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·Nov 3, 2024

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Here's a day in the life of a private jet broker.

I arrived at the office at 7:00 a.m. to respond to some important emails from Hong Kong and Dubai, ensuring they were received within their working hours. Being on time builds trust and keeps things running smoothly with international clients. William Shakespeare said, "Better three hours too soon than a minute too late."

Emails done, I'm now heading to a crucial meeting that we can't disclose just yet. When you work with sincerity and consistently put your best efforts forward, positive outcomes are likely to follow. The lesson to take away is to always continue putting in consistent effort.

Right after the meeting, my old friend, who's exploring the idea of purchasing a jet, visited the showroom. I shared some insights on how I could potentially assist him in navigating this process. The seller stuck his heels in the sand, discussing everything from finding the right model to understanding market dynamics.

"I trust you, Steve. Let's give it a shot," I said. After the meeting, I briefly caught up with James. He shared some insights into the market in Brazil, where we're working on the deal right now. With an increase in business travel, corporate jet flights in Brazil should probably see a rise this year.

It was then time to meet this young man. He shared...

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