# Ben Foster | Is Your Company BUILT TO LAST?

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Podcast: [Power the Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/power-the-network-6671791)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cbmrep.com/podcast
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## Resource

For more information, connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cbmrep.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover the strategy behind sustaining a successful family-owned broadband business across four generations. Learn how to balance long-term legacy with rapid innovation. In this insightful episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker sits down with Ben Foster, leader of the fourth-generation family-owned company, Twin Valley. Ben shares his unique journey, from gaining essential experience at a non-family company to returning home to drive growth and community impact. This interview dives deep into the challenges of maintaining culture across generations, the strategic importance of values-based leadership, and the complexities of mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications industry. We also touch upon Ben's recent appointment to the board for the NTCA and his vision for the future of rural broadband in the age of AI and shifting regulatory landscapes. Whether you are a business leader looking to scale, a professional in the telecom sector, or interested in the nuances of family-owned enterprises, this conversation provides a blueprint for building a business that is truly built to last. Learn how Twin Valley navigates competition, utilizes the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and fosters deep community ties to ensure long-term, sustainable success. If you've enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your care…

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