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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 58 MIN

Hayden Leavitt| Commercial Airline Pilot

from Shaping Success With Wes Tankersley · host Wes

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to become a commercial airline pilot at just 22 years old?In this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, I sit down with Hayden Leavitt, a commercial airline pilot, real estate professional, and former baseball player I had the privilege of coaching. Hayden shares the mindset, discipline, and work ethic that helped him go from taking flying lessons as a teenager to flying regional jets for a major airline.We dive into:✈️ Starting flight school at 16 years old✈️ The journey to becoming a commercial airline pilot✈️ Why teaching others made him a better pilot✈️ Building a real estate business while flying full-time✈️ Lessons learned from sports, failure, and perseverance✈️ The importance of grit, delayed gratification, and consistency✈️ How his parents shaped his mindset and work ethic✈️ Why success is built through small daily investments—not overnight winsWhether you're chasing a career in aviation, building a business, investing in real estate, or simply looking for motivation to keep pushing forward, Hayden's story is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.👇 Let us know in the comments:What's one goal you're working toward that requires patience and consistency?👍 If you enjoyed this conversation:• Like this video• Subscribe to the channel• Share it with someone who needs this encouragement🎙️ Follow the shows:• Shaping Success• Shaping Success Treasure Valley• Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing• One Drink Wednesday❤️ Support the show and get exclusive content:Patreon: https://patreon.com/westankersleyInterested in being a guest on the podcast? If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, athlete, creator, or someone with an inspiring story, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out through our social media channels!#ShapingSuccess #TreasureValley #Aviation #CommercialPilot #RealEstate #Entrepreneur #SuccessMindset #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #IdahoSupport the showFor merchandise, podcast and youtube:Join The Patreonhttps://patreon.com/WestankersleyFollow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/Get Ars Victorioushttps://a.co/d/5f4todGhttps://a.co/d/5f4todGEmail [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!

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Send us Fan Mail What does it take to become a commercial airline pilot at just 22 years old? In this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, I sit down with Hayden Leavitt, a commercial airline pilot, real estate professional, and former baseball player I had the privilege of coaching. Hayden shares the mindset, discipline, and work ethic that helped him go from taking flying lessons as a teenager to flying regional jets for a major airline. We dive into: ✈️ Starting flight school at 16 ...

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