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Can a Co-op business model help your business grow?

Episode 550 of the Queer Money podcast features guest Annie Winkler discussing the benefits of employee ownership in businesses. Annie explains how becoming part-owner of a company can lead to increased productivity, job satisfaction, and the establishment of LGBTQ generational wealth. They recount their experience transitioning Real Pickles into a worker-owned cooperative and delve into the impacts of democratic member control in co-ops versus ESOPs. The episode highlights the advantages for both business owners considering succession planning and employees seeking greater investment in their workplace.

Topics Covered

  • 00:00 Introduction to Bare Minimum Mondays and Lazy Fridays
  • 00:10 The Concept of Employee Ownership
  • 00:28 Introducing Annie Winkler and Queerness in Business
  • 00:53 Welcome to the Queer Money Podcast
  • 01:52 Discussion on Pronouns and Non-Binary Identity
  • 02:30 Exploring Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • 02:53 Challenges Faced by Employees Today
  • 04:41 The Impact of Baby Boomers on the Economy
  • 05:23 Statistics on Baby Boomers and Retirement
  • 06:47 The Role of Wealth and Power in Employment
  • 07:43 Annie Winkler's Journey to Employee Ownership
  • 08:40 The Real Pickles Cooperative Experience
  • 12:08 The Benefits of Worker-Owned Cooperatives
  • 17:07 Comparing ESOPs and Worker Co-ops
  • 20:25 Challenges and Benefits of Employee Ownership
  • 26:09 Legacy Planning for Business Owners
  • 29:57 Introduction to ESOPs
  • 30:29 Trust and Control in ESOPs
  • 31:41 Ownership and Leadership Transitions
  • 32:57 Optimal Company Size for ESOPs and Co-ops
  • 34:27 Financial Considerations and Valuation
  • 35:41 Starting the Transition to Employee Ownership
  • 41:53 Generational Wealth and Queer Community
  • 48:03 VEOC and Employee Ownership Support
  • 50:36 Dragon Boat Team and Personal Joys
  • 52:35 Conclusion and Resources

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