{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65669bb2f7e6aa0012a3a280/697022bf25b879f3280436d8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kent Alder: The Discipline and Strategy Behind a $7 Billion Outcome","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Case Studies</em>, Casey Baugh sits down with Kent Alder, former CEO of TTM Technologies, to unpack how a quiet leader from Cache Valley helped build a $7 billion public company. From humble beginnings to orchestrating bold acquisitions and navigating industry chaos, Kent’s story is one of resilience, discipline, and vision.</p><p><br></p><p>Kent reveals the behind-the-scenes playbook that led TTM from a tiny PCB manufacturer to an industry giant. He shares how aligning incentives, focusing on execution over hype, and making countercyclical moves during downturns drove long-term success. You’ll hear lessons on navigating private equity partnerships, building strong cultures, and evolving as a leader across decades. This episode is a masterclass in how to lead through market chaos, think long-term, and win as a team.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 | Introduction to Kent Alder</strong></li><li><strong>01:29 | Building TTM: From Roll-Up to $7B Public Company</strong></li><li><strong>03:19 | Competing in a Tough, Low-Margin Industry</strong></li><li><strong>04:18 | Early Career: From Finance to Circuit Boards</strong></li><li><strong>07:26 | Lessons from Early Mentors and Risk-Taking</strong></li><li><strong>08:26 | Turning Around a Tiny Manufacturer</strong></li><li><strong>10:29 | Becoming CEO and Strategic Expansion</strong></li><li><strong>13:46 | Partnering with Private Equity</strong></li><li><strong>15:04 | Going Public and the Dot-Com Era</strong></li><li><strong>22:21 | Navigating the Dot-Com Crash</strong></li><li><strong>26:14 | Acquiring Honeywell Assets in a Crisis</strong></li><li><strong>29:29 | Acquisitions That Worked: Culture &amp; Fit</strong></li><li><strong>30:09 | Buying Back Tyco: Integration and Vision</strong></li><li><strong>32:14 | Incentive Structures and Company Culture</strong></li><li><strong>34:48 | Strategic Discipline in a Commoditized Market</strong></li><li><strong>36:18 | Customer Relationships as True Partnerships</strong></li><li><strong>39:18 | Leadership Through Crisis &amp; Market Cycles</strong></li><li><strong>43:20 | Personal Growth as a CEO</strong></li><li><strong>45:56 | Lifelong Learning &amp; Team Development</strong></li><li><strong>49:39 | Delegation and Building Teams at Scale</strong></li><li><strong>53:31 | Working the Night Shift: Leading by Example</strong></li><li><strong>55:52 | Legacy, Succession, and Long-Term Culture</strong></li><li><strong>59:42 | Sacrifices, Travel, and Company Dedication</strong></li><li><strong>01:03:19 | Legacy: Impact Over Titles</strong></li><li><strong>01:06:04 | Marriage, Support Systems &amp; Family Balance</strong></li><li><strong>01:09:14 | Faith, Values, and Navigating Trade-offs</strong></li><li><strong>01:12:26 | Advice for Young Entrepreneurs</strong></li><li><strong>01:13:58 | The Misunderstood Journey of Success</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Casey Baugh"}