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.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

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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Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
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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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Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Hello Citizen founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversation, Stamm discusses how he's leveraging AI to inform people about their community, how businesses can benefit from such a service, and what it's like to launch a startup in St. Louis, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

You may also enjoy: How a St. Louis–based AI startup plans to help voters cut through boring bureaucracy

This episode is sponsored by Third Degree Glass.

Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jWvPCVppyJ339FdELStEUiWTX38rbSVziktAQ5vRMWgtIu548QNxeABHv9ClrNoP/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://www.hellocitizen.ai/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Hello Citizen)">Hello Citizen</a> founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversation, Stamm discusses how he's leveraging AI to inform people about their community, how businesses can benefit from such a service, and what it's like to launch a startup in St. Louis, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
You may also enjoy: <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jWvPCVppyJ339FdELStEUiWTX38rbSVziktAQ5vRMWgtIu548QNxeABHv9ClrNoP/++/business/hello-citizen-artificial-intelligence-local-government-more-accessible/">How a St. Louis–based AI startup plans to help voters cut through boring bureaucracy</a>
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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://thirddegreeglassfactory.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Third Degree Glass)">Third Degree Glass</a>.
Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jWvPCVppyJ339FdELStEUiWTX38rbSVziktAQ5vRMWgtIu548QNxeABHv9ClrNoP/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

Hello Citizen Founder and CEO John Stamm

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Ole Tyme Produce's president and CEO Joan Daleo. For more than 50 years, Ole Tyme Produce has been a St. Louis mainstay in the food distribution business. But when the pandemic arrived and the restaurant industry froze, Ole Tyme Produce reached a pivot point. It was up to Daleo and her team to come up with creative new ways to diversify revenue streams—and quick. Over the last few years, the business has enjoyed fascinating growth. Hear how Deleo oversaw a reimagining of the business in real time, some of the lessons she learned, and what it takes to inherit a family business and lead it into a new era of growth and innovation.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit royalbanksofmo.com to learn more about their business banking options.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://www.oletyme.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Ole Tyme Produce)">Ole Tyme Produce</a>'s president and CEO Joan Daleo. For more than 50 years, Ole Tyme Produce has been a St. Louis mainstay in the food distribution business. But when the pandemic arrived and the restaurant industry froze, Ole Tyme Produce reached a pivot point. It was up to Daleo and her team to come up with creative new ways to diversify revenue streams—and quick. Over the last few years, the business has enjoyed fascinating growth. Hear how Deleo oversaw a reimagining of the business in real time, some of the lessons she learned, and what it takes to inherit a family business and lead it into a new era of growth and innovation.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Royal Banks of Missouri)">Royal Banks of Missouri</a>.
For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit <a href="https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (royalbanksofmo.com)">royalbanksofmo.com</a> to learn more about their business banking options.
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

Ole Tyme Produce's President and CEO Joan Daleo

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures. 

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Third Degree Glass.

Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jfEHJ5gduRZq1uZ0AoAPgnMCovtrI7Oz4rpcLFM0hBNB7nMjlNeCxka5m66r7t1F/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=b0d7ab9aa26d4da7"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID"></a>
In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jfEHJ5gduRZq1uZ0AoAPgnMCovtrI7Oz4rpcLFM0hBNB7nMjlNeCxka5m66r7t1F/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://thirddegreeglassfactory.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Third Degree Glass)">Third Degree Glass</a>.
Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!
<hr>
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jfEHJ5gduRZq1uZ0AoAPgnMCovtrI7Oz4rpcLFM0hBNB7nMjlNeCxka5m66r7t1F/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

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