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Think Like an Owner

Exploring how the most ambitious CEOs grow great companies. Each week we dive into the strategies and tactics that build transformative businesses with the operators doing it firsthand. Learn more at https://tlaopodcast.com/

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54:44

5X Airline Founder David Neeleman on Building...

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2025/02/25

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with David Neeleman, one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in aviation history. With a track record that includes founding five airlines—Morris Air (sold to Southwest), WestJet, JetBlue, Azul, and now Breeze Airways—David has built transformative companies across three different countries and reshaped the industry at every step.Given my work at Airframe Group focusing on aviation service companies, I wanted to understand the core principles

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18:10

Talent Acquisition - From Interview to Close (From...

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2025/02/21

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bmq6URHPLJ0

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64:09

Build Series EP.5: The Role of Talent in High...

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2025/02/18

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, we’re tackling one of the most critical elements of scaling a business—building a world-class talent engine. Joining me are Jake Dancyger and Cyrus Symoom, co-CEOs of Clariti, who have spent the last five years growing their company from 20 employees to over 120. We break down the entire talent lifecycle, from sourcing and hiring top performers to coaching, retaining, and structuring career growth for long-term success. They share the hard lessons learned,

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55:16

High Performing Sales Highlights from Ambitious CEOs...

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2025/02/11

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I’m diving into one of the most crucial aspects of scaling a business—building and optimizing high-performing sales teams. To bring you the best insights, I’ve pulled together wisdom from past conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the game, including Tim Strickland, Mahesh Rajasekharan, Michael Coscetta, Dennis Dresser, and Ben Tagoe.We’re breaking down the strategies behind structuring and growing a powerhouse sales organization, hiring and

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10:41

Team Management Principle & Balancing Payoffs

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2025/01/24

From Episode 257. Watcht the full episode here: https://youtu.be/x1utcQzmxjI

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Build Series EP.4: Identifying and Prioritizing Value...

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2025/01/21

Ep.257: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Steuart Botchford (@Botchford) and Sam Hyde.In this episode, I sit down with Sam Hyde and Steuart Botchford to dive into their journey of acquiring and growing Northstar Fertility, a leading surrogacy and egg donation agency. Sam and Steuart share their insights from building and managing the business, including how they identified value levers early on and prioritized investments in sales and marketing to drive growth. They also discuss their innovative

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9:14

Cory Bengtzen on Customer Journeys and Aircraft...

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2025/01/17

From Ep.256 with Corgy Bengtzen. Get the full episode here.

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The Economics of Flying Private - Cory Bengtzen - Ep....

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2025/01/14

Ep.256: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Cory Bengtzen (@Cory-Bengtzen).In this episode, I sit down with Cory Bengtzen, founder and CEO of SkyShare, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from the auto industry to building a vertically integrated private aviation business. Cory shares how his passion for aviation inspired him to leave the car business and start an airplane brokerage with no prior industry experience. He recounts his early days of cold-calling aircraft owners, developing a

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12:02

Savneet Singh on Equity Comp and Incentives

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2025/01/10

From Ep. 255 with Savneet Singh. Get the full episode here.

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Savneet Singh - Urgency and Culture - EP.255

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2025/01/07

Ep.255: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Savneet Singh (@SavneetS).In this episode, I sit down with Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology, to explore the interplay between urgency, culture, and leadership in building a successful public company. We discuss how Savneet has embedded a sense of urgency as a core value at PAR and how it drives decision-making, team alignment, and outcomes across the organization. Our conversation delves into PAR's unique approach to team evaluation and

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8:50

Internal Communication Best Practices & Aligning...

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2025/01/03

From Ep.254 of Think Like an Owner. Listen to the full episode here.

