Ep. 61| David Oppman on Building a Private Jet Brokerage & Mastering the Art of Client Relationships

22/10/2025 59 min

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-oppman-aviation/ https://oppflightcharter.comDavid Oppman is the founder of Opp Flight Charter, a private jet brokerage dedicated to providing a seamless, concierge-level experience for high-net-worth travelers. With years of experience in the aviation industry, David has built a reputation for precision, transparency, and trust.In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, we dive into what it takes to build a private jet brokerage from the ground up — the regulations, the challenges, and the client relationships that define long-term success in private aviation.→ From working late nights at a global brokerage to launching Opp Flight→ How to earn trust in a luxury service industry→ FAA regulations and why “private” doesn’t always mean “safe”→ The value of speed, transparency, and expertise→ Networking lessons: “If you can’t buy, you can’t sell.”→ How relationships with operators drive pricing and success→ The psychology of selling to high-net-worth clients→ Why “margins are earned through expertise”→ Entrepreneurship lessons from the first year in business→ Mentorship, mindset, and finding fulfillment in your craft

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