The Sweaty Startup How Owning a Jet Changed the Way I Run My Companies
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Jul 4, 2025 Dive into the real world of entrepreneurship where buying boring businesses can lead to extraordinary wealth. The conversation highlights the art of executing simple ideas and the essential skills for success. Discover how owning a private jet transforms travel and work-life balance, making urgent trips easier. Unpack the financial intricacies of jet ownership and the need for accountability when using private aviation in business. This episode is a treasure trove of practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs!
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Real Entrepreneurs Own Boring Businesses
- Real entrepreneurship often looks like owning normal, boring businesses, not tech startups.
- Wealthy private jet owners often run HVAC, waste, or restaurant franchises, not Silicon Valley firms.
Simple Businesses Build Wealth
- Simon Turner and pilot friends run traditional businesses like siding, mortgage brokering, and asphalt.
- These operators call themselves "redneck rich" and own multiple planes by mastering simple businesses.
Execution Beats Ideas
- Successful entrepreneurs excel at execution, leadership, and decision-making, not just ideas.
- Balance humility and confidence to delegate well and solve problems effectively.