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January 1, 2026 · ~20 min

Ben Wespi

with Ben Wespi, President & CEO, Ellington Industries

Ben spent 20 years in the Marine Corps before buying a mechanical insulation company with zero industry experience. We talk about imposter syndrome, why leadership beats technical expertise, and how culture beats compensation when it comes to keeping great workers.

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VeteransLeadershipAcquisitions
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