Brian T. Smith
Coverage of Brian T. Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Full-time pilots put $150,000 into an RV side hustle. They explain how it generates revenue and share unexpected challenges.
Full-time pilots Carrie and Brian Smith launched an RV rental side hustle called Suite Glamping Adventures, comparing it to "Airbnb on wheels." They purchased initial RVs for approximately $782,000 and now operate a fleet of nine vehicles. The business generated substantial revenue in 2024 and is confident that operational improvements can generate at least $150,000 annually.
- This is the hot job at SpaceX
SpaceX is hiring Starlink salespeople to secure complex corporate and government deals, emphasizing the need for human trust and accountability despite AI's role in sales support. Business leaders note that while AI can assist with tasks like research and pitch preparation, closing high-stakes sales still requires face-to-face interactions.
- 2 pilots bought 7 RVs, and are turning their 'Airbnb on wheels' business into a retirement plan
Brian and Carrie Smith, airline pilots, purchased seven RVs to launch an RV rental company called Suite Glamping Adventures as a retirement plan. They were inspired by a poor RV rental experience during RAGBRAI and avoided a trial run, directly acquiring seven Class C RVs. Their business was sold out in the first week of operations in February 2024.
- Omaha Man and Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Brian T. Smith and Myria K. Phaisan, both from Omaha, Nebraska, were sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The case involved charges related to wire fraud, and the sentencing took place in Omaha.