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Construction ESOP Collective
How do Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) change construction companies? Construction ESOP Collective explores employee ownership, succession planning, valuation, financing, surety, governance, leadership, culture, and employee wealth in the construction industry.
Hosted by Chuck Mazzanti, Senior Vice President at Christensen Group Insurance and founder of Construction ESOP Collective, the show features candid conversations with employee-owned contractors, founders, executives, advisors…
Episodes
- Construction ESOP Collective
How a Garage Builder Went 100% Employee-Owned in Two Steps: Rick Otto of Coach House Garages
Jim Yoder could have easily sold Coach House Garages to private equity. He sold it to his employees instead, in two steps. Rick Otto, President of Coach House…
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Why Contractors Sell to an ESOP, and When They Shouldn't: Jeremy Garrett of Lazear Capital Partners
What's the one thing no business owner has ever asked for after selling their company? A new boss. Jeremy Garrett, Managing Director and Detroit Market Leader…
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From $25M to $80M as an Employee-Owned ESOP Contractor: Ralph Dumke of Waterline Industries
What happens when a construction founder stands up in front of his whole company and tells everyone to shake hands with their new owner? Ralph Dumke, founder…
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From Marine Corps to CEO of a $750M Employee-Owned Contractor: Ben Nichols of Harkins Builders
What does it take to lead a $750 million employee-owned contractor, and how does a construction ESOP turn a career into a retirement nobody has to worry about?…
- Construction ESOP Collective
From Apprentice to President: Building a Construction ESOP Culture with Bobby Sigmon
Bobby Sigmon began his career at Sessa Sheet Metal Contractors as an apprentice and worked his way to president. He joins Chuck Mazzanti to discuss…
- Construction ESOP Collective
Protecting Bonding Capacity During an ESOP Transition | Alan Starks
What happens to a contractor’s surety bonding program when ownership transitions to an ESOP? In this episode of the Construction ESOP Collective, Chuck…
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How Legacy Utility Group Reached $84M and Chose Employee Ownership | David Jaeger
What happens when private equity comes calling, but selling the company could mean losing the team, culture, and control that built it? David Jaeger, CEO of…
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The ESOP Growth Story: From $5 Million to $300 Million | Bob Whalen
An ESOP can be more than a succession plan. It can become an engine for growth, acquisitions, culture, and employee wealth. Bob Whalen is the CEO of HB Global…
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The Power of Employee Ownership in Construction | Bill Duguay
What happens after a construction company sells to its employees, and how do you make sure the ESOP thrives long after the founder leaves? Host Chuck Mazzanti…
Construction ESOP CollectiveConstruction ESOP Collective Trailer | Employee Ownership in Construction
Employee ownership is reshaping construction; creating wealth for employees, strengthening companies, and protecting legacies. Hosted by Chuck Mazzanti, the…