unknown And. Yeah, that one's a little more serious, especially if that's close to your heart. Yeah. What's what you're involved in 100%. Yeah. And it's always good to give back to the kids. So, Yeah, there's some good. Curious to see what everybody says is like, should we do another tournament? If we do, what should the format be? What should we do here? 00:33:15:21 - 00:33:29:05 Unknown Before we wrap it up, you should talk about grass league. Oh, because I was trying to talk about it last week. Do you know anything about this? The Blake Pride doesn't even know. And I was kind of butchering it. I've learned more in the last week, but we had one of our guys go playing it last week. And there's actually some silver lining. 00:33:29:05 - 00:33:46:26 Unknown Good news about missing that. So grass League is like this par three event at grass clippings rolling hills in Arizona. And it's just like under the lights. And it's a par three. It's kind of like a mini league. And there's a bunch of different team owners. I don't want to compare it to live, but it's like, you know, you got the Minnesota muskies. 00:33:46:27 - 00:34:08:26 Unknown You know what a good owns a team golfer going comparable to it's probably ice cubes. Three and three. Yeah yeah yeah yeah. It's kind of like that. And so there was a qualifier and there's like a hundred teams, two men scramble on a par three. The top 22 or 23 teams of the hundred teams go into the draft. 00:34:09:03 - 00:34:25:22 Unknown And you got to shoot like six this. This year it was 600. So you got to just shoot 600 and a par three course, two man scramble for 18 for 18 holes. And Zachary and our other buddy went down there and they played in it and they shot 300, which is crazy. I'm not even going to get into it of like how awful that is. 00:34:25:24 - 00:34:48:10 Unknown Liam and I could have shot 660 and he was not happy. Six so they go down there, but you shoot and then from there, if you're a top 23 teams, you would get drafted onto the other teams that are already existing and you'd get to play in the grass leagues and there's like real money, 1500, 150,000 $950,000 first prize, like the process for first for first. 00:34:48:11 - 00:35:08:21 Unknown Now there's there's an interesting thing. There's caveat because the guy read all this, if you were to own the team, the owner gets the 150 grand. Oh, and then he pays his players and he has to pay him up to 12%, no less than 12%. So he ain't living that up a month. So 15 grand. Yes. Per per whatever. 00:35:08:21 - 00:35:22:26 Unknown If you're a pro, I don't know the exact logistics on it, but it's good marketing and branding. Next year, I want to go down with you. I think we could shoot six. That's good content. Why doesn't pass by a team? Well, how does that how much like a franchise? Oh, okay. I was like, it must be pretty hard to buy. 00:35:23:01 - 00:35:46:13 Unknown It's a lot of money. I don't know how to get some. Probably. And but. So Ben the other guy played the played was the key. He was talking to Grassley's about it. They want you to have access to a par three course in your state. So if we were going to do Colorado, you got to have access to a par three course to potentially expand and have events held at your par three course, which might be tough to get. 00:35:46:14 - 00:36:09:10 Unknown I'm sure we could find a par three course in Colorado. There's several of them hole or nine, because I can only it was nine because I can only think of like three. Par three is like not would. It's not many. I think that's it. I can think of well Harvard guilt and so like silverleaf has a par three course on like like so does Cherry Hills or Bear Creek has three course you know and but could they be a part of it. 00:36:09:12 - 00:36:31:26 Unknown But the good news is, is the PGA tour bans you from playing on any PGA tour related event if you're in the grass leagues. Really? Yes. So if Sakai would have made it. Oh, boom. Done with Korn Ferry, done with PGA tour. It's kind of like what happened with Wesley Brian and not getting led into the PGA tour event because he did some YouTube with the live got guys, you know in the live. 00:36:31:27 - 00:36:49:23 Unknown So it's a lifetime ban I don't know if it's lifetime. It's just you can't do it while you're on the grass leagues. So I'm like well what about Wyndham. Like he's he's the team owner. Cold knows he doesn't play on the PGA tour anymore. A lot of these guys don't slow. That being said is the key. Has a few Mondays and a few things we want to do with the corn fairy this year. 00:36:49:23 - 00:37:10:12 Unknown He went have been able to do it if he got in. So kind of a silver lining of him. Not should I not do the grass because you're not. Want to give up my corn? Yeah. You're very good. No more Mondays for you. Yeah. So that's qualifying. Yeah. That's that's tough. It's a tough scene. But yeah. So if you make the team whatever you get drafted onto a team, you're in the league. 00:37:10:14 - 00:37:28:26 Unknown So there's like a Minnesota team or whatever whatever. So how would that you would travel around and play. It's like a full time thing. Yeah. Yeah yeah I think it's just at right now I think it's just in Arizona they do it a couple times a year maybe. I think they're trying to expand it or like, hey, every month, you know, you go some different state that has access to the part three. 00:37:29:00 - 00:37:46:05 Unknown And then I take it the team owner with like pay travel and that's that's where the sponsorship comes up. Wow. Yeah. So when you get drafted to a team, are you on that team or do they redraft every event? I think on the season you're on that team. You're on that team. At the end of the season, the owners have to like get rid of team people. 00:37:46:07 - 00:38:03:02 Unknown People like drop out, you know, of like, okay, I'm not doing this next year. Whatever you probably got to pay to, to get down there to where people probably just. Yeah. But like I think Johnny Manziel played in it. Right? He beats the guy's ass. He beats a guy who you came in as part of something. Yeah. They didn't make it, but they I don't know who beat him was. 00:38:03:03 - 00:38:21:13 Unknown That's so disappointing. I know it was so funny because all of us here, like, we felt bad. I mean, you know, golf, it's like you just maybe didn't make a putt. You said it was windy. Whatever the case was, the guy walks back in Friday morning. Nick's like, well, that was fucking pathetic. First thing he says, everyone else is like, oh, sorry you didn't go. 00:38:21:14 - 00:38:42:27 Unknown Well, that was fucking pathetic. The guys like, yeah, it wasn't my best. And he's like, no, seriously, you suck. I'm like, nice man. So no mercy water. So you brought up Wesley Brian? He just started kind of his own thing too, didn't he? Yeah. On that. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but yeah, something like that with like, greater influencer type thing. 00:38:42:27 - 00:39:08:18 Unknown And he's gonna have millions really think that that's going to take over this influencer crater. It'll be interesting to see what happens with the industry and with the with the sport, because it's going to start getting to the point where the persons are like kind of similar to the PGA. Like I genuinely because some of these brands, man who aren't allowed on the PGA for whatever reason, are going to start throwing money at these invitational internet invitationals, and it's going to be really it's going to not as much as live, I don't think, or anything, but like it'll be interesting to see. 00:39:08:19 - 00:39:29:15 Unknown You might not competition these creators with like an AP Automator or like Netjets sponsorships, but you're going to be seeing them pushing Colgate or not NASCAR, you know what I mean? My back like and it's also and I wanted to ask you guys opinion on this because it's getting to it reminds me a lot of like when in the NBA it's really only NBA. 00:39:29:15 - 00:39:41:29 Unknown But when players will like sit out, you know what I mean. They're not hurt. They just want to rest. We're starting to see that in the I mean I shouldn't say starting, but it's getting more popular to see PGA like Rory. You know he's like I'm only going to play the what I want to play, you know, why wouldn't you? 00:39:41:29 - 00:39:57:00 Unknown So it'll be interesting to see if that starts to like the fans. Like well you know what? Fine. But I get to watch Bob does sports and all these guys so I can see every day. And they're not going to sit out. They know, you know, that's a hell of an opportunity. And it'll be interesting to see if the fans are like, do you think it's bad for the sport for people like Rory to sit out there? 00:39:57:03 - 00:40:16:11 Unknown Because Rory's also to piggyback off that, because we're always such a traditionalist. So like, how is that going to affect both worlds? Like, and you're well, remember when Rory won the Masters last year? He missed the he already missed a signature, which was the century at Kapalua before the Masters in January. He's like, I don't want to go out to Y and do that. 00:40:16:11 - 00:40:34:15 Unknown So PGA tour players are required to play in all of the signature events. If you're exempt to them, like Rory, the top players, because they want the top players in the top events with the biggest sponsors that like Rory's going to be here, right? Obviously it's a draw. So Rory missed the century, which was a signature event. You're allowed to miss one okay. 00:40:34:16 - 00:40:51:12 Unknown After he won the Masters, then he's like, I'm not playing RBC. And that was two. So they find him. I think it was 15% or 20% of his Pip, which ended up being $3 million. Yeah, that's a lot because he got second in the Pip. Tiger always wins and he's you know so he got it was like five 3 million. 00:40:51:12 - 00:41:09:07 Unknown So they're trying to prevent people from bailing. But if you're a Rory it's like okay take some of my Pip. I've got hundreds of millions. I'm going to play in my event. And I don't think it's a problem except for Rory. It's a bad look, but I don't think it's a big deal that he's doing that. So. But I mean, yeah, they want to get people to play him. 00:41:09:07 - 00:41:26:10 Unknown The thing with the creator network that they're building out in these tournaments is I hope it's inclusive. I think people are starting to get frustrated with like, it's the same guys. It's these creators. The creators are bugging me, which I liked about grass leagues. It's like you could be any Joe Schmo. And if you're if you got game, you can come play. 00:41:26:13 - 00:41:43:18 Unknown So I'm hoping this creators it's not just Barstool 2.0 and it's just you got to be not just good good in basketball. They should have like, hey, here's a qualifying event. And you could be, you know Liam, you could be whoever. It's like, you know. Or does DB like you have no falling but you're good. You can get in. 00:41:43:19 - 00:41:59:13 Unknown I think they were talking about doing that of having like an open to get in and get some really good players because otherwise it's just great trails. You know there's YouTube golfers that are really, really good and they're going to win. The rest of them are like, yeah, they're fun to watch, but they're not good. Yeah that's good. 00:41:59:14 - 00:42:16:29 Unknown Like, you know, they get a good following or whatever. Yeah, they have a good following but they're not good. That's a good point you know. So it'd be interesting to see I like the idea maybe of like blending the two together, like having, you know, let's say like a four people, you know, team, four people on team or scramble two are influencers or whatever you want to call it. 00:42:16:29 - 00:42:35:21 Unknown And then you have people who have been drafted or whatever, like jokes that'd be fun, that are good. Something like that. Yeah. That made the cut or yeah, I agree, that'd be fun. Yeah, I agree. It'll be interesting because it is cool to see, like when Bob does sports through their Joe versus schmo and Riggs does his hater things like it's cool to see the normal guy, like, go on camera and like how he handles that. 00:42:35:22 - 00:42:51:27 Unknown But like, you know, you can watch the Barstool guys play against each other all day. It's like, fuck me. It's the same thing all the time. But it's cool to see, like if the ZB would have qualified if he's playing against Grant Horvat, you know what happens. So we'll see. I think you would wipe the floor with Grant Horvath. 00:42:51:29 - 00:43:10:27 Unknown I would love to see that match, honestly. So yeah, it would be clip that. Yeah. With that. Yeah. Cool. Anything else we got coming up? We want to chat about any new drops coming out. Yeah. There's well maybe to talk about. We do have a summer drop coming. We got two new bag colorways dropping. Is this podcast come on me out? 00:43:11:03 - 00:43:33:00 Unknown Yeah. Bags will be dropped. Bags will be dropped. Crispy. That glacier, the glacier blue, which is super nice. And then I don't even. It's in the bottom right. That bottom right at an electric car not electric. It's crazy. It's the craziest color bag you've ever seen. It's like phosphorescent. Yeah, like bright construction. It's a very. Yeah, but it's more of like a it's just hard to explain. 00:43:33:00 - 00:43:52:23 Unknown It's like super, super bright really excited about that. So we've got those bags launching and now we're kind of like into summer. It's weird. It's cold this week and you know the next like next week a little bit. And then it starts to get a little nicer. So coming into summer golf looking forward to it. I mean we've been in summer golf though, so we could take a couple a couple of weeks. 00:43:52:24 - 00:44:08:26 Unknown Yeah, the rain will be good. Yeah. We need the rain Colorado needs it bad, bad, bad. Are you playing in the memory? Guess. Friday? Yeah. Are you. Who are you playing at? The dew thing. Oh that's right, that's right. You're at the weather. I play with Matt Meyer every year. It's a one day member. Guessed that 36 of them. 00:44:08:28 - 00:44:30:06 Unknown Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah. What's his handicap? 36. Yeah. You shouldn't be able to play an event. How is that fair? He's getting two pops. Yeah, well, it's 80%. He makes a point, makes three pars. You know that's three eagles. It's 80%. His first putt is his t shirt. Yeah, literally. You've seen his swing I might need to grow the swing out. 00:44:30:09 - 00:44:49:12 Unknown It's crazy. It is crazy. But craziest thing you've ever seen. But we'll see how that goes. Yeah. Kind of kicking it off. So cool. Sounds good. Yeah, yeah, I guess tonight and abs next series, but cool. Thanks for tuning in, guys, and let us know. Like I said at the beginning of the pod, we we want to know more of what you want to hear more of what you want to see. 00:44:49:15 - 00:44:57:16 Unknown And like I said, we're excited for guerrilla sports and what's to come. A lot more of closed course coming your way. Be sure to comment, like and subscribe and we'll see you next week. See you guys.  

