The Businessman Behind the Bar: What Matt Brock Gets Right About Criminal Defense Most people assume a successful law firm is built purely on legal talent. Matt Brock would tell you that is only half the equation. When he opened Best & Brock in Chattanooga, he was not walking in as a polished associate from … Read more
What 30 Years in Tech Taught One Investor About Starting, Scaling, and Staying in the Game From Sun Microsystems to angel investing in the Southeast, Jay Schaefer has seen the startup world from just about every angle. He stopped by the Spectruss Speakeasy to talk about it all. His time at Sun during the early … Read more
Chattanooga is becoming one of the most important quantum technology hubs in the country. Through the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC), a partnership between EPB, IonQ, local government, and major research universities, the city is building the infrastructure for quantum computing and quantum networking that could generate $5 billion in economic benefit over the next decade. … Read more
Why Did Dr. McLelland Move Away from Prescriptions? Like most doctors, Dr. McLelland was trained to match symptoms with medication. A patient comes in, identifies a problem, and leaves with a prescription. That model works sometimes. But she started noticing a pattern: a prescription would fix one symptom and create a new one. Then another … Read more
Matt Hullander has built, scaled, and sold businesses in Chattanooga for years. He’s a serial entrepreneur, an author, and a former mayoral candidate. On this episode of the Spectruss Speakeasy Podcast, he sat down with us for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to grow a company, sell it well, and figure out … Read more
Ron Jones has been in banking in Chattanooga since 1985. He’s the Regional President of SouthEast Bank and has lived through every economic cycle this market has seen. We sat down with him on the Spectruss Speakeasy because he’s the kind of person who tells you the truth about money without trying to sell you … Read more
What happens when a founder sells the company that defines them? In this episode recap, Ben Brown shares real insights on succession, identity, and long-term private equity, and what business owners between $5M–$50M need to consider before planning an exit.
Isaac Caldiero made history as the first, and only, American Ninja Warrior champion to win the $1 million grand prize in Season 7. But the win was just one moment in a much longer story. In our latest Spectruss Speakeasy episode, Isaac opens up about the years of preparation, the failures that came before success, the secret he had to keep for months, and what life looked like after claiming the title. This isn’t a business story, it’s a story about determination, focus, and the mindset required to achieve the impossible.
When we started Spectruss, I wanted us to be more than just a marketing company. We wanted to be a partner who asks the hard questions. So, when Paul Batista, from Elevar Consulting, came onto the Spectruss Speakeasy, we were genuinely energized. Paul isn’t just a business consultant, he’s a profit engineer. His premise hits … Read more
In this Speakeasy episode, Sam Silvey sits down with Janis Snaid of Aesthetic Management Partners to unpack the systems, KPIs, and clinical strategies driving modern med spa growth. From GLP-1 facial changes to outcome-based treatment plans and memberships, this conversation gives practice owners a clear roadmap to build loyalty, profitability, and long-term patient value.
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