The Dreamers Podcast

Scaling Businesses: A Blueprint for Success by Venture Capitalist Aaron Wilson


Listen Later

What does it take to scale a business that is capital-intensive and has high barriers to entry?

Our guest, co-Founder of the Black-owned global private jet charter company Approved Jets, and venture capitalist Aaron Wilson, shares invaluable insights from his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the aviation industry as well as essential strategies that have helped Approved Jets gross eight figures in revenue in its first 3 years.

Join us as we discuss the elements behind the success of Approved Jets, as well as Aaron’s tips to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of scaling a business. No matter what industry you’re in, this episode will give you valuable insights for any wealth builder interested in entrepreneurship, positioning their business to attract investors, or investing in other businesses.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Business scaling do’s and don’ts.
  • The private jet charter industry and what it takes to succeed
  • How to stay top of mind when it comes to potential customers.
  • Relationships and High-Frequency Transactions: conducting high-frequency transactions to maintain healthy cash flow. 
  • What to look for as an investor.
  • How to position your company to attract investors.
  • Exceptional Service vs. Customer Acquisition Costs.
  • Continuous learning.
  • Customer Acquisition Costs as the Ultimate KPI: the significance of tracking customer acquisition costs (CAC) as a paramount key performance indicator and why.
  • The critical relationship between profit margins and CAC.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, here’s what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:

  1. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.
  2. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen Notes
  3. Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.
  4. Tag the podcast on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you like about it.
  5. Would you rather watch this episode? Go to our YouTube channel to enjoy the video version. And while you’re at it, click the bell to subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode comes out.

Connect with Anne-Lyse:

  • Website 
  • Instagram (Show) 
  • Instagram (Anne-Lyse) 
  • LinkedIn
  • Join the Wealth Community 

A Team Dklutr Production

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Dreamers PodcastBy Anne-Lyse Wealth

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

51 ratings