In the third and final episode from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, CEO Greg Abel takes the second Q&A session alongside BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer and Adam Johnson, CEO of NetJets and President of Berkshire's consumer products, services, and retailing businesses. Together, the three address questions about the future of Berkshire's subsidiaries, the current inflation environment, and much more. And finally, CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli recap the busy day with highlights from both Q&A sessions and Becky's interview with Warren Buffett.    For more Berkshire Hathaway coverage: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2026-live-updates.html For past Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meetings: https://buffett.cnbc.com/annual-meetings/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aerospace has always been a cyclical industry, one sector up, another down, capital moving cautiously between them. That's not what's happening right now. Every major sector is ripping at the same time, for completely different reasons. Commercial is coming back online. Aftermarket and MRO have been running hot since COVID. Defense is being pulled forward by geopolitical demand. Business aviation has settled into a stronger, more stable “new normal.”  It's rare to see this kind of synchronized momentum across the entire ecosystem, and when it happens, it changes how capital behaves. For years, aerospace exits were predictable. You built a solid business, ran an M&A process, and sold. IPOs were barely part of the conversation. Industrial manufacturing wasn't exactly exciting to public market investors. Now, IPOs are not only viable, but they're also often the better option. Industrial businesses that used to be seen as slow, capital-heavy, and unsexy are suddenly being revalued as AI-proof, infrastructure-critical, and in some cases, direct beneficiaries of the AI boom.  And that shift is forcing a new level of sophistication from operators. Because today, you're not just deciding whether to sell; you're deciding how to exit in a market with more options than ever before. Traditional M&A, IPOs, continuation vehicles—paths that barely existed or weren't taken seriously six or seven years ago are now all on the table at the same time. At the same time, there's a quiet risk underneath all of this. Fuel prices, geopolitical instability, and supply chain pressure. None of these have gone away. So the question isn't just how long this run continues; it's whether operators are actually prepared for the version of the market we're in now. In this episode, I'm joined by the Global Head of Aerospace and Aviation Investment Banking at Jefferies, Nick Fazioli. He breaks down what's really driving this moment across aviation, defense, and industrials, and what it means for operators thinking about growth, capital, and exit strategy in a market that looks very different from it did just a few years ago.   You'll also learn; The unexpected shift: how “boring” industrial manufacturing became one of the most attractive investment categories Why IPOs are suddenly back, and in some cases outperforming traditional M&A exits How AI is indirectly reshaping aerospace valuations through energy, infrastructure, and supply chain demand The rise of continuation vehicles and why operators now have more exit paths than ever before Where private equity and institutional capital are actually placing bets right now (and why MRO is so competitive) The hidden risks: fuel prices, geopolitics, and consumer pressure, and how quickly they could impact the system Why operators need to become far more strategic, not just in building businesses, but in positioning them for exit     About the Guest Nick Fazioli is the Global Head of Aerospace and Aviation Investment Banking at Jefferies, where he leads one of the most active practices across commercial aviation, business aviation, and aerospace services. Over the past 16 years, he's been at the center of some of the most significant transactions in business aviation, including the sale of Marquis Jet to NetJets and West Star Aviation's exit to Greenbriar Equity Group. With a front-row seat to M&A, capital markets, and the evolving investor landscape, Nick brings a unique perspective on where capital is flowing and how operators should be thinking about growth and exit strategy in today's market. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn.  About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/.  To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/. 

On the 395th episode of You Know I'm Right, hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by The Challenge's Aviv Bruno to discuss:- First app she checks everyday- Serving as a soldier in the Israeli Air Force- Attending The Ohio State University- Working in sales for Stryker Orthopaedics, CONMED Corporation, NetJets, Verkada and NIC Partners- Challenges of working in sales and working of commission- Is life itself just working in sales? How does sales parallel life? - Working for herself now as Market Strategist- Trying out for and getting cast on the Real World Road Rules Challenge and winning- Why did it take her so long to comeback to the show?- How difficult was it to leave her family to compete on The Challenge?- How much more challenging was The Challenge when she returned for season 40 and 41 than her first season?- Was she disappointed that Yeremi Hykel staked a claim so close to the final?- Could more reality tv be in her future?- You Know I'm Right moment

Nik sits down with the "OG" pilot podcaster, Justin Seims, for a candid discussion about his journey from growing up surrounded by aviation to discovering his own passion for flying and podcasting. Hear how Justin balanced Division I college football with flight training and built a career at NetJets and beyond. We explore what inspired Justin to launch a successful podcast and his new aviation magazine, titled— you guessed it—Pilot to Pilot. This episode also highlights the importance of family, consistency, and staying authentic amid the rapidly evolving worlds of aviation and media.  CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code "R4P2025" and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!  SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order. #Aviation #AviationCareers #aviationcrew #AviationJobs #AviationLeadership #AviationEducation #AviationOpportunities #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AirlineJobs #AirlineInterviewPrep #flying #flyingtips #PilotDevelopment #PilotFinance #pilotcareer #pilottips #pilotcareertips #PilotExperience #pilotcaptain #PilotTraining #PilotSuccess #pilotpodcast #PilotPreparation #Pilotrecruitment #flightschool #aviationschool #pilotcareer #pilotlife #pilot

Austin Allison, cofounder and CEO of Pacaso, a property brokerage firm that buys single-family luxury homes in destination markets in the United States and aboard, joins the program to explain his company's name and why he considers it the NetJets of luxury living. (12/2025)

Austin Allison, cofounder and CEO of Pacaso, a property brokerage firm that buys single-family luxury homes in destination markets in the United States and aboard, joins the program to explain his company's name and why he considers it the NetJets of luxury living. (12/2025)

