Advice to new DZOs

[cocheese 0]

I have a friend who is considering the business. (not me)
What advice could you give to a new drop zone owner/operator ?
Mine is : Test the product often. In other words;
JUMP ! Jump with your customers/family.

[j0nes 0]

Get a good lawyer to write up your waivers.

[councilman24 37]

Get a SECOND day job!?

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[swooper120 0]

learn to like Ramen Noodles!!!!
Location is the key to running a DZ. Start out with a Cessna for day to day operations and slow times, look to lease a larger aircraft for busy weekends. Get your pilots rating, so you dont need to count on a pilot to support your business. Take advantage of local amenties for business...colleges, tourist attractions, large businesses/corporations.

Running a DZ, sounds like a dream job, and very well can be at times, but it also requires alot of behind the scenes work that is usually never thought of. Its something I love to hate in my everyday life, and I only do it on the weekends with my dad and best friends!

Bryan Cavage
SkydiveEMS.com, Co-DZO

[gjhdiver 0]

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I have a friend who is considering the business. (not me)

What advice could you give to a new drop zone owner/operator ?



Mine is : Test the product often. In other words;
JUMP ! Jump with your customers/family.

Don't.

Seriously.

If he's that serious, just get him to stand in front of a fan and tear up money. It's about the same experience.

[gravitational 0]

Avoid Skyride.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I you don't truly love our sport don't do it.If you do it for the people and the sport the money will come.

[John4455 0]

I was told...
"The way to make a million dollars in the dropzone business, start with two...

How do ya like it Johnny?

[downwardspiral 0]

two words: tandem factory

of course thats not really skydiving is it?

www.FourWheelerHB.com

[BillyVance 35]

Running a DZ pretty much requires your attention EVERY weekend, especially as a new owner. No rest for the weary! You better have the energy and be able to enjoy it, or you'll burn yourself out right quick.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[jtval 0]

but you also have to deal with us asshole skydivers.

i dont know which is worse, losing all your money are being surrounded by assholes.LOL

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