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Think Like an Owner

Alex Bridgeman
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Mergers and Acquisitions
Search Funds
Cybersecurity
Company Culture
Zoominfo
Business Aviation
Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Aviation
Insurance
Home Services
Investment Strategies
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Sales Strategies
High-Performing Product Teams
Aviation Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Software Development

Exploring how the most ambitious CEOs grow great companies, with a focus in garage door and home services. Hosted by Alex Bridgeman, Co-Owner of Durable Trades Collective.

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Alex Bridgeman and Rob Southern sit down with Trevor Nix, a third-generation garage door business owner in Portland, to explore what it takes to build and sustain a multi-generational family company. Trevor shares how his grandfather nearly quit afte... more

Alex Bridgeman and Andy Felice explore the nuances of marketing in the garage door industry on Think Like an Owner. Felice explains how he transitioned from working with hundreds of clients across various industries to specializing exclusively in gar... more

In this episode, Alex Bridgeman sits down with Kent Craford to unpack the evolution of SeaPort Airlines and the lessons learned from building and rebuilding a regional aviation business. Kent shares how a simple frustration with travel time between P... more

In this episode, Alex Bridgeman is joined by Aaron Perrine and Chris Hendriksen to explore how boards can become a true competitive advantage for entrepreneurs. The conversation dives into the evolving role of boards within the ETA ecosystem, highlig... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Felice
Founder of Felice Marketing / Garage Door Marketing Lab
Garage Door Marketing Lab
Episode: Andy Felice on Garage Door Marketing for Ambitious Owners - EP.282
Kent Craford
Founder and CEO, SeaPort Airlines (and part of Alaska Seaplanes / Island Air Express family of companies)
SeaPort Airlines / Alaska Seaplanes
Episode: Connecting the PNW at SeaPort Airlines with Kent Craford - EP.281
Chris Hendriksen
From Pacific Lake
Pacific Lake
Episode: Right to Win EP.5: Better Boards with Chris Hendriksen and Aaron Perrine - EP.280
Aaron Perrine
From Trilogy
Trilogy
Episode: Right to Win EP.5: Better Boards with Chris Hendriksen and Aaron Perrine - EP.280
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

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Alex Bridgeman
Host of Think Like an Owner

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • Amazing info on doing business

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Andrew Lisi
    4 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago

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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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This show centers on growth, ownership mindset, and practical strategies for building and scaling smaller to mid-market businesses, with a recurring emphasis on acquisition, governance, and operational discipline. Episodes frequently explore how founders and operators navigate transitions—from old-school to modern, data-driven approaches, to how leadership, branding, and customer experience differentiate thriving SMBs. A notable pattern is deep-dives with founders, operators, and investors who share tangible takeaways on board structure, leadership culture, and scaling services or manufacturing-adjacent businesses. The format often blends personal origin stories with actionable frameworks that listeners can apply to growth, acquisition, or ... more

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1. Andy Felice
2. Kent Craford
3. Chris Hendriksen
4. Aaron Perrine
5. Matt Kuehlhorn
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7. Dan Calano
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