In this episode of the AeroExploration Podcast, Jim sits down with Collin, a corporate jet pilot with NetJets, to explore his unconventional path into aviation.Collin didn't grow up with a headset in hand or a lifelong dream of flying. Instead, his early life revolved around farming. But a chance meeting with a pilot on a party bus changed everything. That single conversation set him on the path to becoming a professional pilot.We cover:Collin's early farm life and unexpected introduction to aviationHow a party bus encounter sparked his desire to flyHis pilot training process and how he built flight hoursThe steps that led to flying with NetJets.What a corporate pilot lifestyle really looks likeWhy corporate aviation can be a rewarding career path for aspiring pilotsThis episode is perfect for:Anyone interested in corporate aviation careersAspiring pilots curious about the NetJets pilot lifeAviation fans who love unique and unexpected career storiesWinter Merch is HERE!Winter is coming, and so is our brand-new merch lineup! Stay warm and rep your love for aviation with cozy long sleeve tees, hoodies, and beanies. For a limited time, you can score 20% off your order with code Cold20—but hurry, this offer only lasts until October 1st. Gear up now and head into the season in style!Flyingmidwest.com/MerchSupport the Show: If you are looking for early releases, exclusive content, or just want to support the show, consider joining me on Patreon!There are several levels of support and extra goodies at each level. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/flyingmidwest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AeroExploration: Check out the YouTube Channel. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Community:If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media.Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible!Affiliate Links:Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchaseFly the Transition Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information:Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jim@flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Max shares his PM flying grind and how soft pay is easing the sting—plus a soggy New Orleans beignet run. The Mailbag is loaded this week with tales from a long-haul trucker pilot, NetJets rejection therapy, type rating dilemmas, and the dreaded training contracts making a comeback. In Flight Advice, a low-time pilot lands a dream SIC gig and asks: how do you not screw this up? Max and Dylan break down how to stand out and stay sharp as a new jet FO. Garmin Smart Charts 100LL Video - The Hidden History of Aviation Fuel Why Anchorage is America's Most OP City - Youtube video Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:16 AMs, PMs, and Max's Musings 17:29 Reviews 22:09 Mailbag 34:02 Flight Advice   Be sure to subscribe to 21Five's Youtube Channel to see our luggage review videos! Connect with us on LinkedIn Our sponsors: Move your airplane without breaking your back or the bank! Max said the Amigo AeroTow's affordable T1 tug has 'changed his hangar life'. Learn more about AeroTow's family of aviation tugs and see why its earning rave reviews from top 40 aviation podcast hosts around the globe. Use code "21five" at checkout for $100 off any AeroTow product! -- Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more! -- Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, at any time. We do this by providing high-quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world-class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more! -- Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit https://link.21fivepodcast.com/timothy-pope to learn more. Check out Tim's podcast: The Pilot's Portfolio podcast -- VAERUS MEANS RIGHT, TRUE, AND REAL.Buy or sell an aircraft the right way, using a true partner, to make your dream of flight real. Connect with Brooks at Vaerus Jet Sales | Learn more about the DC-3 Referral Program -- The 21.5 Podcast is supported by our friends at ProPilotWorld.com - The Premier Information & Networking Resource for Professional Pilots -- Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us info@21fivepodcast.com Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates. The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with aviation legend, John Swanson, for a conversation that spans over five decades of flying experience. From piloting the iconic OV-10 to soaring at high altitudes in the U-2, John has seen and done it all. With nearly 21,000 hours of flight time — that's over two years in the sky — his expertise is unmatched.John's impressive career includes flying for Delta Airlines and NetJets, adding layers of experience in both military and civilian aviation. Join us as we dive into John's incredible journey, explore the challenges and thrills of being a pilot, and gain insight into the mind of someone who has spent nearly a lifetime navigating the skies.

What Are You Waiting For? Breakthroughs Start Where Fear Ends!" In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with Jesse Itzler, an unstoppable entrepreneur, ultra-endurance athlete, and master of unconventional experiences. Jesse's journey is built on facing down fear, embracing challenges, and doing what most people would never attempt. From creating Marquis Jet and selling it to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, to venturing into the unknown time and time again, Jesse's story is proof that success is found on the other side of risk. Jesse dives into the art of tackling “the wall” — that point where fear, doubt, and hesitation threaten to stop you. He talks about how he built a mindset that not only pushes through but thrives in uncertainty. When he realized he wanted to experience private jet travel but couldn't afford it, Jesse and his partner went straight to NetJets with nothing but a vision and unshakeable conviction. Against the odds, they secured a deal with Buffett's team, setting the foundation for what became a game-changing business. We also get into why Jesse believes routine kills creativity and how he designs his life around extraordinary experiences. He shares his practice of "Kevin's Rule," a commitment to creating meaningful experiences every two months. Jesse has made it his mission to build a “life resume” filled with unforgettable moments and deep connections. Key Takeaways: Face the Fear Wall: Success often waits on the other side of your greatest fears. Innovate Without Limits: Breaking from tradition can be a competitive advantage. Build Your Life Resume: Pursue experiences that enrich your life and create unforgettable memories. Be Irreplaceable: In every role—parent, partner, or professional—make yourself invaluable. Time is Scarce, Act Accordingly: Treat each moment like it's priceless, because it is. This episode is packed with strategies to turn ambition into action. Jesse's journey reminds us that life is too short to play it safe. Start building the life you want—one bold step at a time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! Thank you to MD Helicopters for sponsoring this special in-person interview with Jake Durham and Drew Muench from the Oxford Police Department Aviation Unit.  The Oxford Police Department chose the MD Helicopters 530F model as its primary airborne mission platform due to its exceptional versatility and performance characteristics, tailored to their operational needs.  The MD530F's agility and maneuverability make it ideal for various law enforcement tasks, including surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, and aerial patrols. Its powerful Rolls-Royce 250-C30 engine provides reliable performance in both urban and rural environments, crucial for the department's diverse operational landscape.  The helicopter's compact size allows for efficient deployment and maneuvering in tight spaces, enhancing operational flexibility during critical missions. Equipped with advanced avionics and mission-specific equipment, the MD530F ensures enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness, enabling the Oxford Police Department to uphold public safety and respond swiftly to emergencies across their jurisdiction. To discuss the Oxford Police Department Aviation Unit, Jack Schonely speaks with Lt Jake Durham, the mastermind and commander behind Oxford's aviation unit, and Drew Muench, the chief maintenance pilot inside Oxford's beautifully purpose-built hangar.  Jake Durham has deep roots in law enforcement and public safety that shaped his aspirations. Inspired by his family's legacy and an influential flight with the Alabama State Troopers Aviation Unit in 1997, Jake pursued a career in law enforcement. Starting as a patrolman with the Piedmont Police Department in 2003, he later joined the Oxford Police Department, where he climbed the ranks to lieutenant.  Jake's visionary leadership led to the creation of the Oxford Police Department's Aviation Support Unit in 2011, despite initial setbacks. He meticulously developed the administrative components and overcame challenges in acquiring suitable aircraft. From a motor-glider in 2013 to an OH-6, and later a TH-67, Jake's persistence paid off. In 2016, he designed and managed the construction of the department's Special Operations Facility, housing the Emergency Services Unit, Technical Services Unit, and Aviation Support Unit. Jake's dedication continued with the refurbishment of an OH-6A helicopter in 2020 and the procurement of an MD530F in 2021, enhancing the unit's capabilities. Chief maintenance pilot Drew Muench's aviation career spans over three decades. Starting his flying career in 1983 as a line boy at a small airport, he earned his flight time through dedication and passion.His journey took a pivotal turn in 1988, when he began his path to become a Marine Aviator, only to pivot to the Army due to an injury at OCS.  Serving 10 years as an Army Pilot, he mastered multiple aircraft including the AH-1, UH-1, OH-58, and CH-47, and became an esteemed instructor pilot. Transitioning to civilian life as an airline pilot, he faced challenges such as furloughs but found his place at NetJets, where he thrived as a Citation X captain and international training instructor. His dedication to aviation extended to helping establish the Oxford Air Support Unit in 2015, where he continues to guide the unit as chief pilot.Thank you to our special Sponsor MD Helicopters as well as Garmin and Wysong Enterprises. 

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! Thank you to MD Helicopters for sponsoring this special in-person interview with Jake Durham and Drew Muench from the Oxford Police Department Aviation Unit.  The Oxford Police Department chose the MD Helicopters 530F model as its primary airborne mission platform due to its exceptional versatility and performance characteristics, tailored to their operational needs.  The MD530F's agility and maneuverability make it ideal for various law enforcement tasks, including surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, and aerial patrols. Its powerful Rolls-Royce 250-C30 engine provides reliable performance in both urban and rural environments, crucial for the department's diverse operational landscape.  The helicopter's compact size allows for efficient deployment and maneuvering in tight spaces, enhancing operational flexibility during critical missions. Equipped with advanced avionics and mission-specific equipment, the MD530F ensures enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness, enabling the Oxford Police Department to uphold public safety and respond swiftly to emergencies across their jurisdiction. To discuss the Oxford Police Department Aviation Unit, Jack Schonely speaks with Lt Jake Durham, the mastermind and commander behind Oxford's aviation unit, and Drew Muench, the chief maintenance pilot inside Oxford's beautifully purpose-built hangar.  Jake Durham has deep roots in law enforcement and public safety that shaped his aspirations. Inspired by his family's legacy and an influential flight with the Alabama State Troopers Aviation Unit in 1997, Jake pursued a career in law enforcement. Starting as a patrolman with the Piedmont Police Department in 2003, he later joined the Oxford Police Department, where he climbed the ranks to lieutenant.  Jake's visionary leadership led to the creation of the Oxford Police Department's Aviation Support Unit in 2011, despite initial setbacks. He meticulously developed the administrative components and overcame challenges in acquiring suitable aircraft. From a motor-glider in 2013 to an OH-6, and later a TH-67, Jake's persistence paid off. In 2016, he designed and managed the construction of the department's Special Operations Facility, housing the Emergency Services Unit, Technical Services Unit, and Aviation Support Unit. Jake's dedication continued with the refurbishment of an OH-6A helicopter in 2020 and the procurement of an MD530F in 2021, enhancing the unit's capabilities. Chief maintenance pilot Drew Muench's aviation career spans over three decades. Starting his flying career in 1983 as a line boy at a small airport, he earned his flight time through dedication and passion.His journey took a pivotal turn in 1988, when he began his path to become a Marine Aviator, only to pivot to the Army due to an injury at OCS.  Serving 10 years as an Army Pilot, he mastered multiple aircraft including the AH-1, UH-1, OH-58, and CH-47, and became an esteemed instructor pilot. Transitioning to civilian life as an airline pilot, he faced challenges such as furloughs but found his place at NetJets, where he thrived as a Citation X captain and international training instructor. His dedication to aviation extended to helping establish the Oxford Air Support Unit in 2015, where he continues to guide the unit as chief pilot.Thank you to our special Sponsor MD Helicopters as well as SHOTOVER and Technisonic. 

