Name: One Discovery Flight Led Him to Ditch His Career and Start Hive Aviation
Uploaded: 2025-10-08T07:02:36.000Z
Duration: 1639
Description: In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, host Jet Bunditwong sits down with Tim Pierce, owner of Hive Aviation in Northern San Diego. Tim shares how a...

In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, host Jet Bunditwong sits down with Tim Pierce, owner of Hive Aviation in Northern San Diego. Tim shares how a simple Groupon discovery flight changed his life—leading him from the Marine Corps and law enforcement to becoming a private flight instructor and entrepreneur.

✈️ Topics Covered:
How a discovery flight sparked a lifelong passion for aviation
Transitioning from military service to civilian entrepreneurship
The business side of running a flight training company
Overcoming fear during your first flight
Lessons from teaching students how to fly
Advice for aspiring pilots and aviation business owners

🎬 Part 2 Coming Soon: Jet takes flight as Tim teaches him how to pilot a plane over the beautiful San Diego coast!

👉 Connect with Tim:
🌐 fly-hive.com
📍 Hive Aviation, North San Diego, CA

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