Empowered Owners

By diving into new experiences, you’ll discover your strengths.

Especially when they open the door to personal growth. 

Sure, it might feel a bit daunting, but more often than not, it's a chance to uncover hidden facets of yourself.

In this episode of Empowered Owners, Luke Orszag, President at Firstar Precision, shares his inspiring journey of personal growth and how dedication to trying new things and helping others has made a significant impact, not only on his career but also within the company.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 
  • The importance of trying new things and helping people. Embracing change and being open to new ideas can lead to exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • How to embrace autonomy and trust. As employee-owners, this nurtures a sense of responsibility and fosters an environment where contributions are valued. 
  • The impact of employee ownership. The unique value proposition of employee ownership extends beyond traditional benefits, offering a direct impact on the success of the company.

Jump into the conversation:

[01:40] The impact of studying abroad
[07:21] How Luke’s love for learning evolved
[09:59] The importance of work ethic
[13:10] Examples of perseverance and a “can-do attitude”
[16:39] Autonomy and employee ownership


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.