Expanding Employee Ownership Through Acquisitions

Co-founder and CEO of 40 Million Owners, Mike Brady, joins the Owners at Work podcast produced by the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC).

The podcast episode, Expanding Employee Ownership Through Acquisitions, explores the story behind the creation of 40 Million Owners and highlights how the firm expands the capabilities of ESOPs by giving them the strategic and operational support needed to pursue M&A with confidence and clarity. Mike talks about why our model works, how it aligns with the long-term goals of employee-owned companies, and how our 2025 acquisition by 3LS reflects the same principles we bring to our clients.

About the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC)

The Ohio Employee Ownership Center, a non-profit outreach center founded in 1987, supports the development of business across Ohio and around the world by its efforts that are proven to save jobs, create wealth, and grow the economy. The OEOC’s work rests on a simple philosophy: broader ownership of productive assets is a good thing for employees, communities, and our country.