Think Like an Owner
Alex Bridgeman
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.
Recent Episodes
Trevor Nix on Growing Multi-Gen Family Garage Business in Portland - EP.283
Aug 4, 2026Trevor Nix, third-generation owner of All About Garage Doors in Portland, discusses building and sustaining a multi-generational family business spanning nearly four decades. The conversation covers his grandfather's near-exit after year one (prevented by his grandmother's encouragement), the company's three name changes and strategic 2024 rebrand, and the evolution of operations through technology adoption across three generations. Trevor emphasizes employee investment, training philosophy, company culture through sponsored events, and the challenge of balancing growth with operational efficiency in a fragmented, unlicensed industry.
Andy Felice on Garage Door Marketing for Ambitious Owners - EP.282
Jul 28, 2026Andy Felice, founder of Garage Door Marketing Lab, discusses his journey from general home services marketing to specializing exclusively in garage door company marketing. He explains the critical differences between repair and replacement marketing psychology, the shift toward consulting-based services, and practical strategies for garage door business owners including sales training, database reactivation, and operational optimization to increase average ticket prices and profitability.
Connecting the PNW at SeaPort Airlines with Kent Craford - EP.281
Mar 31, 2026Right to Win EP.5: Better Boards with Chris Hendriksen and Aaron Perrine - EP.280
Mar 24, 2026Crafting your Life and Business with Matt Kuehlhorn - EP.279
Mar 10, 2026Future of Home Services with Workiz CEO, Didi Azaria - EP.278
Feb 24, 2026Right to Win Series EP.4: AMA with Lindsey Gray and Aaron Perrine - EP.277
Feb 6, 2026Building Trusted Brands with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge Creative - EP.276
Jan 29, 2026Right to Win EP.3: Learning to Fly with Jordan Huibers and Alvin Wong - EP.275
Dec 2, 2025What You Learn After 40 years of Leading Through Change with T.J. Coombs - EP.274
Oct 28, 2025
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