Episode 563 - Dreamliner Tour Bus CEO Rich Thomson

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States.Rich's journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet of over 200 luxury buses, 70 trucks, and 220 trailers.The company now services more than 50% of major arena and stadium tours across the country, catering to high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, including stars like Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé.Dreamliner also supplies executive coaches for group meetings and executive trips for Fortune 500 companies including NASCAR, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, and the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.During the interview we talked about what to look for when renting a tour bus, the different types of coaches that are available, the difference between coaches for executives and tour buses, the importance of professional drivers, and much more.Timcodes:00:00:00 - Introduction to Dreamliner Luxury Coaches00:01:34 - Key Considerations When Renting a Coach00:01:59 - Challenges in Finding Professional Drivers00:02:32 - Overview of Coach Types00:02:47 - Differences Between Star Buses and Executive Coaches00:03:49 - Common Requests from Artists00:04:51 - Outrageous Requests in the Industry00:05:36 - Service Areas: U.S. and Canada00:06:11 - Sustainability in Coach Building00:06:57 - Perception of New vs. Older Coaches00:07:38 - Rich's Journey into the Coach Business00:09:20 - Lessons Learned and Changing Perspectives00:10:25 - Social Dynamics in Nashville00:13:01 - Diverse Clientele Beyond Music00:14:25 - Differences in Client Demands00:15:47 - Expansion into Trucking Services00:17:32 - Coach Sales and Fleet Management00:19:06 - Incorporating Technology: Starlink00:19:53 - Logistics Evolution in the Industry00:20:45 - Future Goals and Diversification00:23:00 - Importance of Professional Drivers00:24:44 - Business Approach and Experience00:26:31 - Final Advice: Going All In00:27:40 - Closing RemarksAdditional Resources:Learn more about Rich Thomson and Dreamliner Luxury Coaches at https://www.dreamlinercoaches.com–(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.