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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 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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Building the AI-Native Enterprise: Leadership, Software, and Compounding with Mahesh Rajasekharan – EP.286

Mahesh Rajasekharan explains how AI is reshaping enterprise software, supply chains, and what it takes to build an AI-native company.

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Episode 285

Crafting an Enduring Team with Dustin Winter – Ep.285

Alex Bridgeman and Dustin Winter explore scaling Metro Garage Door, from technician pay and cross-training to acquisitions and cash flow.

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Episode 284

Right to Win EP.5: Building an Edge in Multi-Site Healthcare with Zach Jones – EP.284

Zach Jones shares how organic growth, physician recruitment, clinical independence, and smart financing can build a successful healthcare platform.

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Trevor Nix on Growing Multi-Gen Family Garage Business in Portland – EP.283

Third-generation owner Trevor Nix shares how family, rebranding, culture, and customer service built a lasting garage door business.

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Episode 282

Andy Felice on Garage Door Marketing for Ambitious Owners – EP.282

Felice explains how he transitioned from working with hundreds of clients across various industries to specializing exclusively in garage door companies after a consulting engagement with Tommy Mello’s A1 Garage Doors.

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Episode 281

Connecting the PNW at SeaPort Airlines with Kent Craford – EP.281

Alex Bridgeman interviews Kent Craford on building SeaPort Airlines, lessons from failure, and creating a better regional travel model in the Pacific Northwest

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Episode 280

Right to Win EP.5: Better Boards with Chris Hendriksen and Aaron Perrine – EP.280

Alex Bridgeman, Aaron Perrine, and Chris Hendriksen break down how to build and run high-performing boards that truly support CEOs

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Episode 279

Crafting your Life and Business with Matt Kuehlhorn – EP.279

Alex Bridgeman talks with Matt Kuehlhorn about building Cooler Garage Doors, focusing a business, and leading teams through intentional growth.

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Episode 278

Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria – EP.278

Didi Azaria shares how he went from locksmith to tech founder, building Workiz to automate home services and eliminate CRM friction with AI.

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