S4/EP 2 Kevin Olson of Maryland Drone Guy

07/13/21 • 41 min

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This week, Kevin Olson of Maryland Drone Guy joins us to talk about his aerial photography and videographer business, which he’s successfully grown over the past year.

Kevin first started flying drones at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and got his Part 107 license last July.

Since then, Kevin has had the opportunity to work with many local businesses, including wineries and breweries, restaurants, gyms, a drive-in movie theater, an engineering company, and more.

Kevin has used Instagram to grow his business quickly – without even buying paid ads!

How has Kevin been able to build a profitable drone business, while also working a full-time job?

Listen to this week’s episode to find out!

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This week, Kevin Olson of Maryland Drone Guy joins us to talk about his aerial photography and videographer business, which he’s successfully grown over the past year.

Kevin first started flying drones at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and got his Part 107 license last July.

Since then, Kevin has had the opportunity to work with many local businesses, including wineries and breweries, restaurants, gyms, a drive-in movie theater, an engineering company, and more.

Kevin has used Instagram to grow his business quickly – without even buying paid ads!

How has Kevin been able to build a profitable drone business, while also working a full-time job?

Listen to this week’s episode to find out!

Be sure to play this week’s 2 truths and a lie game for a chance to win an awesome prize: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/cwbo6KDT

Connect with Kevin:

Previous Episode

S4/EP 1 Jen Allen of Wildwood Media

DRONE TO $1K PODCAST SEASON 4 / EPISODE 1 WITH JEN ALLEN

Season 4 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is officially here!

In this week’s episode, Jen Allen of Wildwood Media tells us all about how she’s used drones to capture aerial photos and videos for her real estate and wedding clients.

Jen has been doing wedding photography and videography with her husband for years, but when the coronavirus pandemic started, the majority of their weddings were rescheduled. Jen has been able to find a new source of income: real estate. She uses her photography and videography skills to capture awesome aerial views, which allow home buyers to get a feel for not only the home they’re considering, but also the area surrounding it.

To hear all about Jen’s journey as a business owner in the wedding and real estate industries, be sure to listen to this episode!

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Instagram: @wildwood.media
Website: wildwood.media

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S4/EP 3 James Grace of JMG Aerial Imagery

Our guest this week is James Grace of JMG Aerial Imagery. James provides aerial photography and videography services for clients in the construction and real estate industries.

Before starting his own drone business in early 2019, James worked in post-production at Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures. While there, he learned the editing process, and he built a LinkedIn network of 10,000+ connections.

James has used his previous industry knowledge, as well as social media, to start and grow his business.

Listen to the full episode to hear James’ story and learn how he’s built his business!

And don’t forget to play this week’s game of 2 truths and a lie after you listen to this episode for a chance to win an awesome Drone Launch prize: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/oi608JzX

Here is the link to the video of the home with the retractable roof that James mentions during this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ21co4BQ5E

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