Johnny Palmer's Aeroplane Adventure: From Scrap to Masterpiece
Episode Overview
Johnny Palmer shares the story behind acquiring and transforming a 727-100 Series Aeroplane. The importance of sustainability and upcycling in creative projects. Challenges faced during the engineering and planning stages. Johnny's passion for renewable energy and supporting young entrepreneurs. Unique elements of the transformed aeroplane, including its use as an Airbnb.
The money's not the challenge. The engineering and the planning and the logistics was the challenge.
In this episode of The Good Listening To Show, Chris Grimes welcomes Johnny Palmer, a tech lover, event producer, river swimmer, island owner, property investor, and renewable energy enthusiast. The conversation takes place in a unique setting - a 727-100 Series Aeroplane, repurposed into an eclectic Airbnb and event space in Brislington, Bristol. Palmer shares the fascinating journey of acquiring and transforming the aircraft, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way.
From sustainability to creative engineering, Johnny's story is filled with unexpected twists and turns. He talks about his passion for upcycling and carbon reduction, and how his innovative spirit led him to create this extraordinary space. Palmer also touches on his other ventures, including his renewable energy projects and his goal to support young entrepreneurs by providing affordable workshops. This episode is packed with inspiring anecdotes, a bit of Shakespeare, and even some quirky elements like snakes on the plane.
Chris Grimes masterfully guides the conversation, ensuring that each story is both engaging and thought-provoking. Don't miss out on this captivating episode that promises to leave you inspired and entertained. What would you do with an old aeroplane? Tune in to find out how Johnny Palmer turned his into a masterpiece.