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The Cross-CheckRedefining Air Travel: The Hopscotch Air StoryThe Cross-Check welcomes Andrew Schmertz, CEO and co-founder of Hopscotch Air to the show. Hopscotch is an air taxi service that bucks the Part 135 trend relying solely on single engine land, piston aircraft. Andrew shares his unique journey from a media career to aviation entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and successes of Hopscotch Air in the competitive landscape of regional air mobility. The conversation delves into the company's marketing strategies, the impact of pilot shortages, and the future of ETOL and EVTOL aircraft. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding costs in aviation and the potential for growth in...2025-03-1429 min
Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio YearbookHRAAY Andrew Schmertz Vol 2Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Andrew Schmertz talks to me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s. Andrew was the producer of New Age Images, Morning Show Co-Host and Program Director. Thank you for listening.
2023-11-091h 02
20MinuteLeaders | The Human Zero DayEp1029: Andrew Schmertz | CEO, Hopscotch AirAndrew Schmertz is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of Hopscotch Air, about 10 years ago, this former lawyer and TV contributor, discovered a very special demand in the air transport market- and set out to build his commercial airline company from scratch. This is a great episode about spotting opportunities and building crazy businesses from scratch. Enjoy!2023-05-1622 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of “Get Down To Business” – 01/01/2023 - Mia Baytop Russell, Jeanine Thompson, Nate Jenson and Andrew SchmertzJoin Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:
Mia Baytop Russell
Jeanine Thompson
Nate Jenson
Andrew Schmertz
2022-12-2839 min
Savvy BroadcastingAir Taxis, the Future of Travel with Andrew Schmertz of Hopscotch AirAndrew Schmertz, CEO and co-founder of Hopscotch Air, started the air taxi company in 2009 and says with the dismantling of many regional routes from major airlines, the time is perfect for the expansion of Hopscotch for both personal and business travel.Hopscotch Air has been serving small, medium, and large airports in the Northeast – many of these airports have never had airline service. According to NASA study, of the 5,000 airports in the U.S., 70% of traditional airline traffic goes through only 30. This is why Hopscotch Air is the antidote to the regional airline mess. www.flyhopscotch.com...2022-11-1514 minHofstra Radio Alumni Audio YearbookHRAAY Andrew Schmertz Vol 1Andrew Schmertz talks about his time at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
2022-04-1423 minHofstra Radio Alumni Audio YearbookHRAAY Episode 32This week I talk with Judy Vianest and Andrew Schmertz about their early days at WRHU.
2022-04-1402 min
On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzGuest: Brandon Montag the Sales Director at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort | On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzGuest: Brandon Montag the Sales Director at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort | On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzHIT THAT Subscribe BUTTON!!! 👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopscotchair🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewschmertz/💻Website: https://flyhopscotch.com/About the Host, Andrew Schmertz - Seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the aviation and media businesses, determined to build an air carrier people like. Currently, co-founder and CEO of Hopscotch Air, an innovative, FAA-certified air taxi operator, now in its eleventh year...2022-01-0315 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzGuest: Heather Ruhsam the Executive Director of The Sailing Museum | On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzGuest: Heather Ruhsam the Executive Director of The Sailing Museum | On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz HIT THAT Subscribe BUTTON!!! 👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopscotchair🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewschmertz/💻Website: https://flyhopscotch.com/About the Host, Andrew Schmertz - Seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the aviation and media businesses, determined to build an air carrier people like. Currently, co-founder and CEO of Hopscotch Air, an innovative, FAA-certified air taxi operator, now in its eleventh year of operation. Hopscotc...2021-12-0817 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Mike Potenza / Marketing Manager at Lobster Pot RestaurantsOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Mike Potenza / Marketing Manager at Lobster Pot Restaurants2021-11-2410 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: John Bottino / General Manager / Nantucket Resort CollectionOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: John Bottino / General Manager / Nantucket Resort Collection2021-10-1410 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Courtney van Beuren / Real Estate Agent / Lila Delman CompassGuest: Courtney van Beuren / Real Estate Agent / Lila Delman Compass2021-09-3016 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Jacalyn Kane Proprietor / My Vineyard ConciergeOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Jacalyn Kane Proprietor / My Vineyard Concierge #HopscotchAir #Travel #Hospitality2021-09-1616 min
On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Julianna Barbieri VP Marketing / International Tennis Hall of FameOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Julianna Barbieri VP Marketing / International Tennis Hall of Fame #HopscotchAir #BusinessPodcast #Travel2021-09-0212 min
On the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Nancy Gardella -Executive Director for the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of CommerceOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Nancy Gardella -Executive Director for the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce2021-08-1913 minOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew SchmertzOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Evan Smith - President & CEO of Discover NewportOn the Go with Hopscotch Air with host Andrew Schmertz | Guest: Evan Smith - President & CEO of Discover Newport2021-08-0515 min
Mayo Clinic Clear ApproachThe “In” Crowd: Flying with Diabetes and InsulinSend us a textAfter a long COVID induced hiatus, I bring you episode 4! This episode is all about diabetes. Dr. Clayton Cowl gives an overview of the condition. Then, Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air, shares his adventures in being in the sky with insulin. 2020-11-1755 min
Going SoloFrom Media Job to Launching an Airline Featuring Andrew SchmertzAndrew Schmertz spent 15 years in the media business, serving as a reporter for NY1 and business anchor for WABC-TV. He was a senior exec at WNET/PBS when he co-founded Hopscotch Air. He was laid off from WNET and was faced with running a new airline.We discuss:A laid-off pilot coming back to his calling [2:28]The long-term positive effect of being laid off [4:26]The psychological process of producing material even if it doesn’t have any monetary reward [7:13]The key to going solo: making your bed and wearing your shoes [9:23][12:43]The two biggest ingredients to be...2020-05-2925 min