David Angotti, a seasoned entrepreneur and the Chief Evangelist at Guesty joins us this week to discuss his journey into the world of short term rentals. Starting from humble beginnings without relying on traditional investments like 401ks or mutual funds, they delve into the real essence of building a successful business in short-term rentals, emphasizing the significance of work ethic, consistency, and strategic thinking. David shares his journey from launching and scaling a property management company in the Smokies, building a successful direct booking website, to eventually establishing a full-blown OTA (Online Travel Agency), demonstrating the power of innovation and customer-focused strategies. He provides valuable insights into the algorithms of OTAs, the importance of optimizing listings for better visibility, and how strategic actions can significantly impact your business's success on platforms like Airbnb. The conversation also covers David's personal philosophy on achieving balance and living a fulfilled life, showcasing the blend of professional drive and personal passions that has guided his success in the short-term rental industry. 00:00 The Journey Begins: Setting Realistic Goals and Work Ethic 00:17 Introducing Short Term Rental Nation: The Unconventional Path to Freedom 01:06 Catching Up: Life Updates and Future Plans 02:56 From Property Management to Building an OTA: David Angadi's Story 07:30 The Evolution of a Property Management Company 16:23 Creating a Successful OTA: Strategies and Insights 20:55 The Importance of Book Direct and Understanding OTAs 22:13 Scaling Success in the Smoky Mountains 23:25 Expanding Horizons: Florida and Hawaii Ventures 23:34 The Acquisition by Guesty and Its Impact 24:07 Deep Dive into OTA Strategies and Metrics 27:40 Maximizing Airbnb's Algorithm for Success 34:27 Transitioning to a Role at Guesty 36:27 Trends and Insights from the Field 38:47 Balancing Life, Work, and Extraordinary Goals 44:05 Final Thoughts on Success in Short-Term Rentals David Angotti's Bio David Angotti is a serial entrepreneur who founded and exited an EdTech startup, consulted with Fortune 100 brands, wrote for Search Engine Journal, and recently sold one of the fastest-growing property management brands in the country. He is currently laser-focused on developing the StaySense Amplify product into a legitimate Airbnb alternative for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers. In addition to StaySense Amplify, he owns multiple niche OTAs, owns properties in several locales, and built a purpose-built neighborhood in the Smoky Mountains. David's primary strengths are business development, branding, high-level marketing, search engine optimization, and public relations. In addition to his business background, he was a commercial pilot for NetJets and is certified to fly the fastest passenger jet in the world. Connect with David https://davidangotti.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidangotti/ https://twitter.com/DavidAngotti Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Angotti, a seasoned entrepreneur and the Chief Evangelist at Guesty joins us this week to discuss his journey into the world of short term rentals. Starting from humble beginnings without relying on traditional investments like 401ks or mutual funds, they delve into the real essence of building a successful business in short-term rentals, emphasizing the significance of work ethic, consistency, and strategic thinking. David shares his journey from launching and scaling a property management company in the Smokies, building a successful direct booking website, to eventually establishing a full-blown OTA (Online Travel Agency), demonstrating the power of innovation and customer-focused strategies. He provides valuable insights into the algorithms of OTAs, the importance of optimizing listings for better visibility, and how strategic actions can significantly impact your business's success on platforms like Airbnb. The conversation also covers David's personal philosophy on achieving balance and living a fulfilled life, showcasing the blend of professional drive and personal passions that has guided his success in the short-term rental industry. 00:00 The Journey Begins: Setting Realistic Goals and Work Ethic 00:17 Introducing Short Term Rental Nation: The Unconventional Path to Freedom 01:06 Catching Up: Life Updates and Future Plans 02:56 From Property Management to Building an OTA: David Angadi's Story 07:30 The Evolution of a Property Management Company 16:23 Creating a Successful OTA: Strategies and Insights 20:55 The Importance of Book Direct and Understanding OTAs 22:13 Scaling Success in the Smoky Mountains 23:25 Expanding Horizons: Florida and Hawaii Ventures 23:34 The Acquisition by Guesty and Its Impact 24:07 Deep Dive into OTA Strategies and Metrics 27:40 Maximizing Airbnb's Algorithm for Success 34:27 Transitioning to a Role at Guesty 36:27 Trends and Insights from the Field 38:47 Balancing Life, Work, and Extraordinary Goals 44:05 Final Thoughts on Success in Short-Term Rentals David Angotti's Bio David Angotti is a serial entrepreneur who founded and exited an EdTech startup, consulted with Fortune 100 brands, wrote for Search Engine Journal, and recently sold one of the fastest-growing property management brands in the country. He is currently laser-focused on developing the StaySense Amplify product into a legitimate Airbnb alternative for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers. In addition to StaySense Amplify, he owns multiple niche OTAs, owns properties in several locales, and built a purpose-built neighborhood in the Smoky Mountains. David's primary strengths are business development, branding, high-level marketing, search engine optimization, and public relations. In addition to his business background, he was a commercial pilot for NetJets and is certified to fly the fastest passenger jet in the world. Connect with David https://davidangotti.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidangotti/ https://twitter.com/DavidAngotti Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys dive into the intricacies and amusing challenges of aircraft lighting protocols.  They humorously recount instances of "light shaming". We discuss chapter one of Hard Landing for the book club. In the mailbag segment topics range from the importance of different types of flying experience, to the impact of personal decisions and career changes post-furloughs. They highlight stories from pilots who have navigated the challenges of layoffs, transitions between airlines, and shifts into corporate flying, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in the aviation industry. Flight Advice: Phoenix-based commercial pilot seeking advice on how to best prepare for a future career with airlines or companies like NetJets. Show Notes 0:00 Intro and Lighting 6:24 Book Club: Prologue and Chapter 1 15:41 John Travolta Pilot Embezzlement 20:26 Show Reviews 23:42 Mailbag 39:44 Flight Advice: Resume Building Join us in supporting the Pilot Mental Health Campaign by making adonating. Listener Rick S will match 21.Five listeners donations up to $1000! Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines into Chaos by Thomas Petzinger Jr 21Five's Youtube Channel Connect with us on LinkedIn Our sponsors: Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more! Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, at any time. We do this by providing high-quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world-class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more! Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit https://link.21fivepodcast.com/timothy-pope to learn more. Check out Tim's new podcast: The Pilot Money Podcast Employee Compensation Software That Answers "What's the Going Rate?" The AirComp Calculator™ is business aviation's only online compensation analysis system. It can provide precise compensation ranges for 14 business aviation positions in six aircraft classes at over 50 locations throughout the United States in seconds. VAERUS MEANS RIGHT, TRUE, AND REAL.Buy or sell an aircraft the right way, using a true partner, to make your dream of flight real. Connect with Brooks at Vaerus Jet Sales | Learn more about the DC-3 Referral Program Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us info@21fivepodcast.com Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates. The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Episode 1. Steffan is an airline pilot in the US. He is also a former US Marine.

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This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares what's on his mind then the guys jump into their top 3 favorite dog breeds. The show wraps with a good word from Chet Sears. Matt = Houston hunting, El Paso Lucchese Boot factory. * www.lucchese.com Boots for the brave. * www.bootsforthebrave.com NetJets donated the aircraft. * www.netjets.com 3 Beagle small pack hounds made to hunt rabbits. Documented back in 55 BC in England. = pack animal active  vocal, loyal. 2 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever “Decoy Dog” smart and very energetic 1. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 1800's - supreme gundog. unmatched in field and in home. 3. border collie 2, Jack russell 1, german Shepherd 3. Miniature schnauzer 2. Jack Russell Terrier 1. German Shepherd Good Word: Dog! Proverbs 26:11 " Like a dog that retuns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.” **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt's Boots and Texas hunting 2. Top 3 Dog breeds  3. A Good Word from Chet “Vomit”  **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Introductions Peter Goelz offers decades of leadership in management, transportation, crisis communications and national and international political strategy.  Mr. Goelz has managed the Washington, DC office for O'Neill and Associates from 2005 through 2021 when he moved to Of Counsel status. Prior to that he was the head of the Crisis Communications Practice Group for the global communications firm APCO Worldwide.   Mr. Goelz has been active in public life and politics for close to four decades having worked for and advised Presidents, Senators, and Governors. He served as Executive Assistant and political Director for Governor Hugh J. Gallen, worked for Presidents Jimmy Carter and William J. Clinton.   In addition, Mr. Goelz was appointed by President Clinton to serve as Managing Director of the National Transportation Safety Board. After joining the NTSB in 1995, Mr. Goelz served as Director of the offices of government affairs, public affairs and family affairs as well as Managing Director.  As Managing Director, his responsibilities included handling the day-to-day operations of the agency and serving as chief policy advisor to the Chairman. In addition, he managed the passage of the agency's re-authorization and appropriations legislation and testified on Capitol Hill. He is widely hailed as one of the country's most experienced safety investigative experts.   Mr. Goelz was on scene and directed investigative activities at numerous aviation accidents, including ValuJet in Miami; TWA off the coast of New York; EgyptAir off the coast of Rhode Island; American Airlines in Arkansas; and the J. F. Kennedy, Jr. accident off the coast of Massachusetts. Mr. Goelz was the principle liaison to the White House, the FBI and the CIA. During this time Mr. Goelz also directed investigative activities in numerous pipelines, rail and other surface accidents.   While serving in the Clinton Administration Goelz was detailed to the White House to work on security issues surrounding the WTO conference in Seattle, WA,   In September of 1990 Goelz began work with the Government of Kuwait while they were in exile. Stationed with the Government, in Taif Saudi Arabia, he helped stand up the Government's Public Information Office and crafted a number of innovative communications strategies on behalf of Kuwait.   In the private sector, Mr. Goelz worked with major airlines, airports, unions, and corporations, advising them on safety and security matters. For the Warren Buffet owned company NetJets, he drafted their first crisis response plan and guided them through a mid-air collision accident,   His current and past clients have included Alaska Airlines, Boeing, PG&E, NetJets, Presidential Airways, L3 Communications, Massport/Logan Airport, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants,   Mr. Goelz is a sought-after commentator on aviation safety issues and is currently under contract with CNN. His written commentary has appeared in numerous national and international outlets, including USA Today, New York Times, and Aviation Daily.   Mr. Goelz is a member of the Aero Club of Washington, the International Aviation Club, and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI   Mr. Goelz, holds both a Bachelors and Master's degree and he and his wife, reside in Alexandria, Virginia.  Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-goelz-851864a1/

This week, Nick talks to Emily Williams, Co-Founder of IW Aviation. Formerly Board Sales Director at NetJets Europe, Emily has spent a decade advising HNWs and globally recognised corporations on their aviation needs. Her detailed knowledge of the industry includes operations and manufacturers, having built-up vast experience in strategy planning and long-term business analytics for her clients. Emily and Nick discuss her background and career, starting out in Ogilvy & Mather and joining NetJets shortly after the merger with Marquis Jet Europe. They talk about what it's like to work with Warren Buffet and other visionary leaders, her ten-year career at NetJets, and the journey of founding and building her business. In 2015 Emily joined forces with her former NetJets colleague, Nicolas Imrie, and they founded IW Aviation.Emily's book choice was Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle.This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

NetJets signed a record agreement with Textron Aviation for purchase options of up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years. NetJets will also serve as Textron's launch customer for the new Cessna Citation Ascend, with deliveries to begin in 2025. Jeremy Kariuki, Aviation Week associate editor for business aviation, and Molly McMillin, managing editor for business aviation, discuss the agreement. 

