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From Marine to Pilot: The Flight That Changed Everything with Tim Pierce of Hive Aviation

From Marine to Pilot: The Flight That Changed Everything with Tim Pierce of Hive Aviation

Update: 2025-10-08
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When a Groupon discovery flight turned into a life-changing moment, Tim Pierce knew he had found his calling. In this episode, host Jet Bunditwong talks with the founder of Hive Aviation, a Northern San Diego flight school offering affordable, personalized training for future pilots.


Tim opens up about his journey from serving in the Marine Corps to becoming a private flight instructor and entrepreneur. He shares the highs and lows of building his aviation business, how discipline from military life shaped his teaching style, and what it truly takes to earn your wings—both in the air and in business.


✈️ Highlights:




  • How one flight changed Tim’s life forever




  • The real cost and commitment behind becoming a pilot




  • Turning aviation passion into a sustainable business




  • Lessons from military service that apply to entrepreneurship




  • Overcoming fear, failure, and turbulence along the way




🎙️ Tune in to discover the personal side of flying, entrepreneurship, and chasing your dreams above the clouds.


You can contact Tim @ https://www.fly-hive.com/


#Aviation #Entrepreneurship #VeteranBusiness #FlightTraining #PilotLife #SmallBusiness #PersonalSideOfBusiness #ThePersonalSideofBusiness #SanDiego

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From Marine to Pilot: The Flight That Changed Everything with Tim Pierce of Hive Aviation

From Marine to Pilot: The Flight That Changed Everything with Tim Pierce of Hive Aviation

Jet Bunditwong