Sometimes you have to be your own mentor. Conventional wisdom doesn't always apply and following your heart can sometimes lead to great things.

Halsey Schider, helicopter pilot, podcast host and founder of the aviation marketplace, Sellacopter shares his journey from zero to hero to zero again. And why his decision to walk away from it all, was the best move he ever made.

Halsey's journey into aviation is both inspirational and enlightening, from his transition to becoming a professional pilot, and subsequent pivot into his entrepreneurial ventures in the aviation industry.

He delves into his experiences in air medical services, the differences in selling helicopters versus jets, and the intricacies of the aircraft sales process. Halsey also highlights the importance of client relationships, the impact of his podcast, and his aspirations for the future of the rotorcraft market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:50 Halsey's Aviation Journey: From Childhood Dreams to Professional Pilot

05:32 Transitioning to Helicopters: The Shift from Fixed Wing to Rotary Wing

08:19 Entrepreneurial Ventures: Starting a Helicopter Tour Business

11:16 Air Medical Experience: The Reality of Helicopter Emergency Services

13:47 Misconceptions in Aviation: Fixed Wing vs. Rotor Wing Perspectives

16:42 The Sales Side: Differences Between Selling Helicopters and Jets

19:27 Navigating Aircraft Transactions: The Broker's Perspective

24:10 Client Relationships: Trust and Respect in Aircraft Brokerage

26:14 Client Acquisition in Aviation

27:26 The Birth of the Helicopter Podcast

32:59 Future of the Helicopter Market

36:25 Favorite Aircraft and Experiences

38:00 Memorable Moments in Aviation

40:05 Personal and Professional Aspirations

43:03 Giving Back to the Community

Follow Halsey Schider on The Helicopter Podcast: https://verticalhelicasts.com/the-helicopter-podcast/

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