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CEO Peer Network Working Session
Most ESOP CEOs are closer to their first acquisition than they think. They just do not know where to start, and many do not have a peer group that has been through it. On June 8, Mike Brady, CEO and Co-founder of 40 Million Owners, will be leading an NCEO CEO Peer Network session designed…
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Building the Future of Employee Ownership Through Acquisition
Most people still think of employee ownership as a succession strategy. We do not. At 40 Million Owners, we believe employee ownership is one of the most underutilized growth strategies in the American economy. Over the next twenty years, millions of business owners will retire, transferring trillions of dollars in enterprise value. Many of these…
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Now is the Time to Explore Acquisition-Driven Growth
For years, ESOP leaders have built something worth protecting. Strong cultures. Sound governance. Organizations where people show up with genuine ownership in what they’re building together. That foundation is the advantage. Now the market is creating a new kind of opportunity. Demographic transition is accelerating ownership transfers across industries. Capital is consolidating. Competitive pressure is…
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AI and the Stewardship Standard
There is no longer a debate about whether to use AI. The real question is whether you use it in a way that reflects your values or in a way that quietly undermines them. At 40 Million Owners, we use AI every day. In research, in writing, in financial modeling, in deal analysis. It makes…
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Thank You and Happy New Year
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you to our collaborators who rolled up their sleeves with us, to our clients who trusted us with work that truly matters, and to our friends and family members who supported the late nights, the big ideas, and the belief that business…
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Happy Veterans Day from 40 Million Owners
Today we honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage, commitment, and sacrifice. Their example reminds us that leadership is not about title or power, but about shared purpose and responsibility to others. At 40 Million Owners, we believe that same spirit of service can guide how we build and grow…
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Join 40 Million Owners at Employee Owned 2025
At Employee Owned 2025 (EO25), the world’s largest gathering of employee owners and ESOP leaders, the conversation around growth is evolving. The next wave of value creation for ESOPs will come from a powerful source: acquisitions. For many employee-owned companies, strategic acquisitions will be the single most important factor in driving long-term ESOP value creation…
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The Dual Mandate – Linking RPO and Growth Through Acquisition
Many ESOPs think of the repurchase obligation study as a financial exercise, a way to forecast future cash needs. But what if it could do more? This week, Mike Brady, Managing Director at 40 Million Owners, and Ryan Kuchta, Director of Client Services at ESOP Partners, are joining members of the The National Center for…
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October is Employee Ownership Month
Let’s celebrate! At 40 Million Owners, we believe one of the best ways to grow employee ownership is by empowering existing ESOPs to think bigger, by becoming more acquisitive, scaling their impact, and showing what is possible when ownership is shared. Employee ownership is not just an exit strategy. It is a growth strategy. When…
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ESOP CEOs Drive Value and Reduce Risk through Acquisitions
Employee ownership is good business, and employee-owned companies make for successful acquirers. In a crowded market for lower-middle market acquisitions, ESOPs stand apart. Few market participants can match an ESOP’s attractiveness as a well-capitalized buyer that preserves the sellers’ legacy, provides their employees future wealth-building opportunities, and potentially allows the sellers to defer a portion…