Empowered Owners

While the notion that 'bigger and faster' may seem superior, that isn’t always the case.

In this episode, Chris Fredericks, CEO of Empowered Ventures, and Emily Bopp, Chief of Staff at Empowered Ventures, discuss the growth strategy of Empowered Ventures. They share insights on how these strategies tie into the long-term goals when creating value and stability for the ESOP.

Tune in to better understand Empowered Ventures' strategic vision and thoughtful approach to growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 
  • How Empowered Ventures is taking a deliberate and cautious approach to adding companies to the portfolio, focusing on creating meaningful diversification for the ESOP. 
  • How recognizing the pitfalls of rapid expansion, Empowered Ventures is pacing growth and understanding that slow and steady can lead to a more enduring and robust enterprise.
  • The Empowered Ventures approach is flexible, considering the changing dynamics of the market, the performance of existing companies, and the opportunities that may arise. By maintaining a patient and adaptable mindset, we can make informed decisions about the future of Empowered Ventures.

Jump into the conversation:
[01:36] Chris and Emily review “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel
[02:16] The downside of too much, too soon, too fast
[04:48] How many companies are we going to add?
[09:02] Meaningful diversification
[11:16] Slow and thoughtful growth



What is Empowered Owners?

Creating connections is essential to building a community. It’s even more important when the people you’re trying to connect with aren’t in the same location. Businesses and companies have always found geographic distance to be a challenge to building a really great community-oriented culture. At Empowered Ventures, the same challenge holds true, which is why we decided to start Empowered Owners, the podcast that takes you inside Empowered Ventures.

In each episode, CEO Chris Fredericks will have a discussion with one of our employees to discover and highlight their distinct personalities, perspectives, and skills while also keeping you in the loop with exclusive news, updates on company performance, and a glimpse into the future plans of Empowered Ventures. Not only is this an opportunity for Chris to learn more about our amazing employee-owners, but it’s also an opportunity for you to hear regularly from Chris and others from within Empowered Ventures.