Think Like an Owner Right to Win EP.3: Learning to Fly with Jordan Huibers and Alvin Wong - EP.275
Dec 2, 2025
Jordan Huibers, an aviation entrepreneur and general aviation pilot, teams up with Alvin Wong, an operator and investor with a banking background, to share insights from their journey at Advanced Aircrew Academy. They delve into the challenges of their search thesis focused on aviation, the emotional strain of stepping back from a deal, and the critical importance of curiosity and relationship building in business. Their candid reflections on managing a remote team and the necessity of discipline when evaluating opportunities make for an engaging listen.
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Search Focus Born From Shared Venn
- Jordan and Alvin discovered their search focus by drawing a Venn diagram of shared interests and settled on aviation and training.
- Their complementary backgrounds (Alvin's airline family, Jordan's piloting) made the sector a natural fit.
Curiosity Converts To Credibility
- Curiosity and a love of learning made the search enjoyable and accelerated industry credibility.
- That authenticity helped them get to six signed offers and deeper industry access.
Late Flight, Strong Relationship
- Jordan missed a lunch with the sellers by an hour and a half due to severe flight delays but the meeting still went well.
- That awkward, humble beginning grew into a strong relationship and eventual LOI.
