Owners Session: Building Employee Buy-in for Employee-Owned Companies
Learn how ShopBot Tools built employee buy-in after transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust. This webinar covers real-world governance, engagement, and leadership strategies for employee-owned companies.
Jeanne Taylor, CEO of ShopBot Tools, joined us to share their journey to employee ownership and how they set both the business—and their people—up for long-term success.
In this candid conversation, we talk through what it was like for ShopBot Tools to become one of the earliest Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in the United States, why they chose an EOT over other ownership structures, and their approach to creating a strong culture of ownership.
Key takeaways:
- Employee ownership isn't just an exit—it's a model for sustainable growth.
- Employee Ownership Trusts offer a simpler, more flexible alternative to traditional ownership models—without requiring individual equity.
- Financial and operational transparency builds trust and deeper employee engagement.
- Peer-led governance and education strengthen leadership and accountability across teams.
- An ownership mindset fuels initiative and incentivizes employees to act in the company's best interest.
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Watch the full webinar recording below to hear the full story.
Zoe leads our investment practice, and helps companies organize capital that doesn't compromise their values. She has worked for over a decade in impact investing, including with TechStars and Schmidt Futures, and sees Common Trust's work as a critical component to leaving the economy better than we found it.
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