In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter. The discussion focuses on the company's pivot to an employee ownership model, including the benefits and pain points of ESOPs for leaders and employees alike. Ledbetter also shares insights into what the ESOP process looks like, industries where the model might work best, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Genesis of St. Charles and supported by Miss Augusta.

The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open, just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.

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In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/mike-miller/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://www.geco.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.geco.com/">Guarantee Electrical</a> CEO Rich Ledbetter. The discussion focuses on the company's pivot to an employee ownership model, including the benefits and pain points of ESOPs for leaders and employees alike. Ledbetter also shares insights into what the ESOP process looks like, industries where the model might work best, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" data-cke-saved-href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" data-cke-saved-href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" data-cke-saved-href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.genesisofstcharles.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.genesisofstcharles.com/">Genesis of St. Charles</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.missaugustaboat.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.missaugustaboat.com/">Miss Augusta</a>.
The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open, just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.
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Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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