Det har blitt 26. september når vi spiller inn flight 268, og i dag skal vi innom kontrakter som deles ut, fly som kjøpes, noe som bør selges og ruter som startes. Velkommen ombord! Ulykkesflight 268: Pakistan International PK268 AKTUELT: SAS velger Aviator på flere flyplasser, WGH mister kontrakten Transavia åpner Einhoven-Oslo Wizz Air kommer til Arlanda Avinor uke 38 - rimelig stabilt rundt -10% mot 2019 NetJets skal kjøpe 1500 Cessna Citation VoltAero skal fly på avfall fra vinproduksjon Air France-KLM kjøper flere A350 Air Canada kjøper flere 787 Edelweiss bytter ut A340 med A350 Estland bør selge Nordica SAS har fått inn bud på selskapet SkyUp skal etablere seg i USA Christian har vært på frokostseminar om bærekraftig luftfart i regi av Avinor. Sjekk det interessante panelet her: https://vimeo.com/866874291

Max talks about an emergency that occurred earlier in the month as Endeavor flight 1516 departed LaGuardia enroute to Savannah, GA. The controllers and flight crew worked together remarkably well, and there's a lot that general aviation pilots can learn from their interactions. We also replay an interview from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast in which they interviewed Mark Robinson, of Frequentis Australasia about remote towers. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. News Stories Textron and NetJets sign agreement for 1,500 Cessna Citation jets Cirrus Has Option To Sell New Rotax-Powered Trainer NTSB Says Pilot Posting to Social Media Caused Fatal Crash Kalitta Air 747 Tries To Take Off Without Clearance Pilot error blamed in crash at St. Augustine airport that killed 2 Pilot mistakenly extends flaps instead of landing gear Plane stolen in Canada Two pilots killed in a mid-air collision at Reno Races 42% of U.S. deaths from small aircraft crashes occurred in Alaska Ninth crop-dusting fatality in U.S. Aircraft damaged or destroyed from microburst at Falcon Field Mentioned on the Show Plane Crazy Down Under podcast Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

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It's incredible to have NetJets' Christopher Cordero today with his story as a jet pilot for a fractional airline. Listen to this episode as we discuss his union membership, peculiar client interactions, and passion for living by the pilot's mission of safely flying clients!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE     What NetJets is all about The life of a NetJets pilot  Unique NetJets pilot's interaction with owners and clients Pilot's true mission and how they must execute it The importance of a union and how members benefit from it Recruitment challenges NetJets is facing RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CORDERO Chris Cordero joined NetJets in December 2018 after working at Envoy and Via Air. During his time at Via Air, he served as a pilot representative and advocate on the ASAP Event Review Committee. Chris is an active member of NJASAP, contributing to the Military Affairs Committee and serving as a New Hire Mentor. He has been a UH60 A/L/M Blackhawk pilot and Aviation Human Resources Director in the Texas Army National Guard since September 2008. In addition to his military service, Chris is involved in residential and commercial real estate development and manages a small family farm. He resides in Dripping Springs, Texas, with his wife and two children. Alongside his professional pursuits, Chris enjoys flying his 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. CONNECT WITH CHRIS  Website: NetJets LinkedIn: Christopher Cordero CONNECT WITH US  Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!    SPONSOR If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss how US and overseas markets view a possible US debt default and how this latest debt drama is driving the development of new reserve currencies as an alternative to the US dollar including the Euro, prospect of future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve as inflation slows, whether central bankers will curb inflation without causing a recession, Germany's order for 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters from Boeing to replace the country's fleet of CH-53 helicopters and what the deal means for Sikorsky's CH-53K, the news that the T-7 Red Hawk trainer by Boeing and Saab for the US Air Force will be delayed by three years, NetJets' $5 billion order for up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 business jets, Turkish Airlines' interest in up to 800 new jetliners, Virgin Orbital and Rocket Lab earnings, order for 300 Boeing 737 Max jets by Ryanair, and Germany's latest $3 billion arms package for Ukraine that includes more tanks, vehicles, air defense missiles and ammunition.

Let this episode help you realize the power of sports in promoting camaraderie and unity with aviator and Pura Vida Cup organizer Ronald Araujo. Find out more about this soccer tournament, how it helps aspiring and active aviators, and its significance in the aviation community. Tap in for more!     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Overview of the Pura Vida Cup  How Pura Vida Cup came to be What are the benefits of joining Pura Vida Cup Effects of Pura Vida Cup soccer tournament to the larger aviation community     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Frontier Airlines NetJets      CONNECT WITH RONALD Website: Pura Vida Cup WhatsApp:  +(914) 409 6327 CONNECT WITH US    Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!      SPONSOR If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

We sat down with Fouina Faaiu, the Soaring Samoan and talked about his journey from ramp agent in Hawaii to pilot for Netjets. "Fo's" story is one of perseverance and not giving up in the face of adversity. While we had to conduct this episode remotely, we hope you enjoy it the same. 

OmegaBall Founder Anthony Dittmann sits down with Derek Spartz to discuss what it takes to create a whole new sport, how to market and monetize it and how they're raising capital. Sam and Derek catch up and discuss their experiences at an OmegaBall event as well as what potential they see in this very early investment opportunity in the sports industry.  About Anthony Dittmann:  Anthony Dittmann began his career working for the San Diego Chargers until 1998.  After the NFL, he worked for ESPN in several capacities; all involving the design, construction and management of ESPN-owned events including the ESPY Awards and culminating as the Director of Operations as well as Event Director for X Games in Los Angeles, Barcelona, Aspen and Tignes, France. Since the X Games, Dittmann has produced events for NBC Sports and The Enthusiast Network before ultimately starting Kilowatt Events with several colleagues.  Kilowatt specializes in designing and executing major events in music, sports and entertainment that are typically televised.  Major clients include ESPN, NetJets, C3 Presents, Pepsi, The LA Times and the NFL.   In 2018, Dittmann patented (with his colleague Rafael Munaro), a foldable (to 2” wide) dual stream event recycle/trash bin that is poised to rid the industry of the ubiquitous, but ineffective cardboard event trash can. Cerobins have since been bought by major events and facilities including Sofi Stadium and Climate Pledge Arena. In 2020, Anthony invented a new sport called OmegaBall.  Reimagining and revolutionizing the game of soccer with three teams, three goals, no offsides, and no throw-ins (cornerkicks only) in a circular field. All packed into a one-hour match in a field that is half the size of a traditional soccer field.  Headquartered in San Diego, OmegaBall has already appeared on the Fox and ESPN networks with semi-professional players on the pitch.  OmegaBall is also expanding into competitive youth and recreational opportunities through a new partnership with USSSA.  OmegaBall is….  Chaos on the Pitch! Anthony also spent several years as an adjunct professor in the sport business graduate program at California State University, Long Beach and the University of San Francisco.  He is also a helicopter pilot. DISCLOSURE: Sam Marks is related to Anthony Dittmann and, as of this episode's release, has not invested any capital into OmegaBall.  Discussed:  OmegaBall.com @Omegaball_ on TikTok Omegaball YouTube Email Anthony for OmegaBall Investment Deck at anthony@omegaball.com Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamp: 00:20 – Sam/Derek catchup California Rain & Traffic 03:06 - About OmegaBall and our guest 06:33 - Anthony Dittmann Interview Starts 10:20 - Basics of OmegaBall Rules 19:25 - Derek's Attendance at an OmegaBall Event 32:28 - Wagering on OmegaBall 34:50 - How to Invest in OmegaBall 37:10 - Sam & Derek's Thoughts on OmegaBall If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Avination, what's is going on and welcome back to episode 256 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. I'm todays episode, I'm talking with one of my mentors, Bill Noe. Bill started out as a pilot but eventually rose to become COO and President of NetJets. He is currently running a newly formed flight school for Marshall University. Also, hear a crazy story about how Urban Meyer introduced me to Bill! My go to way to get quality greens on the road https://1stphorm.com/products/opti-greens-50-stick-packs?A_AID=Jsiems get 10% off The Ground School app from Jason Miller https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ground-school/p/justin

Opening doors, sending flowers and general respect are things that Jae Schmutz has practiced for years. He has seen the importance of modeling positive behavior towards his wife as he teaches his two children what is important to him. Raised by involved and loving parents but losing his mother at an early age to cancer, Jae learned the value of traditions, prioritizing time with family and taking advantage of opportunities to make memories while we have them. Jae's perspective on chivalry, manners and respect will give you a renewed sense of encouragement to treat others the way you wish to be treated and affect a positive change in our society, one interaction at a time, starting in each of our own homes. Jae is the SVP of NetJets

David Sokol joins the show to discuss the economy, recession and his book America in Perspective: Defending the American Dream for the Next Generation. “The problem is this administration is harming energy prices and spending money like drunken soldiers which is raising inflation.” “Without that you might have a gentler recession. But with this administration you risk a global recession and that will be ugly.”

