In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Ben Brown of Alderman Enterprises joins us to discuss succession, identity, and long-term investing.

As the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring Baby Boomer owners builds, many founders are discovering that selling a company is as emotional as it is financial. Ben shares insights from real acquisitions, including a seller who struggled deeply after exiting.

We also talk about:

• Alderman’s long-term private equity approach
• Managing employees through ownership transitions
• What due diligence uncovers
• The real impact of AI on industrial and white-collar work
• Why Chattanooga continues to attract business and talent

A candid conversation about building, buying, and sustaining companies for the long haul.

Ben Brown is the founder of Alderman Enterprises, a private equity group that has been around for 10 years and owns approximately 6 different companies, mainly in the manufacturing space. Ben was recently featured in a local Business Magazine.

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