Charter Fishing Business Kit

$47.00

Description

Get paid to go fishing! Seriously. If you love fishing, then starting a charter business is for you. We call it Fishing Guide University, where you actually learn something valuable for your life and career.

In this business kit, Captain Mike gives you all the secret sauce as to how you can not only get started, but how you can build a six-figure business.

You can't afford not to read this! Just one tip, makes this kit pay for itself!

Includes:

The Definitive Manual (Ebook - Download Immediately)
Bonus #1 Charter Fishing Business Plan
Bonus #2: Increase Tip Income
Bonus #3: Taxidermy Secrets

Available in Hard Copy & Digital ebook.

Format:

Digital (E-Book) Hard Copy

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Charter Fishing Business Kit

$47.00

Most Fishing Guides Fail Because They Focus on Fish — Not the Business

Catching fish is important — but it’s not what builds a profitable charter business.

The guides who consistently run 250–300+ trips per year understand something most anglers miss: success isn’t about chasing trophies or owning the most expensive boat and gear. In fact, many guides who “swing for the fences” early end up buried in debt, underbooked, and out of the business within a few seasons.

If you’ve been around fishing long enough, you already know incredible anglers who never make it as guides — and you’ve probably seen talented captains come and go. Meanwhile, the guides who treat their operation like a business first stay booked, charge premium rates, and earn multiples more with less stress.

That’s not luck.

Over years of working alongside some of the most successful charter captains in the industry, I developed a set of proven systems that top-performing guides rely on to:

Book more trips without racing to the bottom on price
Operate efficiently with lower marketing costs
Build consistent demand season after season

Whether you guide in saltwater or freshwater, offshore or inshore, rivers or lakes, these strategies are transferable — and they work. This is the same business framework used by guides who turn fishing into a six-figure operation, not just a hobby that barely pays the bills.

The Business Side of Charter Fishing Is the Advantage

Here’s a reality most aspiring guides never hear:

The most successful charter businesses aren’t built by fishing every day.

Many of the guides who consistently book 300–500+ trips per year spend less time on the water as their business grows — not because they failed, but because they built systems that work without them being on the boat every day. And yes, their income reflects it.

A guide who wants to earn more than the average small business owner can’t do everything alone. Fishing nonstop, answering calls, managing bookings, sending follow-ups, writing reports, and handling marketing simply doesn’t scale. There aren’t enough hours in the day — and burnout is real.

That’s where smart strategy changes everything.

The methods I teach are designed to give you control. You can choose to fish full-time, part-time, or gradually step back while your calendar stays full. The business becomes predictable, efficient, and profitable — instead of exhausting.

Whether your goal is to be on the water every day or to build a charter operation that runs beyond you, the result is the same: more freedom, more bookings, and more income doing what you love.

Why Become a Fishing Guide?

For the right person, becoming a fishing guide isn’t just a job — it’s a lifestyle and a business wrapped into one.

If you already love fishing and find yourself on the water three to five days a week, the question becomes simple: why not get paid for what you’re already doing? Turning that passion into income is absolutely possible — but only if you understand what the job really involves.

Being a successful fishing guide isn’t just about knowing how to catch fish. You need to enjoy working with people, teaching, and staying positive — even on slow days. You’ll be responsible for your own bookings, income, schedule, and reputation. There are no guaranteed paychecks, no paid vacation, and no one else to blame when the calendar isn’t full.

That said, the rewards can be significant.

The key difference between guides who struggle and those who thrive isn’t fishing ability — it’s how they run the business. Pricing correctly, attracting the right customers, and building repeat bookings are what separate hobby guides from profitable operators.

What’s Included in the Charter Fishing Business Kit

his isn’t a motivational ebook or a fishing guide school. It’s areal-world business blueprintbuilt to help you decide if guiding is right for you — and show you exactly how to do it profitably if it is.

Inside the kit, you’ll learn how to:

Decide if guiding is right for you
Understand what it really takes to become a fishing guide, what to expect financially, and how to transition from a day job the smart way.
Market your charter and book more trips
Proven strategies for SEO, paid ads, and online marketing that attract the right customers and keep your calendar full.
Set up your guide business correctly
Branding, licensing, insurance, and business structure — plus the mistakes that cost new guides time and money.
Manage your reputation and reviews
How to protect your online reputation and turn happy customers into powerful social proof.
Choose the right gear without overspending
What equipment actually matters and how successful guides offset costs through sponsorships.
Deliver a five-star on-the-water experience
How to exceed expectations, earn repeat bookings, and generate referrals — even on slow fishing days.
Maximize cash flow and pricing
Set profitable prices, manage deposits, and accept payments with confidence.
Increase income with upsells and add-ons
Proven methods to boost tips, sell upgrades, and add high-margin extras like taxidermy and photography.

Exclusive Bonuses (Just One Can Pay for the Entire Kit 10× Over)

These bonuses are not filler. Each one is designed to increase revenue fast — and in many cases, a single implementation can repay the cost of the entire kit many times over.

🎯 Bonus #1: Charter Fishing Business Growth Plan

At some point, demand will exceed what you can personally handle on the water.

This bonus shows you how to grow beyond yourself — booking multiple boats and guides under your brand without burning out. You’ll learn how to decide when to stay small, when to scale, and how to do it profitably with a clear, proven business plan.

💰 Bonus #2: Big Tips Bonus Pack (Increase Income Up to 25%)

Most customers want to tip generously — they just don’t know what’s appropriate.

This bonus reveals the exact system I use to consistently earn 15–25% tips on every trip. On a $500 charter, that’s an extra $75–$125 per trip — plus additional income from apparel and add-ons. Included are the scripts and forms that turn great experiences into significantly higher earnings.

🐟 Bonus #3: Taxidermy Bonus Pack

Learn how to turn memorable catches into serious extra income.

This bonus walks you through selling taxidermy directly to your clients and partnering with a local taxidermist to create a seamless, high-margin upsell. For many guides, this single strategy alone has doubled annual income.

These bonuses are built to work alongside your charter business — adding revenue without adding more days on the water.