🎥 In today’s episode, Tom Lelyo, your Ultimate Jet Guide, answers your questions about becoming a Jet Broker and the future of the industry! ✈️In this episode, we dive into your frequently asked questions:✈️ How to become a jet broker (no license required!)💰 How much money you can make as a broker?🤖 Will AI replace jet brokers?📈 Is the broker career field saturated?📉 How do brokers fare in a 'down' market?🤝 Join our FREE Private Online Community for aspiring Jet Brokers: https://circle.jetlif...
Sierra Lund, Founder and Broker at Sierra Bravo Aviation, joins this week’s episode of The Ultimate Jet Guide. She takes us through her journey—from beginning flight training at just 16 years old to launching her own successful aircraft brokerage in her early 20s. While her career path may be unconventional, it exemplifies the grit and determination required to succeed in the aviation industry. Thank you, Sierra, for sharing your story with us on this week’s episode of The Ultimate Jet Guide....
In this podcast I'm going to share tips to help aspiring brokers (and current brokers) deal with disappointment and challenges that private aviation brings.🤝 Join our FREE Private Online Community for aspiring Jet Brokers: https://circle.jetlifeaero.com Episode Highlights:- Facing Disappointments: Brokers face disappointments from owners, clients, and themselves. 😔📉 - First Cold Call Experience: Tom recalls his challenging first cold call experience in aviation. 📞✈️ - Overcoming S...
Ultimate Jet Guide's Tom Lelyo shares times when he failed and provides tips on how you can fail forward to find success as a Jet Broker! This episode covers how to push yourself as a Jet Broker and analyze failures in your sales process to course-correct moving forward.Episode Highlights:😵💫 My Stories: Sharing real-world experiences I've had failing forward as a Jet Broker💡 Turning Failure Into Success: Why failure is a necessary step to growth, and how successful people rise above it. &nbs...
Considering a career pivot? In this week's episode of The Ultimate Jet Guide, Real Estate Broker Noah Ward and Jet Broker Tom Lelyo dive into the core differences and advantages of the aviation and real estate industries to help you decide your next career move.PLEASE show some love to Noah by visiting his YouTube channel: @NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida Episode Highlights:- Meet Noah Ward 🎙️ - Tom Lelyo introduces guest Noah Ward, who shares his journey in real estate, custom homes, and cont...
Let's talk about what you can expect your first year as a Jet Broker! 🤯In this episode of The Jet Life Podcast, host Tom Lelyo celebrates a major milestone with Alexander Strohmeier, one of the original brokers at Jet Life Aero, who recently completed his first year of selling Private Jets. Together, they discuss Alex’s path to success, and the real challenges and rewards of breaking into the private jet industry.Episode Highlights:📲 An Honest Look: Alex candidly shares both the positives and...
In this episode of the Jet Life Podcast, Tom Lelyo is joined by Zach Ungerleider, MSP Sales Manager at Honeywell Aerospace, to explore the ins and outs of engine programs in private aviation. They discuss common misconceptions, coverage levels, transfer protocols, and essential considerations for buyers and brokers to understand when evaluating, transferring, or reinstating engine programs on jets.Episode Highlights:1. 🔧 Engine Program Coverage: Engine programs primarily cover scheduled overh...
Today, we break down the differences between general aviation (GA) and business aviation, examining turboprops versus jets, and light, mid-size, and heavy jets. From cost considerations to unique features, we share invaluable insights into deciding which segment of the market is best for you!Episode Highlights:•🏢 Market Types: 🌍 General Aviation (GA): High-volume, single-piston sales to owner-operators. 💼 Business Aviation: TurboProps, lig...
Special Episode Re-release from the Jet Life Podcast Vault ✈️Host Tom Lelyo dives deep into the dynamic world of business aviation with special guest Sarah Kalmeta, an aviation expert and professional speaker. Together, they explore the possibility of making a career switch to private aviation, discussing the diverse opportunities available in the industry—from aircraft management to brokerages—and sharing insights into the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of aviation. Sarah recounts her pers...
Check out Alex's original video here from the Aircraft Broker Academy:https://youtu.be/hNvYzQohry0?si=oJ-bMR9r9JbXnh6vWHY do new Jet Brokers Fail??In this video, Tom Lelyo reacts to Alex's "Top 5 Mistakes New Aircraft Brokers Make." He discusses key challenges in the industry and offers practical advice for aspiring brokers.Key Takeaways:📉 Unrealistic expectations are common—new brokers often underestimate the work required.🤝 Building a network and trust takes time; it's not a quick path to s...