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40:50

Tim Wade - Ensuring Safety at FlexJet - EP.254

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2024/12/31

Ep.254: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Tim Wade (@Twade889). In this interview, we dive deep into safety in the aviation industry with Tim, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at FlexJet. We discuss the current safety landscape, Tim's role, and the importance of a Safety Management System (SMS). The conversation highlights the transition from the 60s' and 70s' rough aviation safety records to today's hyper-focused safety protocols. Tim sheds light on the sometimes negative

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M&A Highlights from Ambitious CEOs - EP.253

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2024/12/24

Welcome to a special holiday episode of Think Like an Owner! For this unique experiment, we’ve compiled highlights, concepts, and invaluable ideas from some of our most popular episodes, creating a "mega episode" filled with wisdom from multiple accomplished guests. The focus? M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)—a topic that captivated our audience throughout the year. This episode features clips from insightful conversations with: Roland Lessard, Co-CEO of Morningside (Episode 209) Tom Klein,

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Savneet Singh - Leading a Public Turnaround at PAR...

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2024/12/10

Ep.252: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Savneet Singh (@SavneetS).My guest today is Savneet Signh, CEO of PAR Technology, a billion-dollar market cap publicly traded point of sale software business serving the restaurant industry. I’ve been following Savneet’s career since college when he went on Invest Like the Best talking about acquiring software businesses through his holding company Tera. Through that work he connected with PAR, joining the board and eventually replacing the CEO. Since then

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59:00

Richard Emery - Building Private Jet Sales Teams -...

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2024/11/26

Ep.251: Alex (@Aebridgeman) is joined by Richard Emery (@Richardemery2).In this episode, my guest is Richard Emery, who has held various notable positions in business aviation sales at brands like Canadair, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Hawker Beechcraft. Richard shares his experiences in different sales cultures, managing high-performing teams, and participating in brand turnarounds. The discussion covers his leadership style, team management, and the skills relevant to CEOs. Additionally, the

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59:00

Craig Fuller - Acquiring Flying Magazine and Building...

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2024/11/19

My guest on this episode is Craig Fuller. Craig is the founder of FreightWaves, a data and media business focused on freight and supply chains. FreightWaves is a VC backed company with $19 million in revenue with editorial content, a data product, job board, video content, and multiple podcasts. Prior to FreightWaves, Craig had no background in media but has built quite a playbook for media businesses with a data component. Craig, as of a month ago, is also the new owner of Flying Magazine, an

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46:11

Craig Picken - Recruiting Top Aerospace Execs - EP.249

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2024/11/12

My guest on this episode is Craig Picken, an executive recruiter for C-suite executives in the aviation industry. We discuss key trends in aviation recruiting, top firms' strategies to attract and retain talent, and how small companies can have recruiting advantages over larger competitors. We also touch on the importance of having an external-facing CEO and fostering a dynamic, fast-moving organizational culture. Additionally, we chat about the benefits of podcasting, as Craig has been hosting

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52:45

Build Series EP.3: Profitable Growth with Kush Das -...

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2024/11/05

My guest for this third episode in our Build Series is Kush Das, CEO of Ennoble Care, to talk about profitable growth. Or as he calls it, sustainable growth; something that goes to the heart of his mission to serve patients with the best possible care alongside a disciplined and motivated team. Kush and I discuss how they measure return on investment internally to remain profitable, how keeping that profit margin affects growth hires, the culture created with a sustainable model, and some tactics

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54:39

Jim Derry - “Culture is the lowest level of behavior...

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2024/10/29

My guest on this podcast episode is Jim Derry, the CEO of Field Fastener, a $180 million fastener business based in the Midwest with a unique vendor-managed inventory system. We discuss two main topics: culture and maintaining a multi-generational family business. Jim shares insights on creating a measurable, data-driven culture where talented people thrive and the importance of values in defining company culture. We also discuss preparing Field Fastener for future generations, covering the

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Integrating MSP and Cyber at Worklyn Partners - EP.246

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2024/10/15

Episode 246: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Johnny Lieberman (@JohnnyLieberman) and Zack Miller (@ZackMiller). In this episode I am joined by Johnny Lieberman and Zack Miller, co-founders of Worklyn Partners, about their approach to integrating cybersecurity and IT services for middle-market companies. We discuss their multi-acquisition strategy and the integration of these services under one platform, as well as the challenges and benefits of merging tech-driven service providers. Insights

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