In this episode of the Drone to 1K Podcast, host David Young talks with Cody Retlich about:

• Acquiring a drone service business (MKE Drones) for minimal upfront cost
• Growing revenue by 30% through strategic business acquisition
• Tips for new drone entrepreneurs on client acquisition
• Building a successful drone service business from scratch

Key Insights:

• Negotiated a 2-year payment plan with the previous business owner
• Focused on expanding existing client base and service offerings
• Importance of knowing your niche and building relationships

Learn more about Cody's drone business journey and strategies in the Drone to 1K course! https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-to-1k-2023/

Connect with Cody:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-retlich/
https://www.droneadair.com/
https://www.midwestaerialproduction.com/

In this episode, we dive into Jon Jeffress's incredible journey from weekend car show photographer to a successful real estate media production entrepreneur. Learn how he transformed his business, navigated the challenges of growth, and built a half-million-dollar company in Mobile, Alabama.

📸 What You'll Learn:

• How Jon pivoted from automotive to real estate photography
• The power of networking and strategic partnerships
• Innovative approaches to service delivery in the photography business
• Scaling a business from $35K to $540K in just a few years
• Insights into drone photography and real estate media production

Connect with Jon:
https://www.deepsouthfocus.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deepsouthfocus_re/
https://www.instagram.com/deepsouthfocus/

Get the workshop for just $1 here- https://courses.dronelaunchacademy.com/p/landing_real_estate_clients_through_instagram?coupon_code=PODCAST&product_id=4832523

Our guest for this episode is Brandon Beal of Elevation Aerial Application.
🚁 Highlights from this episode:

• Getting Started: Brandon came from a traditional aviation background working with helicopters before transitioning to drones in 2017. He moved to Virginia during COVID to pursue his dream of agricultural drone operations.
• The Business: Starting with a $50,000 loan, Brandon and his business partner launched Elevation Aerial Application, focusing on spraying and fertilizing Christmas tree farms, corn fields, and pastures using DJI Agras T40 drones.
• Growth & Impact: In their first year, they generated $50,000 in revenue. By their second year, they've expanded to three drones and reached $170-180,000 in revenue. Their services help farmers reduce chemical usage by 30% and decrease reliance on manual labor, particularly in Christmas tree operations.
• Innovation: They're now developing a client portal where farmers can track their fields, request services, and manage application records - showing how they continue to evolve and improve their agricultural drone services.

Get the Introduction to Drones in Agriculture workshop for just $1 here- https://sso.teachable.com/secure/58782/checkout/4832513/intro-to-drones-in-agriculture?coupon_code=PODCAST