In this episode, Tim Jedrek from Right Rudder Marketing sits down with Brandon Martini, co-founder and COO of Stratus Financial, the largest student loan lender for pilots. They discuss Brandon’s journey from flight school owner to aviation finance leader, as well as insights on scaling a flight school, student financing, and the future of aviation training.

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In this episode, Tim Jedrek from Right Rudder Marketing sits down with Tammy Barlette, a retired Air Force pilot and founder of Crosscheck, a mental performance training company for pilots.Tammy spent 20 years flying in the Air Force, starting as a T-37 instructor pilot before moving on to the A-10, Predator, and Reaper. After retiring in 2018, she got into professional speaking and later created a mental performance course to help pilots sharpen their mindset.Tammy’s four-week online course helps pilots at any level build mental toughness. She also gives keynote talks on perseverance and mindset. Check out crosscheckmentalperformance.com or tammybarlette.com for more info.

This episode examines the extraordinary journey of Gordon, founder of Rainier Flight Service, as detailed in a recent podcast with Right Rudder Marketing. His story is a case study in leveraging passion, resilience, and strategic foresight to build a successful aviation enterprise from the ground up.Despite his success, Gordon maintains a humble perspective, stating he is “just enjoying the ride.” However, the success of Rainier Flight Service speaks volumes about the power of combining vision, discipline, and innovation. From a single aircraft during a recession to a multi-location aviation powerhouse, Rainier exemplifies how a strategic approach can drive sustainable growth in aviation education.The story of Rainier Flight Service serves as a case study for aspiring flight school entrepreneurs. By fusing aviation expertise with sound business practices and embracing technological advancements, flight schools can position themselves to meet the growing demand for pilots and establish a legacy of excellence in the industry.#aviationmarketing #flightschoolmarketing #marketingservices