Tell Us What You Thought Of This EpisodeAbout This EpisodeDoug Barron returns to share the incredible story behind organizing the 2025 All American Big Way - a 250-way skydiving record attempt at Skydive Chicago that ran simultaneously with a 200-way vertical record. This is a masterclass in event logistics, leadership under pressure, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in skydiving.Resources Mentioned📺 250-way Documentary - 25-min film by Anthony Armandiraz🎙️ Episode 19 - Doug's origin story (December 2023)💻 SKYCRU - Event management platform📅 Next Event: September 2028 at Skydive ChicagoWhat You'll Learn✈️ How to coordinate 11 aircraft and 260+ jumpers across multiple days💰 The real financial costs of running large-scale skydiving events🛠️ Innovative solutions: mobile fuel stations, aircraft choreography, and SKYCRU platform🧠 Leadership strategies for managing setbacks and keeping teams motivated📅 What it takes to plan 5+ years ahead for a world-class eventTimestamps[0:00] Welcome & episode context[7:00] The 2017 vision that started it all[14:00] Aircraft logistics & the "corn sharks"[28:00] Financial realities DZOs face[42:00] SKYCRU: solving the admin nightmare[52:00] Leadership through adversity[57:00] Emotional debrief & looking aheadQuotable Moments"If you were to tell a non-skydiver we're taking 100 people in 5 aircraft to 18,000 feet and building a formation in 60 seconds - they'd say it's impossible.""It's not goal failed, it's goal prolonged. We're going to do it again.""Safety is always my top priority. No record is worth someone getting hurt."Connect With Doug Barron[Instagram | Facebook]Support The ShowLove the 20 Minute Call? Join our Patreon community for:🎧 Early access to episodes📝 Exclusive show notes and stories🎟️ Community events and meetups👉 Become a Patron and help us keep bringing you these incredible storiesEpisode SponsorsSSK Industries - Home of CYPRES USA. 192+ million jumps, 5,400+ lives saved. Free Fall Films - AI video editing built for DZs. Mention "20 Minute Call" for $200 credit. Burble - Manifest software built by DZOs for DZOs. SKYCRU - The All-in-One Platform for Airsports Operations. Enjoying the show? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeLeave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with fellow skydivers!Presented by SSK Industries, CYPRES, Free Fall Films, SKYCRU and Burble.📲 STAY CONNECTEDWebsite: The 20 Minute CallInstagram: @20MinuteCallFacebook: /20MinuteCall💙 SUPPORT THE SHOWLove the podcast? Join our Patreon community for early access, bonus content, and exclusive perks.→ patreon.com/The20minutecallPodcast⭐ LEAVE A REVIEWYour 5-star review helps us reach more skydivers like you.Apple Podcasts: [direct-link]Spotify: [direct-link]🎧 NEVER MISS AN EPISODESubscribe on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts | Spo...