Think Like an Owner

Alex Bridgeman
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Think Like an Owner

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 https://tlaopodcast.com/

  1. 1 天前

    Internal Communication Best Practices & Aligning Leadership Teams - Tim Wade

    From Ep.254 of Think Like an Owner. Listen to the full episode here.

    9 分鐘
  2. Tim Wade - Ensuring Safety at FlexJet - EP.254

    4 天前

    Tim Wade - Ensuring Safety at FlexJet - EP.254

    Ep.254: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Tim Wade (@Twade889). In this interview, we dive deep into safety in the aviation industry with Tim, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at FlexJet. We discuss the current safety landscape, Tim's role, and the importance of a Safety Management System (SMS).  The conversation highlights the transition from the 60s' and 70s' rough aviation safety records to today's hyper-focused safety protocols. Tim sheds light on the sometimes negative perception of safety in the industry and how innovation in communication can change that.  The episode also covers the internal and external challenges faced by safety teams, along with insights on the benchmark against industry standards and the rising importance of technology. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/  Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:35) - The state of Aviation Safety  (00:10:09) - Adjusting internal communications (00:14:24) - Aligning leadership teams with safety (00:18:46) - Scoring & metrics (00:21:03) - FAA involvement in safety regulations (00:22:46) - Software improvements in aviation safety (00:26:19) - Customer reviews (00:29:27) - Benchmarking against the competition (00:32:14) - Tim’s Podcast journey (00:35:24) - Where safety experts need to be challenged most (00:36:55) - Learning to “burn your hand on the stove” Links: FlexJet The Safety Wire Podcast on Spotify The Safety Wire Podcast on Apple Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

    41 分鐘
  3. M&A Highlights from Ambitious CEOs - EP.253

    2024/12/24

    M&A Highlights from Ambitious CEOs - EP.253

    Welcome to a special holiday episode of Think Like an Owner! For this unique experiment, we’ve compiled highlights, concepts, and invaluable ideas from some of our most popular episodes, creating a "mega episode" filled with wisdom from multiple accomplished guests. The focus? M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)—a topic that captivated our audience throughout the year. This episode features clips from insightful conversations with: Roland Lessard, Co-CEO of Morningside (Episode 209) Tom Klein, Co-CEO and partner at Morningside (Episode 220) Jeff Homer, CEO of Ensemble (Episode 238) Henry Schuck, Founder and CEO of ZoomInfo (Episode 218) Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology (Episode 207) Organized into six key segments, this episode dives deep into the essential elements of M&A: (00:02:31) High-Level Overview – Why M&A creates value. (00:11:58) CEO Perspectives – Unique lenses on M&A benefits. (00:17:42) Building the Team – Essential roles for M&A success. (00:28:52) Integration Strategies – Different approaches for blending organizations. (00:43:12) Deal Organization – Managing the complexity of M&A processes. (00:53:03) Working with Lenders – Practical insights on leveraging debt in M&A. Each segment includes two curated clips from the featured CEOs, offering diverse perspectives and actionable takeaways. This experimental format is designed to bring you condensed value, just in time for the holidays. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/

    1 小時 11 分鐘

  4. 2024/12/10

    Savneet Singh - Leading a Public Turnaround at PAR Technology - Ep.252 [Replay]

    Ep.252: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Savneet Singh (@SavneetS). My guest today is Savneet Signh, CEO of PAR Technology, a billion-dollar market cap publicly traded point of sale software business serving the restaurant industry. I’ve been following Savneet’s career since college when he went on Invest Like the Best talking about acquiring software businesses through his holding company Tera. Through that work he connected with PAR, joining the board and eventually replacing the CEO. Since then he’s turned the business around and is finding more success. Savneet and I talk about turning around teams, management techniques he’s developed, his role as a teacher and chief communicator at PAR, and his views on software businesses from an investor perspective. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/ Links: PAR An Excellent Puzzle by Will Larson Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:09) - Joining the board of Par, becoming CEO, and saving the company from bankruptcy (00:12:14) - Retaining speed over time (00:14:28) - Stages of structural changes (00:16:55) - Nurturing healthy tension (00:18:38) - Incentive models (00:23:36) - What have you learned about your role in making hard decisions? (00:27:14) - Communication styles (00:30:40) - What does a typical week look like for you? (00:32:30) - How has your view of M&A changed? (00:34:51) - What distinguishes a great product? (00:36:08) - Is being the all-in-one solution becoming the trend in SaaS? (00:38:08) - What stands out as a trend in software right now? (00:40:30) - Takeaways from running and growing product teams (00:42:05) - Communication between sales or product and customers (00:43:18) - Advice to listeners

    48 分鐘

  5. 2024/11/26

    Richard Emery - Building Private Jet Sales Teams - EP.251

    Ep.251: Alex (@Aebridgeman) is joined by Richard Emery (@Richardemery2). In this episode, my guest is Richard Emery, who has held various notable positions in business aviation sales at brands like Canadair, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Hawker Beechcraft. 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. Additionally, the episode includes entertaining stories about selling aircraft to unique clients, making it an engaging listen for anyone interested in business aviation and sales. Links: Richard on LinkedIn Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:37) - Richard’s career and background (00:05:47) - How do you organize a high-performing sales team? (00:15:06) - Identifying ideal customer profiles (00:24:55) - Developing a customer outreach team (00:28:51) - Having discipline and focus on a sales team (00:39:34) - Leadership philosophies (00:51:54) - What can CEOs do to make their sales teams more effective?

