Building Community: How A Few Cool Hardware Stores Transitioned to Employee Ownership
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Show Notes
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SUMMARY: Sometimes companies transition to employee ownership to help spark a transformation in workplace culture, in other cases a move to employee ownership is the continuation or next logical step in a vibrant company culture that already exists. A Few Cool Hardware Stores is firmly in the latter category. In this episode we speak with selling owner Gina Schaefer and a new employee-owner Courtney Belew about what transitioning to employee ownership was like for both a business owner and an employee, the importance of community engagement, and the benefits of building a strong workplace culture.
Guest Info
- Gina Schaefer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-schaefer-56380a8/
- Courtney Belew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-belew-18671665/#
- Company website: https://acehardwaredc.com/pages/contact-us
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