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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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57:23

What You Learn After 40 years of Leading Through...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, Alex Bridgeman sits down with T.J. Coombs, an experienced operator and turnaround expert with decades of leadership across industries including building products, manufacturing, and distribution. T.J. shares lessons from his 40-year career helping companies navigate transitions, execute turnarounds, and build strong leadership teams. He discusses his philosophy of defining success by when you leave, the importance of disciplined assessments, and the hands-on

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01:11:55

Right to Win Series EP.2: Building Trust as...

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2025/10/21

In this second installment of the Right to Win series on Think Like an Owner, host Alex Bridgeman sits down with Dan Calano to unpack the lessons learned from his journey as a two-time search fund entrepreneur. Dan reflects on his first acquisition of Utility Cloud, navigating challenges like intellectual property disputes and customer concentration, and how trust, discipline, and process shaped his leadership. He then shares what it was like to sell the company, transition through an acquisition,

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50:08

Matt Risinger: The New Ways to Sell Building Supplies...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, Alex Bridgeman sits down with homebuilder and content creator Matt Risinger to discuss how the builder-supplier relationship is evolving and how technology is reshaping the construction industry. Matt shares the story of founding Risinger Build and Build Show Network, detailing how content creation transformed his business and his approach to education within the trades. The conversation explores how trust, service, and transparency remain the cornerstones of

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52:27

Right to Win Series EP.1: Patience and Persistence...

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2025/09/23

In this episode, Alex Bridgeman sits down with Kyle Baer to reflect on his journey from Accruent to Datacor and now leading Crystal. Kyle shares the lessons he learned sourcing acquisitions, scaling a software business, and ultimately transitioning into his first CEO role. Their conversation highlights the importance of patience, building trust, and embracing the challenges of leadership, while also diving into the practical realities of acquiring and running a company. They discuss: Kyle’s career

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39:51

Lessons from a Decade of Growth and Acquisitions -...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, Alex Bridgeman talks with Janelle Heuton about her decade-long journey helping transform a small GIS company into a scaled software business serving local governments nationwide. Janelle shares how she joined GIS Workshop by chance, quickly rose to COO, and partnered with CEO Joe Heieck to drive strategic change, including shifting from custom development to SaaS products, completing nine acquisitions, and leading a move to the cloud. She reflects on the phases of her role, from

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58:32

From the PGA Tour to the Trades - John Peterson -...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, host Alex Bridgeman sits down with John Peterson for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, adaptability, and building a service business from the ground up. John traces his path from professional golf—where he saw firsthand the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship—to flipping houses during COVID and ultimately founding Westoplex Garage, a garage door and epoxy floor company based in Fort Worth, Texas. With honest pricing and a service-first

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57:31

Richard Emery - Building Private Jet Sales Teams...

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2025/05/27

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 episode

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59:15

Evolving Dynamics of Engine Programs with Delray...

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2025/05/13

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Delray Dobbins, Director of Sales at Engine Assurance Program (EAP), to dive into one of the most overlooked yet essential components of business aviation: jet engine maintenance programs. With a career spanning Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and now EAP, Delray brings a deep and practical perspective on the engine lifecycle—and what operators need to understand to avoid million-dollar surprises.We talk about how engine programs work, why

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16:28

Governance and Family Harmony in Business (From EP.267)

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2025/05/09

Watch the full episode with Dave Whorton here - https://youtu.be/KPcgK3lm-mw

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64:32

Building Evergreen Companies with Dave Whorton - EP.267

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2025/05/06

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Dave Whorton, founder of Tugboat Institute and author of Another Way, to explore a different path for entrepreneurs—one built on permanence, purpose, and long-term thinking. After an early career in venture capital and tech startups, Dave walked away from the high-growth, high-exit model to focus on what he calls “Evergreen companies.”We talk about the origins of Tugboat Institute and the principles behind Evergreen businesses: profitable

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45:47

Henry Schuck - Creating Ambitious Teams at ZoomInfo -...

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2025/04/29

My guest today is Henry Schuck, founder and CEO at ZoomInfo, one of the most successful data businesses in recent times with a market cap today around $12B. I’ve been looking forward to this podcast for a long time because Henry has proven to be an effective founder, acquirer, and public CEO capital allocator, which is a rare combination of skills to find in a single CEO. He’s thought very deeply about building high performing organizations, sales functions, and how his own role needs to evolve as

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11:43

How Flying in America Lost it's "shine"

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2025/04/25

From Episode 265 with Erika Armstrong. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Nc2vgTLhbYA

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A Tour of Aviation Safety with Erika Armstrong - EP.265

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Erika Armstrong, a pilot, author, and aviation expert whose career has taken her from corporate jets to major airlines to the university classroom. Erika shares stories from her early days in aviation, from sleeping on crash pads with seven other pilots to flying charter flights into some of the most challenging airports in the country.We dive into what it was really like working in aviation in the 1980s and 90s, how pilot training has

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5:01

AI Breakthroughs in the Distribution Sector (From...

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2025/04/11

Watch the full episode here - https://youtu.be/GTxWeRXap9Q

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60:33

Katie Poehling Seymour - Inside a 5th Generation...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Kathryn Poehling Seymour, President and CEO of First Supply, a fifth-generation, family-owned distribution business with over 700 employees and 53 locations across the Midwest. We cover everything from leading a 128-year-old company through generational transition to building one of the largest distribution centers in company history.Kathryn shares what it was like taking over as CEO during COVID, the insights she gained from touring every

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15:12

Hill Hamrick on Relentless Prioritization (From...

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2025/03/28

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/UTNl0xeSgZY

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Build Series EP.6: Relentless Prioritization with...

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2025/03/25

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Hill Hamrick, Co-CEO of Central Storage & Warehouse, to explore how he and his team run a complex, high-volume cold storage business that ships hundreds of millions of frozen food products across North America every year.We dive into how Hill and his co-CEO, Sam, transitioned from first-time owners into strategic leaders of a 24/6, labor-intensive operation. Hill shares how they learned the business from the ground up, why building trust with

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8:49

Crazy Requests in Aircraft Interiors w/ Trey Bryson

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2025/03/14

From Episode 262 of Think Like an Owner. Watch the full episode here.

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Running Commercial and Bizav MROs at Scale with Trey...

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2025/03/11

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Trey Bryson, an aviation industry veteran with deep experience across business aviation, commercial MRO, and aircraft completions. Trey shares how his career has spanned everything from customizing luxury VIP jets—including designing in-air hot tubs and modular gyms—to founding Jet Works, an independent MRO business.We dive into: The major differences between commercial and business aviation maintenance How speed and efficiency drive

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48:59

Integrating Jet Management and Maintenance at Davinci...

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2025/03/04

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Eric Legvold and Trey Darr of Davinci Jets to explore the business of private aviation management and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services. We dive into how Davinci Jets was built from the ground up, the evolution of private jet management, and why the company has remained profitable every year since its founding.Eric shares how the company pivoted from its original single-seat charter concept to full-service aircraft management,

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