1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 On the April 27, 2026 HR Huddle, Tamera Loerzel and Jennifer Wilson welcome Michael Bannon of CSG Partners to discuss Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a powerful alternative for firms seeking an exit strategy that preserves their independence. They explore how an ESOP acts as a broad-based &quot;ownership strategy&quot; that empowers all talent, not just partners, providing a distinct competitive advantage in recruiting and fostering retention rates that are 50% higher than non-ESOP firms. With an ESOP strategy firms can create a sustainable legacy while accessing incredible tax benefits which are discussed in this session. While highly flexible in design, ESOPs require healthy firm demographics with strong governance. Ideal for firms with at least 20 employees and roughly $15–20 million in revenue, this strategy allows team members to truly &quot;own a piece of the action,&quot; aligning the entire organization toward shared success and a prosperous future. Join us live every Monday at 4:15pm CT/5:15pm ET to explore the latest trends in talent management and HR! Inspired Ideas https://convergencecoaching.com/blog/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41216300/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201732340