Today, we're interviewing Jimmy from Jimmy's World inside a beautiful 373 ✈️ about everything from abandoned aircraft to the Elvis Jet!Jimmy shares his story about how he got into aviation, got his first GA aircraft, and became the airplane enthusiast we know today. We get Jimmy's perspective on buying aircraft with or without brokers, and some of the things he learned along the way. We also have quite a bit of fun in this episode, talking about some of Jimmy's craziest projects and his upcom...
Want to save tens of thousands $$$ buying a jet in Q4? This is the episode you need to hear!Join Tom Lelyo and aviation tax expert KJ McCarter, CPA as they dive into the intricacies of buying a private jet and maximizing tax benefits in 2024! In this episode, they explore critical topics like bonus depreciation, the importance of timing your purchase, and the nuances of aviation taxes. Don't miss out on essential tips for tax savings and the deadlines you must meet to optimize your inve...
In today’s episode, we’re celebrating a HUGE milestone: 19-year-old Jet Broker Gabe just sold his very first private jet—only FOUR months after joining the industry! Join Tom Lelyo as he chats with Gabe and his teammate Kevin Walsh about this remarkable achievement and the journey that led him here.🚀 Here is what we talk about in today's interview:✈️ How Gabe transitioned from selling cars to closing a jet sale✈️ Insights into the private aviation world and what it takes to sell your first je...
🎥 In today’s episode, Tom Lelyo, your Ultimate Jet Guide, answers your questions about becoming a Jet Broker and the future of the industry! ✈️In this episode, we dive into your frequently asked questions:✈️ How to become a jet broker (no license required!)💰 How much money you can make as a broker?🤖 Will AI replace jet brokers?📈 Is the broker career field saturated?📉 How do brokers fare in a 'down' market?🤝 Join our FREE Private Online Community for aspiring Jet Brokers: https://circle.jetlif...
Welcome to the Ultimate Jet Guide. In this episode, Tom Lelyo chats with Jackson Wiebler, an experienced broker who shares his journey from charter broker to working in aviation sales. Jackson provides valuable insights into the key differences between charter and sales brokering, the importance of networking, and how leveraging social media can help you expand connections in the industry.He also discusses the role of building relationships with brokerages and the advantages of tapping into o...
In this episode of the Jet Life Podcast, host Tom Lelyo sits down with Matt White, CEO of BWI Aviation Insurance Agency, to break down the often-overlooked world of private aviation insurance. Matt shares stories about the real importance of having the right coverage, like the $275,000 aircraft claim that saved a pilot from financial disaster. They discuss essential insurance tips for first-time aircraft and jet owners, including the crucial training requirements pilots need to know.Tune in a...
In this episode of the Jet Life Podcast, I sit down with Catherine Wren, NBAA Top 40 Under 40 & NTBAA Board of Directors, to talk all about breaking into the world of private aviation. Catherine shares her story of growing up in a small New Mexico town, knowing nothing about aviation, and how she found her way into the industry. From starting out on the flight line to becoming a key leader in the business, Catherine’s journey shows how passion and determination can take you far. We cover ...
In this episode, Allan Draper and Tom Lelyo dive into a conversation about finding the sweet spot between making a good income and chasing your passions. Tom shares his journey of wanting to help people who, like him, have a servant's heart but just never found the right vehicle for success...Together, they explore how finding the right balance between work, passion, and life can lead to success without sacrificing what really matters. Tom and Allan discuss how important it is to find and wor...
In this episode, I cover the entire sales process, from getting a listing to closing the deal, and share tips on working with buyers and navigating pre-buy inspections. Today we breakdown what actually goes into selling a Private Jet. Here is a quick list for what we will cover in today's episode:1. Get a Listing2. Prepare for Buyers3. Qualify Buyers4. Letter of Intent5. Open Escrow6. Aircraft Purchase Agreement7. Pre-Buy Inspection8. Buyer Accept or Reject the Aircraft9. Prepare Aircraft for...
Thank you to our friends Jason and Ian at Hard Money Bankers for inviting me onto their podcast to chat about investing in real estate versus private jets. Make sure to check out their channel for some really solid investment content.www.youtube.com/@hardmoneybankersIn this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of joining Ian and Jason to discuss Private Jets as an Investment Vehicle (and all the considerations that come with it!) Highlights: - Entry points: Fractional ownership, jet car...