Tune in to the Sell Side podcast for a comprehensive exploration of the business selling journey. Join host Michael Stanley from Keel Point as he engages with business owners, attorneys, wealth advisors, and other experts, offering you an immersive, panoramic perspective on the transaction process.
Tune in to the Sell Side podcast for a comprehensive exploration of the business selling journey. Join host Michael Stanley from Keel Point as he engages with business owners, attorneys, wealth advisors, and other experts, offering you an immersive, panoramic perspective on the transaction process.

In this episode of The Sell Side Podcast, host Michael Stanley talks with Brent Thompson, President of NextGen Crane and Rigging. Brent shares how his family’s 45-year-old welding business evolved into a fast-growing crane and rigging company, the decision to launch a separate brand, and why expanding into Huntsville was a pivotal move.
He also discusses building a strong team culture, transitioning leadership with his father, and finding new growth opportunities in project management for mission-critical infrastructure.
If you’re interested in family business succession, company culture, or scaling a service business, don’t miss this conversation.