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Jochem Eenkhoorn

Mar 21 •

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Intro Post – Yacht Charter 101

Dear (future) students! First of all, a very warm welcome to Yacht Charter 101. I am exited to be sharing my knowledge with you and to create an ecosystem that benefits us all. Over the past 5 years, I have managed over 100+ charters globally, closing real deals across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond. And one thing became very clear. Breaking into yacht charter brokerage is still incredibly difficult. Not because the industry is closed. But because there is no clear, practical entry point. And almost no transparency on how deals actually happen. That is exactly why I created Yacht Charter 101. And it has proven incredibly successful with many students landing jobs in the industry. And I am extremely proud of that. Now it is your time! Take it into your own hands, whether you want to go all-in and take your career to the next level by joining the Academy or if you only wish to get some insights through the Community. It is my pleasure to have you here and I am excited to see your story unfold! Jochem Founder | Yacht Charter 101

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Jochem Eenkhoorn

Mar 21 •

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Community vs Academy

The community is where you stay close to the industry, where I show the behind the scenes and it provides space for you to network. The academy will give you the knowledge and confidence to actually take your career to the next level. Inside the academy, everything is structured: • Step-by-step lessons • Real charter deal breakdowns • Practical exercises • A clear path to your first deal • A list of 250+ handpicked yacht brokerages for you to reach out to I'll be sharing the highs, the lows, the extremities and the basics in the Academy. And that for a FRACTION of the price of any other course or academy who usually charge between €2,000-€5,000.

Jochem Eenkhoorn

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The big benefits of this job!

One of the highlights in my career as a yacht broker was stepping onboard M/Y AGAPE ROSE in Croatia at the end of September 2025. A 50 meter yacht. 11 cabins. And for 3.5 days, we were invited to experience it as actual guests. Not a quick tour. Not a sales pitch. We lived it. The crew. The service. The food and drinks. The toys. The islands. The whole feeling of being onboard. Everything was included. And that’s when you really understand how this industry works. Because this is not random generosity. There’s a reason behind it. First, exposure. A strong broker recommendation can make or break a yacht’s season. If I’ve lived the experience myself, I can sell it properly. Second, product knowledge. As a central agent, you want the brokers in the industry to truly understand what they’re offering. Not just specs on paper, but the actual feeling onboard. And third, relationships. This industry runs on trust. Moments like this are what build it. You remember the yacht. You remember the crew. And when the right client comes along… You know exactly where to place them. Of course, the whole experience and a late night drink onboard is most certainly a big benefit!

Jochem Eenkhoorn

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A behind the scenes today!

I saw a message come in from an introducer I had never worked with before. Asking for a call. Bear in mind… it’s past 7pm on a Friday. Didn’t think much of it. It had already been a crazy day, so I left it for a bit. 15 minutes later, I call him back. Within 5 minutes of the conversation, we are talking about a 3 to 4 MONTH charter. Not weeks, months. 20 to 30 meter yacht. And that is exactly how this industry works. A full day of chaos, and then out of nowhere, a serious (although not yet 100% qualified) enquiry lands. No initial heads up. Just straight into it. That’s the life of a yacht broker. Unpredictable, intense… but that is also my favorite part about being a yacht broker. It does take a certain mindset though, because this call also could've been at 11pm or 3am.