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The Think Like an Owner podcast seeks out conversations with small company owners and investors to learn how to acquire and run small companies, with a focus on search funds, micro private equity, and permanent capital.

Episode 296

Carrie Kelsch on Transformative Cultures at A Plus Garage Doors – EP.296

This episode offers practical insight for service business owners navigating growth, culture development, and the challenge of maintaining personality while scaling across multiple locations.

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Episode 295

Josh Melton on Growing into Service at Easy Lift Door Company – EP.295

This episode offers a ground-level view of what it takes to professionalize a second-generation trades business while preparing for third-generation succession on Think Like an Owner.

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Episode 294

Jason Reid on Compounding Advantages by Focusing Local – EP.294

Jason Reid discusses his journey from general manager of a remodeling company to building a multi-company construction portfolio across Oregon.

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Episode 293

Patrick Lange on Selling Your Service Business – EP.293

Patrick Lange explains what drives HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business value, from clean books and recurring revenue to owner independence.

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Episode 292

David Williams on Long-Term Ownership in HVAC – EP.292

David Williams shares how he built Advantage Services Group from one HVAC business into a multi-state home services platform targeting $1B.

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Episode 291

Ty Greneaux on Acadiana Garage Door’s Family Legacy – EP.291

This episode offers guidance for service business owners seeking to grow without sacrificing culture or relationships.

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Episode 290

Hans Wright on Transforming Windsor Door – EP.290

Alex Bridgeman and Hans Wright explore the transformation of Windsor Door from a struggling regional garage door company into an integrated platform spanning manufacturing, installation, and service.

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Episode 289

Brian Johnson on Refocusing Pioneer Overhead Door – EP.289

Brian Johnson shares how Pioneer Overhead Door improved training, service margins, sales, and customer experience after his 2023 acquisition.

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Episode 288

Matt Weber on Developing Authentic Values at Alpha Overhead – EP.288

Matt Weber shares how he grew Alpha Garage Doors across Montana, rebuilt systems after rapid expansion, and learned to delegate and lead with trust.

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Episode 287

Setting an Ambitious Vision with Alex Johantgen at Rise and Shine – Ep.287

Rise and Shine Garage Doors scaled from two trucks to 20+ vehicles by investing in brand, training, systems, customer service, and local marketing.

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