Former NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell has launched Tradepost, an investment platform that provides growth capital to mid-market firms. Hansell talks about how the firm approaches the M&A market, as well as how he's coupling his experience in the c-suite with his experience as an investor to help guide the CEOs who lead his portfolio companies.

Studies show that when employees find meaning in their work, they're happier, more productive, more creative, and have higher wellbeing. And while individual employees need to do their part in finding that meaning, there's only so much they can do without the support of their leadership. Since we work in communities, wellbeing and meaning are shared responsibilities, and leaders need to be intentional about their part in it if they want to set up their businesses for higher success.This week I'm joined by Tamara Myles and Wes Adams, who together have researched how leaders can make work more meaningful for their teams, and why it's so imperative for success and workplace mental health that they do. They're here to share tangible ideas and strategies leaders can use, and they break it down into simple objectives that can be implemented starting today.Listen in to hear more as Wes and Tamara talk about meaningful work, intentional leadership, and individual wellbeing in the workplace.About Tamara Myles:Tamara helps leaders make work meaningful to engage employees and improve business performance.Her approach blends the latest research in Positive and Organizational Psychology with evidence-based strategies to deliver solutions that yield tangible business results. She focuses on organizational transformation and leadership development and has worked with high-performing organizations like Black Rock, Microsoft, KPMG, Unilever, and Best Buy.Tamara is the author of The Secret to Peak Productivity: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best, which is published globally and has been translated to multiple languages. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, and USA Today, among others.Tamara lives in New England with her husband, three teenage children, and two dogs. She loves to cook and is in awe of the power of food to bring people together for deep, meaningful connection.About Wes Adams:Wes works with high-performing companies on organizational transformation, leadership development, and employee engagement. He helps both experienced and emerging leaders alike develop the skills and practices that bring out the best from their teams by fostering cultures that enable employees to find meaning and purpose in their work.He brings two decades of experience growing successful ventures and consulting for Fortune 500s, startups, and NGOs. Past clients include Microsoft, KPMG, Edelman, Harrah's Entertainment, JP Morgan Chase, NetJets, Sony, Starwood Hotel Group, the United Nations Office of Human Rights, and Warner Brothers. Wes's work has been covered by the New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and others.Wes is also a Master Facilitator for the Penn Resilience Program, and has been a featured speaker at South by Southwest Interactive and the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Passionate about social impact, Wes produced a documentary for HBO, The Out List, and a book of interviews about the environmental crisis, I Am EcoWarrior.A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Wes holds a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Atlanta.Mentioned in this Episode of Mental Health for Leaders:SV Consulting GroupTamara Myles ConsultingConnect with Wes on LinkedInConnect with Tamara on LinkedInJoin the monthly digital subscriptionWhere to ListenSpotifyAppleGoogleAmazon

15 Lessons Aviation Can Teach You About Life: 1. You are responsible. 2. Attention is life. Inattention will be at least minimally harmful if not deadly. 3. There is always a curriculum. Preparation is advised. 4. A well-lived life, like flying, requires constant adjustments. 5. Think before you speak or key the mic. .... Listen for more. Q&A: Most common client questions lately: o Headlines – Beware! ▪ See housing market headline from Redfin o Headlines are meant to make you fearful. They have about three seconds to grab your attention in the world of fast-paced news. You will often see over-the-top headlines that are not even related to the article itself. o For example, “Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash” ▪ If you actually read the article here is an example of the content: • “...for the first time since 2021, the average home is selling for less than its list price...” • “While home prices are still higher than a year ago, with the average home now selling for just under $370,000, inflation and high interest rates are slowing down the market.”   Please sign up for our monthly Leading Edge-Read-Before-Fly Newsletter and Rate and Share our Podcast. 1. Please sign up for our monthly pilot newsletter: Leading Edge “Read Before Fly” • Go to Leading Edge Planning.com and sign up for our monthly pilot newsletter. Pop up or click on contact us... • Scroll to the bottom of the podcast page, click on “The Pilot Money Guys” then “Subscribe” in the upper right corner. 2. Please rate and review our podcast... • Step one – Hit “library” then “shows” then hit the thumbnail pic then, scroll down to the bottom of our podcast feed on iTunes • Step two – Hit the 5th star on the rating. • Step three: look slightly below that area and hit “Write a review” ... • Step four: type something (awesome and funny) in and hit “send.” • I've learned that it knows when I've personally rated and reviewed the podcast more than a dozen times... What's the best path for young aspiring pilots? Cargo, Passenger, Fractional, Military? Common questions and points-to-ponder when deciding which path is right for you. • Do you enjoy long-haul flights that may last six to twelve hours? • How long are you comfortable being away from home? o Oftentimes, cargo pilots are gone for longer periods of time but they may also get large chunks of time off. For example, ten days on and ten days off. o Fractional carriers like NetJets typically work seven on and seven off. o Southwest Airlines' typical schedule would be three days on and four days off. • What are the differences in pay? o You'll probably make more at the cargo carries since most of the flying is wide- body, international. o You'll probably make less than average at fractionals but you may enjoy the type of flying more. For example, it is much more dynamic and less rote from day-to- day. Many people that have a passion for general aviation love the type of flying at a fractional carrier. • What type of commute should you expect? o For example, if you fly for FedEx or UPS, your bases will be very limited. So you'll probably be a commuter. o NetJets will fly you on a commercial carrier from your home to wherever your trip begins. o Either way, the panel of pilots agrees, living where you are based can greatly increase your quality of life and increase your income.   Tune in for more details and differences in the types of commercial aviation.

As he announced his retirement from competitive tennis, Roger Federer thanked his supporters for helping make the dreams of a young Swiss ball kid come true. Regarded as one of the greatest male tennis players in history, Federer is hanging up his racquet as age finally catches up with him.  At a time when the sport was getting more aggressive, Federer embodied a calm that champions strived for. His record in Wimbledon is a testament to this style of play.  His style on the court was artistic as he relied more on elegance than raw power. In a game dominated by power-hitters and endurance, he was one of the few who banked on techniques to challenge his opponents. [Byte of Suveen Sinha, Business Standard] Federer has not played a single match in nearly 14 months. His last competitive appearance at Wimbledon in July 2021 was a quarter-final defeat. Yet in the twelve months leading to May 1st, 2022, the 41-year-old made an estimated $90 million before taxes and agents' fees. On Forbes' 2022 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, Federer took the seventh spot even though he won only about $700,000 in prize money during the period.  While he was the world's highest-paid athlete on the 2020 list with a total of $106.3 million, he remained the highest-paid tennis player for 17 straight years. His on-court earnings through prize money since turning ‘pro' in 1998 totalled $130.5 million, the third in ATP Tour history, behind Djokovic and Nadal. However, Federer had no contest off the court. He made about $1 billion across his career through sponsorships, endorsements, appearance fees at tournaments and lucrative exhibition events. His career earnings total of $1.1 billion before taxes and agents' fees is more than double that of Nadal's $500 million and Djokovic's $470 million He is only one of seven athletes across sports to have surpassed $1 billion, while still active. When Federer described his sponsors as partners in his statement he did not mean it as a mere formality. Federer has an endorsement portfolio of 14 brands, half of whom have been sponsoring him for more than a decade. These include Mercedes-Benz, Credit Suisse, Rolex, Lindt and Wilson. His other sponsors include Uniqlo, Gillette, Barilla, NetJets, Rimova and Moët & Chandon. His biggest deal came in 2018 when he quit Nike to sign a 10-year $300 million contract with Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo. Nike had paid him $150 million over a two-decade period. Even as his on-court visibility fades, Federer can expect most of his sponsorships to continue into retirement. Few athletes have transcended their sport like Federer.  But how did he earn the loyalty of his sponsors? N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research says, Federer's on-court composure is reflected in his personal life. He gives hope and brings enthusiasm to the game. Federer has made a lasting connection with fans. Federer has been long-planning for life after professional tennis. In 2013, he and his agent Tony Godsick co-founded player management agency Team8. The tennis legend is set to retire after next week's Laver Cup in London. The tournament, which became an official ATP event in 2019, is owned by Team8. In 2019, Federer invested in Swiss shoe brand On, which went public last September. His estimated 3% stake in the company is worth $200 million. His sharp business decision could one day make him the fourth athlete-billionaire after Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods. 

Do you know the number one way to becoming a Millionaire? There is one way above all others. Requires a vehicle that will give you the 7 Figure revenues that eventually creates a 7 Figure net worth. Thomas Stanley's book The Millionaire Next Door, he interviewed hundreds of Millionaires and discovered some amazing things. How a millionaire thinks, believes, lives, etc. All millionaires have one thing in common. It is the number one way to become a millionaire. Owning your own business. 83% of all millionaires own their own business. But it takes a 7 Figure Mindset to be able to build one. Richard Branson owns 400 businesses. Can you start ONE? Your own business give you; More Control. Options. True Security. Hope. Energy for your dreams. A better self image. Confidence. Increased cash flow and more. What are you passionate about? What do you have a knack for? What comes easily for you? These are clues to a business you can start. Out of every dollar of value you bring to a company, you are paid about 25 pennies of every dollar and the company keeps the other 75 pennies of the dollar. With your own business, you KEEP ALL THE PENNIES - ALL 100 pennies of every dollar vs a company keeping the majority of them. Hewlett Packard started out of a garage. Microsoft started out of a dorm room. Apple started out of a garage. Netjets started out of a small hangar at a desk. Spanx started out of a bedroom. Amazon started out of a garage. Papa Johns started out of a broom closet. What kind of business can you start out of your home?

