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Book: The Journey to ESOP: Stories from Business Owners

Every owner’s path is DIFFERENT. What will yours be?
Selling your company is more than just a transaction; it’s a journey. For many sellers, that journey leads to an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”). This path can secure your legacy, reward the employees who helped build your business and set the stage for a new chapter of shared success.
This book introduces you to sellers who chose the employee ownership route. In their own words, they reveal what sparked their interest in ESOPs, the challenges they faced along the way and the rewards they’ve discovered since completing the transition. Their stories highlight not just the financial impact of an ESOP, but also how the transition has affected them, their families, their companies and their employees.
Their experiences are as unique as their companies and, together, paint a powerful picture of all that an ESOP can achieve.
At Prairie, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside hundreds of owners on their ESOP journeys and have also experienced one ourselves. This book captures the wisdom of those who have gone before us, allowing you to envision what your journey might look like and where it could lead.
Any questions, contact Wendy Gugora at wgugora@prairiecap.com.