    59 分鐘

  6. 2024/11/19

    Craig Fuller - Acquiring Flying Magazine and Building a Media Playbook - Ep.250 [Replay]

    My guest on this episode is Craig Fuller. Craig is the founder of FreightWaves, a data and media business focused on freight and supply chains. FreightWaves is a VC backed company with $19 million in revenue with editorial content, a data product, job board, video content, and multiple podcasts. Prior to FreightWaves, Craig had no background in media but has built quite a playbook for media businesses with a data component. Craig, as of a month ago, is also the new owner of Flying Magazine, an iconic, blue-chip publishing brand in the general aviation community which we discuss extensively in this episode. For a deeper background on FreightWaves, I highly recommend his episode on A Media Operator, which we’ll link to in the show notes.   During our conversation, we discuss his fascinating background in his family’s trucking business, starting a tech business before FreightWaves, launching FreightWaves, and his acquisition of Flying Magazine and his plans for growth and improvement. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/ Links: Craig on X Flying Magazine FreightWaves Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:47) - Craig's career and background (00:06:46) - The Birth of Freight Waves (00:12:41) - Building a Media Business (00:27:05) - The Importance of Unique Content (00:29:42) - Acquiring Flying Magazine (00:35:36) - Revitalizing Flying Magazine for the Digital Age (00:43:07) - The Future of Media and Content Marketing (00:52:30) - Balancing Leadership and Letting Go (00:55:05) - The Best Business Model: Industrial Real Estate (00:57:17) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    59 分鐘

  7. 2024/11/12

    Craig Picken

    My guest on this episode is Craig Picken, an executive recruiter for C-suite executives in the aviation industry. We discuss key trends in aviation recruiting, top firms' strategies to attract and retain talent, and how small companies can have recruiting advantages over larger competitors. We also touch on the importance of having an external-facing CEO and fostering a dynamic, fast-moving organizational culture. Additionally, we chat about the benefits of podcasting, as Craig has been hosting his executive recruiting podcast since March 2018, six months longer than I have.  Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/ Links: Craig's website The Aerospace Executive Podcast Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:41) - Craig’s career (00:06:48) - What has changed the most in aviation recruiting over your career? (00:08:13) - What are companies doing to attract top talent? (00:15:43) - Are there any CEOs you admire? (00:17:37) - Where do you see decisions being made faster? (00:21:20) - How do you see smaller companies using their size as an advantage in recruiting? (00:23:49) - How do companies retain culture and speed as they grow? (00:26:35) - Merging cultures through M&A (00:30:18) - Where are people entering the industry from? (00:36:01) - What are companies doing to attract good technicians? (00:37:51) - Advice for executive hiring

    46 分鐘

  8. 2024/11/05

    Build Series EP.3: Profitable Growth with Kush Das - EP.248

    My guest for this third episode in our Build Series is Kush Das, CEO of Ennoble Care, to talk about profitable growth. Or as he calls it, sustainable growth; something that goes to the heart of his mission to serve patients with the best possible care alongside a disciplined and motivated team. Kush and I discuss how they measure return on investment internally to remain profitable, how keeping that profit margin affects growth hires, the culture created with a sustainable model, and some tactics Kush employs to manage his growing team effectively. This episode was phenomenal and filled with tons of great strategies and tactics widely applicable in other businesses, and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/ Links: Trilogy Search Partners Pacific Lake Kush on LinkedIn Ennoble Care Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:06:27) - Recapping Kush’s journey in acquiring Ennoble Care (00:07:39) - Talent-to-value ratio (00:12:37) - Timing for growth hires (00:13:45) - Defining key hires (00:18:29) - Tradeoffs to achieve profitability (00:21:57) - Measuring internal ROI (00:25:17) - Encouraging decision making (00:31:05) - Profitability incentives (00:33:12) - Messy growth vs. clean and simple (00:36:40) - factors in M&A (00:39:03) - Communication & cash management (00:45:09) - Developing an EMR (00:48:58) - What is top of mind for you in sustainability?

    53 分鐘
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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 https://tlaopodcast.com/

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  • 創作者
    Alex Bridgeman
  • 活躍年代
    2018年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    253
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
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    © All rights reserved.
  • 節目網站
    Think Like an Owner

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