Episodes

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 277

Right to Win Series EP.4: AMA with Lindsey Gray and Aaron Perrine – EP.277

In the fourth Right to Win episode, Alex Bridgeman hosts an AMA with Aaron Perrine and Lindsey Gray on search strategy, deal quality, and value creation.

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Episode 276

Building Trusted Brands with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge Creative – EP.276

Dan Antonelli unpacks why branding is the foundation of sustainable growth for home service businesses.

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Episode 275

Right to Win EP.3: Learning to Fly with Jordan Huibers and Alvin Wong – EP.275

Alvin Wong and Jordan Huibers share their focused search, lessons from buying Advanced Aircrew Academy, and insights on curiosity, humility, and focus.

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Episode 274

What You Learn After 40 years of Leading Through Change with T.J. Coombs – EP.274

T.J. Coombs shares lessons from decades of leading turnarounds, building strong teams, and driving operational excellence across industries.

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Episode 273

Right to Win Series EP.2: Building Trust as Second-Time CEO with Dan Calano – EP.273

Dan Calano joins the show for the second episode in this Right to Win series

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Episode 272

Matt Risinger: The New Ways to Sell Building Supplies to Builders – EP.272

Matt Risinger joins Alex to discuss evolving builder-supplier relationships, tech’s impact on construction, and the rise of the Build HD Standard.

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Episode 271

Right to Win Series EP.1: Patience and Persistence with Kyle Baer – EP.271

Alex Bridgeman talks with Kyle Baer about his path from Accruent to Datacor to CEO of Crystal, sharing lessons on growth, leadership, and acquisitions.

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Episode 270

Lessons from a Decade of Growth and Acquisitions – Janelle Heuton – Co-Founder @ Heiton Partners – Ep.270

Janelle Heuton shares lessons from scaling gWorks with Joe Heieck, leading acquisitions, and launching Heiton Partners.

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Episode 269

From the PGA Tour to the Trades – John Peterson – Founder of Westoplex Garage – EP.269

John Peterson shares how pro golf, house flipping, and a broken garage door led him to build a fast-growing service business in Fort Worth.

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Episode 269

Richard Emery – Building Private Jet Sales Teams – [Replay]

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.

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