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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsApril 17, 2025

How to Build a $100m Holdco: The Power of ESOPs

with Chris Fredericks · Empowered Ventures

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ou've probably heard of ESOPs but don't really understand how they work. You may know that they have something do to with employee ownership . Which, if you're listening to this podcast because you want to be the owner of your business, may not be all that appealing. But I encourage you to keep an open mind . Today's guest, Chris Fredericks, has built an ESOP holdco . Empowered Ventures has 5 operating companies, 300 employees, and north of $120m in revenue.

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