Matt Wyrick, who is in the sixth year of his FAA career, all at Indianapolis Center (ZID), grew up immersed in aviation. His father, Allan, was a longtime pilot for NetJets. Wyrick said hypoxia came up in some discussions between them. That, along with his training, prepared him to successfully assist the pilot of a Cessna 441 Conquest II who was exhibiting signs of hypoxia while over south-central Ohio en route to Youngstown, Ohio, at 29,000 feet. For his efforts, Wyrick has been named the Great Lakes Region winner of the 2021 Archie League Medal of Safety Award, presented by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. He will be honored on June 17 in New Orleans. Wyrick said he was honored and humbled by the award. “I was just there doing my job that day and I had a bunch of good people around me who were a huge part of the outcome. I really think the award is more a reflection of everybody I work with. I don't have a doubt in my mind that any one of the controllers in my area could have sat there and achieved the same outcome.”

Matt Liotta is the CEO and Founder of Volato, a fractional ownership company of private jets using Honda Jets and exceptional customer service. I was excited to speak with Matt about his, relatively, new fractional ownership private jet company after having two business owners that own private jets on the show. We talk about starting a new venture during the worldwide pandemic and how it affected their growth.Not surprisingly, Volato grew in customers, employees and planes during the past two years and Matt is excited about the future of Volato. They continue to add new Honda jets to their fleet while also acquiring existing private jet companies, Adding new airports across the country allows them to continue their company mantra of providing exceptional customer service.Obviously, private jet ownership is not possible for many business travelers but the ideas Matt shares about starting and running his company can apply to many different business models. While private jet usage might be a lofty goal, we might as well reach high and see where we land.Make sure to follow Matt and Volato on their social media pages to see the latest additions to their fleet and watch their growth.SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Amazon.The Travel Wins intro song by Allison Johnson and Steve StevensWebsite Design by Stack Host#volato #flyvolato #mattliotta

Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of March 14, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: FAA takes more practical approach to instrument rating requirements; CubCrafters supports Ukrainian refugee relief; Student handles throttle problem on final; Speedy avionics installations for buiders;NetJets sets sights on eVTOL market with Lilium.

This week in airplane news: Netjets to buy 150 Lilium eVTOLs, Ukraine has vowed to rebuild the AN225 after it was destroyed, a drunk pilot was removed from a JetBlue flight, and PSI troubles. NetJets said last week they will be purchasing 150 Lilim eVTOLs The aircraft will be operated as part 135 charter aircraft NetJets will base the aircraft in Florida and create a network for serving the state They will also create “Vertiport” facilities to serve new nonairport locations https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/netjets-to-buy-150-lilium-evtols Ukraine says they will rebuild the AN225 after it was confirmed destroyed during the ongoing conflict. Images surfaced last Friday of the aircraft within its hanger, burned and destroyed. See images of destroyed aircraft https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ukraine-vows-to-rebuild-an-225-and-send-putin-the-bill A pilot was removed from the cockpit of a JetBlue Airbus A320 at Buffalo Niagara International Airport Last week The 52-year-old pilot blew a .17 on a breathalyzer test administered by TSA. JetBlue has since removed the pilot from his duties. The FAA is investigating. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airline-pilot-removed-from-cockpit-on-suspicion-of-being-drunk/

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JESSE ITZLER only eats fruit 'til noon, loves (and managed!) Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life “out of the box.” In fact, he doesn't even have a box. As one of the world's top rated live speakers, Jesse is the author of the New York Times bestselling book “Living With a Seal” as well as the hit “Living With The Monks.” He is the co-founder of Marquis Jet, the world's largest private jet card company which he and his partner sold to Warren Buffett's NetJets; Zico Coconut Water, which he and his partners sold to The Coca-Cola Company; and 29029 which he and his team sold to iFit. ‍ Jesse has had a very unconventional journey as an entrepreneur. With no traditional background in any of the companies he's built, he's created success through fostering relationships, trusting his gut and thinking outside of the box. He's lived on a monastery with monks, ran several 100-mile races, and trained with Wim Hof in the art of cold therapy and breath work. He started Build Your Life Resume® as a way to share his best practices in business, wellness and mindset, as well as his approach to living life to the fullest with as many people as possible. ‍ He's a former rapper on MTV and wrote and performed the NBA's Emmy Award-winning “I Love This Game” music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem “Go NY Go.” When he's not running ultra-marathons, eating vegan food or being a dad to his four kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA's Atlanta Hawks games, where he's an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

Peter Feigin brings more than two decades of dynamic corporate leadership to Milwaukee's sports and entertainment scene. His talents, hard work, and dedication are the driving force behind the transformational vision for not only the Milwaukee Bucks and the new world-class Fiserv Forum, but for the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin. Since taking over as president of the team in October of 2014, Peter has completely reimagined, rebuilt, and reenergized the team's business operations, resulting in substantial increases in attendance, ticket revenue, merchandise revenue, partnership sales, and TV viewership. He has assembled a top-flight management team and has nurtured a corporate culture marked by accountability, collaboration, and fun. The Bucks were named one of Milwaukee's best places to work in 2015-2019 and Peter's inspired leadership was recognized when he was named the Milwaukee BizTimes 2015 CEO of the Year. Prior to joining the Bucks, Peter served as the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, a major international entertainment company, where he managed global business units and handled branding and business development. Before working at Deluxe, Peter was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Marquis Jet Partners Inc./NetJets, the world's leading private aviation company. Peter was integral in Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets acquisition of Marquis Jet in 2010 and played a central role in the integration of the two companies. After transitioning post-merger to the same responsibilities at NetJets, he led the company to significant revenue growth. From 1998 to 2004, Peter worked for the New York Knicks in a variety of roles culminating in his position as Vice President of Marketing. Under Peter's leadership, profits, season subscriptions, and suite revenues increased significantly. From 1993 to 1998, he held sales and marketing positions with Six Flags Theme Parks, which was then a Time Warner company.

