{"product_id":"from-founder-to-future-a-business-roadmap-to-impact-longevity-and-employee-ownership-9781523006816","title":"From Founder to Future: A Business Roadmap to Impact, Longevity, and Employee Ownership","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn how to transition leadership, implement shared ownership, and preserve your organization's core values--setting the stage for your business to thrive for generations to come. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis visionary but practical handbook offers mission-driven business owners a roadmap for ensuring their company's lasting impact, building leadership internally, and fostering participatory management. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough inspiring real-world stories of B-Corps, worker co-ops, ESOPs, and employee ownership trusts, this book demonstrates how to create resilient organizations that benefit workers and communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on his 50-year journey with South Mountain Company and extensive research, Abrams outlines five critical transitions for mission-driven businesses to become what he calls a CommonWealth company: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom founder to next-generation leadership\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom sole ownership to widely shared\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom hierarchical control to democratic management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom unprotected mission to preserved purpose\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom business-as-usual to B Corp force for good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Founder to Future\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for mission-driven leaders seeking to reshape their businesses for inclusivity, longevity, and positive impact. Whether you're a retiring owner planning your exit, a young entrepreneur building for the future, or an employee working in a purpose-driven business, this book offers a blueprint for creating enduring, values-driven enterprises in the emerging regenerative economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 3,000,000 U.S. small business founders over 55 prepare to retire, $10 trillion in assets will change hands over the next two decades. This timely guide shows how to preserve your company's mission and legacy while empowering the next generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-14978929\"\u003eJohn Abrams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berrett-Koehler Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.92h x 10.07w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523006816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1523006811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS071000\"\u003eLeadership\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS072000\"\u003eDevelopment | Sustainable Development\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS060000\"\u003eSmall Business | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Abrams \u003c\/b\u003eco-founded South Mountain Company in 1973 and served as its president and CEO until 2022. Under his leadership, the company became a pioneer in integrated architecture, building, and solar services, as well as a leader in worker ownership, leadership transition, and social mission innovation. Abrams is deeply connected to organizations promoting sustainable business practices, is a long-time affordable housing activist, and recently co-founded Abrams+Angell, a consultancy which guides employee ownership conversions. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eCompanies We Keep\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold over 10,000 copies, and a co-founder of Building Energy Bottom Lines, a peer group network of 70+ triple bottom line businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48455041974509,"sku":"9781523006816","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1ae3e115-4d9c-4a9e-a2fc-7bcc30cba386.jpg?v=1753513224","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/from-founder-to-future-a-business-roadmap-to-impact-longevity-and-employee-ownership-9781523006816","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}