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Employee ownership isn’t just a trend—it’s a powerful strategy to drive growth, build alignment, and leave a lasting legacy. Darin Anderson, Chairman & CEO of Salas O’Brien, shares the company’s journey from single owner to closely held ownership, to an ESOP, and finally to a thriving direct ownership model with 90% employee participation. This session delivers actionable strategies to implement ownership models, engage teams, and create sustainable, employee-centric organizations that deliver exceptional results.
Session Objectives:

• Underscore why employee-ownership is a valuable and beneficial model.
• Outline the key considerations and challenges of implementing employee ownership structures, including their impact on growth, culture, and financial performance.
• Explore effective communication strategies to align team members with the vision of ownership and build an ownership mindset.
• Share practical pathways for opening ownership opportunities to employees and fostering a sense of shared purpose.