{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Malibu Guru","title":"How a Tornado Rewrote My Business and My Career | John Motazedi","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d8b55568\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2416,"description":"In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe sits down with John Motazedi, who shares his journey from business owner to professional pilot, shaped by resilience, hard lessons, and a deep love of aviation. He reflects on rebuilding his company after the devastating 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, the importance of continuous learning, and how flying became both a passion and a form of freedom. From debriefing every flight to flying aircraft like the Meridian and PC-12, John’s story is about adaptability, growth, and pursuing excellence in both business and aviation.M-Class Spring 2026 is approaching, and spots are filling up quickly. Reserve your seat now! https://flycasey.com/m-class/Joe just released his very first book! You can grab your copy of Long Story Short: Stories From a Lifetime in the Cockpit on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4JGtIgq🌐 Visit Us Online- Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com- PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com📱 Stay ConnectedFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyAviation","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7-wWK8LVYSLVkEITrqgHU88LBlYBERIasStJ0labjVA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjhm/OWFjYTdkZGQ2OGM0/YmE2MDczNDJiYWU0/YWRmMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}