Think Like an Owner

Mar 13 2025 266 ep. 54 mins 189

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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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Crazy Requests in Aircraft Interiors w/ Trey Bryson

Mar 13 2025 8 mins

From Episode 262 of Think Like an Owner. Watch the full episode here.

Running Commercial and Bizav MROs at Scale with Trey Bryson - EP.262

Mar 11 2025 48 mins

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Trey Bryson, an aviation industry veteran with deep experience across business aviation, commercial MRO, and aircraft completions. Trey shares how his career has spanned everything from customizing luxury VIP jets—including designing in-air hot tubs and modular gyms—to founding Jet Works, an independent MRO business. We di

Integrating Jet Management and Maintenance at Davinci Jets with Eric Legvold and Trey Darr - EP.261

Mar 04 2025 48 mins

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Eric Legvold and Trey Darr of Davinci Jets to explore the business of private aviation management and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services. We dive into how Davinci Jets was built from the ground up, the evolution of private jet management, and why the company has remained profitable every year since its founding.

5X Airline Founder David Neeleman on Building Ambitious, Customer-Obsessed Airlines - EP.260

Feb 25 2025 54 mins

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with David Neeleman, one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in aviation history. With a track record that includes founding five airlines—Morris Air (sold to Southwest), WestJet, JetBlue, Azul, and now Breeze Airways—David has built transformative companies across three different countries and reshaped the industry at every

Talent Acquisition - From Interview to Close (From Ep.259)

Feb 21 2025 18 mins

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bmq6URHPLJ0

Build Series EP.5: The Role of Talent in High Performing Teams with Jake Dancyger and Cyrus Symoom - EP.259

Feb 18 2025 64 mins

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, we’re tackling one of the most critical elements of scaling a business—building a world-class talent engine. Joining me are Jake Dancyger and Cyrus Symoom, co-CEOs of Clariti, who have spent the last five years growing their company from 20 employees to over 120. We break down the entire talent lifecycle, from sourcing and hiring top per

High Performing Sales Highlights from Ambitious CEOs and CROs - EP.258

Feb 11 2025 55 mins

In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I’m diving into one of the most crucial aspects of scaling a business—building and optimizing high-performing sales teams. To bring you the best insights, I’ve pulled together wisdom from past conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the game, including Tim Strickland, Mahesh Rajasekharan, Michael Coscetta, Dennis Dresser, and B

Team Management Principle & Balancing Payoffs

Jan 24 2025 10 mins

From Episode 257. Watcht the full episode here: https://youtu.be/x1utcQzmxjI

Build Series EP.4: Identifying and Prioritizing Value Levers with Sam Hyde & Steuart Botchford - EP.257

Jan 21 2025 61 mins

Ep.257: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Steuart Botchford (@Botchford) and Sam Hyde. In this episode, I sit down with Sam Hyde and Steuart Botchford to dive into their journey of acquiring and growing Northstar Fertility, a leading surrogacy and egg donation agency. Sam and Steuart share their insights from building and managing the business, including how they identified value l

Cory Bengtzen on Customer Journeys and Aircraft Management in Private Aviation

Jan 17 2025 9 mins

From Ep.256 with Corgy Bengtzen. Get the full episode here.