“I started in construction with nothing. Through the Valley of Darkness, my employees were still there with me. Even when I couldn’t give bonuses. Now, I’m giving my company to my employees."

Our host, Brandon, sits down with Ryan Schmitt, CEO of Petticoat-Schmitt, to talk about his journey from working in the construction industry to building a thriving company—and why he chose to sell it to his employees through an ESOP.