… And to Add Insult to Injury, I’m a Full-Time Airline Pilot!
So, let’s recap: I’m an introvert (strike one). I’m a Type B personality (strike two). And just to push the limits of what a “proper” entrepreneur is supposed to be… I’m also a full-time airline pilot.
But here’s the kicker, I’m not new to business. Before flying full-time, I built two businesses: one in financial services and the other in Consulting. I know what it takes to start, grow, run, and fix a business. What it takes to grind, find clients, and sell. I understand the ups, the downs, and the pitfalls new business owners encounter along the way. Most importantly for you, I fully understand the reality of both worlds: that of being an employee while starting a business and that of being a full-time business owner.
“But How Do You Have Time?!”
I get this question a lot.
The short answer? I don’t. Nobody has time. The trick is to make time for what matters. I still have to deal with the same 24-hour day you have to deal with.
I don’t have the luxury of pretending I can work 12-hour days on my business. Instead, I focus on what actually moves the needle. No fluff. No wasted effort. Just what gets results.
How Being a Pilot Helps me Run and Build my Business:
People assume that running a business while flying airplanes is an impossible mix. But in reality, my career as a pilot has given me some unfair advantages.
I don’t panic under pressure. Whether it’s handling turbulence or an emergency at 40,000 feet or navigating business challenges, staying calm and making logical decisions is non-negotiable.
I trust the systems. Pilots don’t fly on gut instinct alone. We follow checklists, protocols, and proven processes (Yes, as a Type B I hate structure… but I can manage within systems). Business is the same. If you build the right systems, you don’t have to constantly reinvent the wheel.
I know how to course-correct. Flights don’t always go exactly as planned. Neither does business. The trick is to adjust without losing sight of your destination.
I know that entrepreneurship isn’t about being busy. it’s about being effective. I’ve built businesses before, and I can tell you this: success isn’t about how many hours you grind. It’s about focusing on what makes you money.
You Don’t Need 40 Hours a Week to Start a Business
Too many aspiring entrepreneurs tell themselves they’ll start their business "when they have more time." Spoiler alert: that day never comes. You have to create your “more time”.
If I can build and run businesses while working full-time as an airline pilot galavanting across North America, you can start something right now. Don’t let others (or yourself) tell you you can’t. Surround yourself with people who believe and you and push you to take action.
So stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start small, start messy—but start.
Want to launch your business while juggling a job? Let’s make it happen. Don’t hesitate to reach out and book a discovery call.
