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Think Like an Owner

Alex Bridgeman
High-Performing Product Teams
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Insurance
Decision Making
Recruiting Strategies
Team Autonomy
Organizational Culture
Team Building
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Search Funds
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Customer Feedback
Communication

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 tlaopodcast.com/

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Latest Episodes

Matt Kuehlhorn joins Alex Bridgeman to share the unconventional journey behind building Cooler Garage Doors and the lessons he has learned about focus, leadership, and craftsmanship along the way. Matt explains how a business that started almost by a... more

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, Alex Bridgeman sits down with Didi Azaria to explore how firsthand experience in the trades led to building one of the leading automation platforms for home service businesses. Didi shares his journey from work... more

In the fourth episode of the show's Right to Win series, host Alex Bridgeman is joined by Aaron Perrine and Lindsey Gray for an AMA-style conversation on search, investing, and operating small businesses. Drawing on real examples from recent deals, t... more

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, Alex Bridgeman sits down with Dan Antonelli to unpack why branding is the foundation of sustainable growth for home service businesses. Dan shares the long arc of building his firm through specialization, the d... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Kuehlhorn
Founder/CEO of Kooler Garage Doors
Kooler Garage Doors
Episode: Crafting your Life and Business with Matt Kuehlhorn - EP.279
Didi Azaria
Co-founder & CEO of Workiz
Workiz
Episode: Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria - EP.278
Dan Calano
Former CEO of Utility Cloud and current CEO of Fleetflo
Fleetflo
Episode: Right to Win Series EP.2: Building Trust as Second-Time CEO with Dan Calano - EP. 273
Nick Acres
Founder of Enzo Technologies
Enzo Technologies
Episode: Building Evergreen Companies with Dave Whorton - EP.267
John Stubb Jr.
CEO at Stepbrothers Steel Bridges
Episode: Building Evergreen Companies with Dave Whorton - EP.267
Henry Schuck
Founder and CEO of ZoomInfo, expert in data-driven business operations
ZoomInfo
Episode: Henry Schuck - Creating Ambitious Teams at ZoomInfo - EP.266 [Replay]
Hill Hamrick
Co-CEO of Central Storage and Warehouse (CSW), previously a Marine Corps officer.
Central Storage and Warehouse
Episode: Build Series EP.6: Relentless Prioritization with Hill Hamrick - EP.263
Trey Bryson
VP of Operations at ATS
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Episode: Running Commercial and Bizav MROs at Scale with Trey Bryson - EP.262
Mahesh Rajasekharan
CEO of Clio, experienced in go-to-market strategies
Clio
Episode: High Performing Sales Highlights from Ambitious CEOs and CROs - EP.258

Host

Alex Bridgeman
Host of Think Like an Owner Podcast, focused on owner mindset and SMB growth through acquisitions and operational excellence.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • Changed directions

    I actually used to love the show but somehow it went from SME’s to all things tech and aviation.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    David Dwayne
    United States10 months ago
  • Somehow, he’s figured it out

    I don’t believe ownership mindset can be taught, but somehow Alex figured out a great way to help us all become better owners

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Crowns
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding Content

    This is one of my favorite business podcasts. As I scale up my own small business into the $1M EBITDA range, it’s great to learn from other businesses that have been where I am today.

    One of my favorite discussions was with Chris Hoffman and his approach to building a closely held family owned home service company and scaling it to over $100M in a decade.

    It contrasts nicely with some of the PE conversations and M&A discussions you can find here.

    Keep up the great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricketmt
    United States2 years ago
  • {Listen} Like an Owner

    So glad to have found this show! Think Like an Owner features thoughtful discussions with leaders on the ground - real perspectives from the trenches. Alex is a stellar interviewer who really gets to the heart of each topic of conversation, leaving you with actionable takeaways that directly apply to your own leadership and life. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArlieLP
    United States2 years ago
  • Very valuable information

    Great content that will help you drive your business forward

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UpandComingInvestor
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guest lineup is strong with deep practical insights.
Consistently valuable for entrepreneurs and operators seeking growth.
Great depth on SMB acquisition and ownership mindset.
Actionable takeaways that apply to leadership and life.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, on-the-ground perspectives from leaders.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria - EP.278
Q: What were the founding ideas behind Workiz?
The guest outlines a vision to automate the trades, eliminate the CRM as a friction point, and reduce data entry and dispatch friction through AI, ultimately enabling service businesses to grow by embedding intelligence into every step of the workflow.
Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria - EP.278
Q: So in building Workiz, it was the second business that you built. What did you do differently? What was different about it?
He discusses early mistakes, prioritizing strategy over trying to do everything himself, hiring leaders to handle marketing, operations, and sales, and aligning product development with a clear client-focused strategy rather than chasing every feature request.
Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria - EP.278
Q: I'd be curious to hear how you got into this business. You mentioned being a locksmith earlier on. Was that kind of the starting point for what's now Workiz?
The guest explains his path from a locksmith in LA to computer science, starting a tech-focused company with friends, and eventually partnering with a successful locksmith to create Workiz, a platform designed to automate and streamline trades-focused businesses.
Building Trusted Brands with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge Creative - EP.276
Q: What are the impacts internally that you see with branding?
A renewed enthusiasm for the company's direction and better employee engagement.
Building Trusted Brands with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge Creative - EP.276
Q: Why do you like marketing and branding so much? Like where does that come from?
Dan expresses a lifelong passion for seeing his designs in public and the emotional connection it brings him.

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The show centers on how ambitious leaders grow and scale transformative companies, with a focus on hands-on operators and real-world tactics. Episodes span topics from automating service businesses and acquiring SMBs to branding, branding, and governance for long-term value. A recurring strength is drawing lessons from founders and operators who've built and scaled through acquisitions, with a notable emphasis on permanent capital, small-to-mid-market dynamics, and pragmatic, actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to run or invest in smaller firms. A standout element is the recurring Right to Win format and evergreen, entrepreneur-first perspectives that translate into practical strategies for growth and operational excellence.

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Recent guests on Think Like an Owner include:

1. Matt Kuehlhorn
2. Didi Azaria
3. Dan Calano
4. Nick Acres
5. John Stubb Jr.
6. Henry Schuck
7. Hill Hamrick
8. Trey Bryson

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