£12k/month Hot Air Balloon Business but Sales Are Dropping

£12k/month Hot Air Balloon Business but Sales Are Dropping

July 9, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

James Sinclair discusses strategies for improving sales in a seasonal hot air balloon business with guest Oliver.

Oliver runs Yorkshire Balloon Flights, a hot air balloon business turning over £12k a month. But sales have been falling since 2024.In this episode, James digs into how a weather-dependent, seasonal business can double its profit, whether Oliver should be charging MORE than his competitors, and how a small operator competes with the big names. If you run a seasonal business or you're battling bigger brands on price, this one's for you. Find out more from Oliver here: Www.yorkshireballoonflights.co.uk Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entreprenurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events

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