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In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Delray Dobbins, Director of Sales at Engine Assurance Program (EAP), to dive into one of the most overlooked yet essential components of business aviation: jet engine maintenance programs. With a career spanning Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and now EAP, Delray brings a deep and practical perspective on the engine lifecycle—and what operators need to understand to avoid million-dollar surprises.
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Watch the full episode with Dave Whorton here - https://youtu.be/KPcgK3lm-mw
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In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Dave Whorton, founder of Tugboat Institute and author of Another Way, to explore a different path for entrepreneurs—one built on permanence, purpose, and long-term thinking. After an early career in venture capital and tech startups, Dave walked away from the high-growth, high-exit model to focus on what he calls “Evergreen companies.”
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My guest today is Henry Schuck, founder and CEO at ZoomInfo, one of the most successful data businesses in recent times with a market cap today around $12B. I’ve been looking forward to this podcast for a long time because Henry has proven to be an effective founder, acquirer, and public CEO capital allocator, which is a rare combination of skills to find in a single CEO. He’s thought very deeply about building high performing organizations, sales functions, and how his own role needs to evolve as the c
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From Episode 265 with Erika Armstrong. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Nc2vgTLhbYA
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In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Erika Armstrong, a pilot, author, and aviation expert whose career has taken her from corporate jets to major airlines to the university classroom. Erika shares stories from her early days in aviation, from sleeping on crash pads with seven other pilots to flying charter flights into some of the most challenging airports in the country.
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In this episode of Think Like an Owner, I sit down with Kathryn Poehling Seymour, President and CEO of First Supply, a fifth-generation, family-owned distribution business with over 700 employees and 53 locations across the Midwest. We cover everything from leading a 128-year-old company through generational transition to building one of the largest distribution centers in company history.
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info_outlineWelcome 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.
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