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.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, we sit down with Erin Rayburn, founder of Evergreen Therapy, to explore how horses and EMDR are helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and burnout. From understanding nervous system patterns through equine therapy to using eye movement techniques to process stuck memories, this conversation offers real tools, and honest stories, for living with more calm and clarity.
There’s no shortage of opinions out there on hormones and weight-loss meds, and most of them are loud. So, for this episode of the Spectruss Speakeasy, I sat down with Dr. Patricia McLelland, a Vanderbilt-trained, Emory-residency physician with more than 27 years in women’s health, to bring things back to reality. Her story is remarkable, … Read more
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Clay Watson opens up about growing Mountain View Auto Group, surviving a helicopter crash, and the leadership values that have guided him through decades of business and personal resilience.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, John Anthony Smith shares his journey from outdoor adventurer to innovation leader at Fenix24, offering insights on cybersecurity, resilience, and how the trail prepared him for the boardroom.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Matt McLelland shares how curiosity has shaped his journey, from leading innovation at Covenant Transport to exploring Chattanooga’s outdoor scene, blending business, adventure, and community impact.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Seth Cathy shares what it was like growing up in the Chick-fil-A family and how his love for dirt bikes, vintage motorcycles, and community led to the creation of Acres Above, an outdoor haven for people to connect, ride, and recharge on Lookout Mountain.
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