About a week ago, I was up late at night indulging in one of my favorites vices. YouTube. As I made my way through the plethora of cute cat videos, angry political rants, and jaw-dropping montages of people doing awesome things, I came across a 3-minute video from Gary Vaynerchuk. A video that, I believe, has the power to change thousands of lives. As I watched this video over and over again, it made me realize something. Despite that fact that everything he touches seems to turn to gold (and hundreds of millions of dollars), the “King of Crush IT” is just a normal human being like you and me. Sure, he's a social media giant, marketing guru, entrepreneur extraordinaire, and pathological hustler. But it's pretty clear when you watch videos like this one that Gary is not a freak of nature or some sort of anomalous human being with superpowers that we mere mortals can only hope to possess. He's just a normal everyday dude who understands exactly how the game is played. Tony Robbins, world famous high performance coach and success expert has made a fortune meeting, dissecting, and explaining top performers, and as he says, “Success leaves clues”. In today's article, I'm going to dive into many of the “Clues” that Gary has left over the course of his almost three decade long entrepreneurial journey. While you might not like everything that you hear, I can promise you that if you are willing to pay attention, be humble, and learn from one of the best in the world, you can put yourself in a position where success becomes all but inevitable. Sound like a plan? Good. Let's dive in. Gary's Story in a Nutshell For those of you who aren't familiar with Gary Vaynerchuk or his story, here's a (very) condensed synopsis so that you understand why you should care about his tips for success. Born November 14, 1975 (a good Scorpio) in Babruysk, BSSR, Soviet Union. Moved to the US at age three, living with 8 other family members in a studio apartment in Queens, New York. The family then moved to Edison, New Jersey. Growing up, Gary had a lemonade-stand franchise. He also made thousands of dollars trading baseball cards on weekends. Joined his family's retail liquor business at age 14. Took control in 1999 after graduating Mount Ida College with a bachelor's degree. Changed the name from Shopper's Discount Liquors to Wine Library. By 2005, he had taken the business online and annual sales catapulted from $3 million to over $50 million. Started Wine Library TV on YouTube in 2006. It went viral with daily wine reviews, tastings, and advice. He retired from video blogging in 2011. Started VaynerMedia in 2009 with his brother, a social media-focused digital agency. In 2016 VaynerMedia grossed $100 million providing social media strategy services to Fortune 500 companies. Invested in Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, Tumblr and many other early tech phenomenon. Started VaynerRSE – a $25 million investment fund focusing on consumer technology, incubator, and angel funding. Founded VaynerSports in 2016, entering the sports marketing and agency business, one of Gary's first loves. Estimated net worth of over $150 million. Has his sights squarely set on his first billion and ownership of the New York Jets. He's only 41 as of this writing. Oh, and he's also happily married with two children. Now that you understand a little bit more about his story, let's dive into Gary's advice for creating a level 10/10 life. Gary Vaynerchuk on the Knowledge for Men Podcast To find the first set of “Clues” to help me understand Gary's rise to fame, I looked no further than the Knowledge for Men podcast and one of the earlier interviews that Gary did with Andrew. During this interview, Gary left 5 “Takeaways:” Learn to Love the Hustle – This is a consistent theme you will see among high-achievers. Pure and simple, they work harder than the also-rans. As Gary said in the podcast, “There's not one minute (of his day) not allocated to…..ACTION!” Only Operate From Strengths – Outsource your weaknesses. Focus on what you're naturally good at and what you enjoy the most. Focus on the Long Term – I will talk about this one later, but this is one of Gary's main points and is the topic of the video above. Especially if you're younger, you have all the time in the world to be successful. Don't think you have to change the world overnight. Become Self Aware – Know yourself: What are you good at? What do you suck at? Own them both equally. What is “Your Skill?” As Gary said in the podcast, once you know your skill, “go attack it.” It's All About the Journey – There is no destination. It's all about a lifetime of growth. Before you go any further into this article, I strongly recommend that you take 32 minutes out of your day and listen to Andrew's interview with Gary. Here's the link again: http://www.knowledgeformen.com/podcast-gary-vaynerchuk/ It will kick your ass and inspire you to take more action than you ever thought possible. And it will also give you a deeper understanding of Gary's story and process as we proceed through this article. Gary V's Key Success Clue #1: Hustle Gary's schedule starts before dawn and runs non-stop until after midnight. This was the only world Gary knew growing up. He watched his parents work hard every day in the family business and, as a young man fresh out of college, he wasn't partying, chasing girls and “hanging out,” like most of his peers. He was working. Seven days a week. Fifteen hours a day. For seven straight years. Today, with over $150 million in assets, many companies and a staff of over 1,000, you'd think he would throttle back. But that's about as likely as a snowball surviving a detour through hell. In other words… It a'int gonna happen. Gary hustles intensely every day. He knows that billionaire status, ownership of the New York Jets, and a life beyond imagination are all well within his wheelhouse, and he's not stopping to smell the roses. His intense energy and sheer hustle are clues to his success. How many people do you know who surf Facebook at work? You won't find Gary doing that unless it's specifically serving a client. Chatting in the breakroom? Are you kidding? No time for that. Long lunch hours? He eats on the run or during a meeting where he's advancing something, somehow. Every single second of the day is booked with only that which serves his higher goals. You won't find him wasting a single minute. The intensity you hear in the podcast is how he runs everything: meetings, conversations (on or off-line), and strategy sessions. And if you want to achieve similar results in your own life, then you need to be willing to take similar action. Action Steps: 1. Score Yourself: Give yourself a score right now on your intensity/efficiency/hustle factor? From 1 to 10, where are you? 2. Write down 5 ways you can improve immediately. Five action steps you'll begin now to emulate Gary's hustle and intensity. Gary V's Key Success Clue #2: Focus on the Digital World Gary has a knack for spotting technological trends early. In fact, his entire empire has been built on the foundation of spotting and maximizing digital trends and technological advancements. Gary was one of the earliest investors in countless tech companies. He was also one of the pioneers of using social media for business and was one of the first proponents of using YouTube for content marketing and Snapchat for business promotion… Ideas that were completely ahead of their times. But here's the cool thing about all of this. Gary doesn't have some sort of clairvoyance or weird ability to read into the future. He's simply educated himself about the world and technology and he bases his business decisions upon this understanding. If you want to gain a similar ability to spot trends and pivot accordingly, then I recommend you check out a book from New York Times columnist, “Thank You For Being Late”. For about a third of the book, Friedman outlines the modern digital revolution. An early chapter is titled, “What the Hell Happened in 2007?” where he explains how the iPhone, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb and many other life-changing technologies all came to the masses in 2007. He discusses the future of AI, robotics and many other futuristic trends that aren't even prominent yet, predicting that we are in the infancy of a massive modern technological explosion. And Gary agrees with his prognosis wholeheartedly. The future is closer than you think and after the dotcom boom, it should be apparent to everyone reading this that if your businesses isn't evolving alongside technology, then it's dying. Action Steps: 1. Score yourself on your digital proficiency. 1 to 10, where are you? How vast is your understanding of digital strategies? Do you know how to build a website? Are you building a tribe on social media? Are you effective with SEO, getting your posts and videos ranked? 2. If you're not at least a 7 in all areas, what action-steps do you need to take today to improve your digital toolbox? Write them down now, while this is fresh. What do you need to learn? Where can you find the information? (Try YouTube and Twitter first) How will you apply it? What tools do you need? Map out a digital strategy for the next 12 months and get started today. Gary V's Key Success Clue #3: Patience Most of you will lose because you're trying to take shortcuts. Slow and steady wins the race. You're only competing with yourself. ~Gary Vaynerchuk As he says in the video at the beginning of the article, this is Gary's top key to his success. He's in it for the long haul which is why he has succeeded at far greater levels than people who are merely interested in the next 12 months. Go to the 1:22 mark in the video. Imprint this in your consciousness and never forget it: We live in an instant-gratification, want-it-now culture. But this attitude doesn't work in wealth-building. In fact, it's the opposite attitude that will yield the results you really want. In George S. Clason's classic best seller, “The Richest Man in Babylon” he beautifully illustrates the concept of compounding, a factor that applies to investing and to business. Compound your time. Compound leverage. Compound your influence and reach. Compound your best talents. Compound your team. Compound everything you do. That's what Gary did, and it's his biggest tip for achieving success. Compounding is the slow-and-steady way to wealth. The key ingredient is time and hustle. As Gary says regularly, “The key is macro patience and micro intensity Work your ass off in the moment and don't slow your efforts down for a second. But realize that your effort and hustle probably won't pay off for another 7-11 years. And the sooner you can accept that fact, the sooner you will be able to truly pursue and achieve your goals. And always remember that regardless what age you are, you have time. Even if you're older, you still have time. Ray Kroc didn't meet the McDonald brothers until he was 52. Then, it took a couple years to get the franchising off the ground, so what you see today didn't begin until its founder was in his mid-fifties. Look at Bob Proctor, the seminar leader and author of “You Were Born Rich.” At 83, he still travels the world in his private NetJets plane, holds multi-day seminars and bounces onto the stage like someone 30 years his junior. In ten years of compounding your talents in the digital world, you could literally build an empire of reach, influence, customers, fans, and wealth. Study what Gary did and put his steps to work in your own life now. Action Steps: 1. Give yourself a score on patience from 1 to 10. How patient have you been in your career up to now and how patient would you describe yourself today? 2. What can you shift from short-haul thinking to long-haul thinking? Take inventory of your strategies and outline a 1-year, 5-year, 10-year and 20-year plan. If you do nothing else, jot down (somewhere where you can get back to it) “where would I like to be in….” There is tremendous power in writing things down and tucking them away. It triggers your subconscious to start moving in those directions. Try it! 3. Pick up “The Richest Man in Babylon” and read it. In Conclusion Regardless of where you are on the journey, there is always more to learn. Some little nugget could shift your thinking and your actions, generating thousands or even millions of dollars. Gary Vaynerchuk is full of such nuggets, and (thanks to his total embracing of all things digital) he has left a huge breadcrumb trail for us to follow. (Thanks, Gary!) Ask yourself, can you crank up your intensity, your efficiency, and your hustle? Are you up to it? I was talking to some guys in a money-oriented mastermind this week and their #1 complaint was falling into complacency. If you are in that trap today, take massive action to get out of it now! What steps will you begin right now to up your game? Then ask yourself how you can boost your digital presence. Whatever you do, even if it's a local mom-and-pop retail or service business, think of a way you can increase your social media tribe, reach more people, add more value, and find new ways to sell online. There are 8 billion people out there, and regardless of what continent they live on, most are not that far from a browser, and thus from YOU! Embrace the digital world like Gary has. Remember, as Tom Friedman says, we're only in the first inning. And most importantly, be in it for the long haul. If you've found yourself going after the quick buck, stop it right now! Follow what other successful people like Gary have done and play the game over your entire lifetime. Success leaves clues. Find and follow them. P.S. If you are interested in getting Gary's hustle factor for yourself, the quickest way that I've found to achieve these levels of success is with a high performance coach. To learn more about our high performance coaching program, click here.. I promise that you won't regret it. 

There are lots of crazy things people to do to attain success. Jesse Itzler is one of the rare individuals who does crazy things more for the experience and the learning than for anything else. In this conversation you're going to get a quick dive into the mind and life of an amazing guy who has built million dollar companies, intentionally put himself in the most difficult of circumstances, and has come away hungry for more. You won't want to miss this conversation with Jesse Itzler. Building a private jet company from nothing but an idea. When Jesse Itzler and his business partner had the idea to sell $25 flight cards to enable people to have access to private jets many people thought they were crazy. When they had the opportunity to pitch their idea to the founder of NetJets they were thrown out of the meeting within 12 minutes. But they discovered after the fact that was actually a good thing. If you want to hear the incredible story of how two 20-something guys build and sold a company worth millions you've got to hear this episode of Freedom Fast Lane. Failure is only the end if you stop trying. Many attempts at building successful companies but failing all the same only taught Jesse Itzler one thing: You've got to keep trying. He's the kind of guy who sees each try as part of the learning curve you have to go through in order to gain the experience and knowledge that will eventually make you successful. It's a long game that pays off - but only if you refuse to let the failures beat you. Jesse shares how the failures have served him and explains how yours can serve you, on this episode. He invited the toughest man alive to live with him for 30 days. Jesse Itzler is not a guy to stay inside the box. When he had the opportunity to meet a Navy SEAL who was touted to be the toughest man alive Jesse had a crazy idea. He invited the guy to move in with him for 30 days and teach him everything he knew. They guy felt that if Jesse was crazy enough to ask then he'd be crazy enough to take him up on the offer. Jesse didn't know what he was in for. On this episode, Jesse tells the whole story - from oxygen deprivation to no pee zones, to jumping into frozen lakes - the endurance, perseverance, and mindset lessons he learned have made Jesse even more of the undefeatable entrepreneur he is today. You'll love this one. Freedom Fast Lane LIVE 2016 is still open for registrations. Get yours today. The one thing Ryan is most proud of that the Freedom Fast Lane team does every year is the Freedom Fast Lane LIVE events. Last year's event was outrageously successful and this year's promises to be an even bigger deal. You won't want to miss today's guest, Jesse Itzler, one of the speakers on day two - as well as the all-star investment panel, Peter Diamandis, and many others. You can hear how to get your ticket on this episode so be sure you listen. Outline Of This Great Episode [0:05] Ryan's introduction of Jesse Itzler, an amazing man and entrepreneur. [1:44] How you can still get your tickets for Freedom Fast Lane LIVE 2016. [3:05] How Jesse got into the private jet business. [6:50] How failure has taught Jesse to persevere and move ahead in spite of failures. [11:37] Moving on to charity events and coconut water. [13:42] Jesse's book about a Navy SEAL who lived with him and trained his mindset. [18:57] How Jesse and his wife, Sara Blakely met. [21:05] The next ideas Jesse is working on for his future. [23:12] Jesse's advice about business and life success. Action Steps From This Episode FOR GETTING STARTED: Don't let inexperience keep you from trying. Jesse didn't have any experience in any of the businesses he has made successful. But he knew how to learn, work, and pivot to find success. FOR GREATER SUCCESS: Learn to shake it up. Learn that you are capable of much more than you think you are even when you're at the peak of your perceived performance. Connect With Today's guest: Jesse Itzler Website: http://www.the100mileman.com/ On Twitter Resources Mentioned On This Episode NetJets BOOK: Living With A SEAL Spanx BOOK: Fit For Life