Lead a small business to a more equitable future
Ready to challenge your leadership skills and make a tangible, immediate impact? Teamshares is offering talented leaders the unique opportunity to become the president of a successful small business.
As a small business president, you'll lead a company on the journey of employee ownership and its next phase of growth. You'll be supported by Teamshares through access to industry expertise, shared services, and a growing community of fellow small business leaders. Together, we'll make a dent in wealth inequality in America.
“One of the great things about being a Teamshares network president is the support from the very highest levels all the way through your peers. And it's not somebody directing you what to do. But it's somebody helping you through the process so that you can grow your company and work with your employee owners to make your individual firms the very best.”
— Patty R.,
Teamshares network president since 2021
“Leading small businesses with Teamshares blends the agility and community impact of small businesses with the stability and long-term vision of employee ownership. What excites me most is fostering a positive work environment where employees embrace an ownership mindset — watching my teams become more engaged, invested, and motivated because they know their contributions directly impact their future.”
— Neil R.,
Teamshares network president since 2023
“I have an opportunity to help make a meaningful impact in the careers of others. Teamshares gives thousands of dedicated employees a chance to experience the pride of ownership.”
— Colin C.,
Teamshares network president since 2023
A first-of-its-kind opportunity
Historically, the role of president at a small business has only been available to those who start, buy, or inherit a company. Teamshares is changing that, one employee-owned company at a time.
Realize your potential
All capable leaders have the opportunity to become a Teamshares small business president. We believe that leaders with diverse education, backgrounds, and professional experiences lead to stronger, more successful businesses.
As president, you'll provide a future for companies that deserve to exist, enabling them to continue to serve their communities in perpetuity. Now, ownership is a reality for all.
If you have a strong grounding in financials and data driven decision making, lead with empathy and have a growth mindset, we'd love to talk with you about leading one of our businesses into its next phase of growth.
Commitment to inclusivity
Different backgrounds and perspectives lead to better decision-making and more innovative work environments.
To support an inclusive community, we encourage applications from people of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, physical abilities, neurodiversities, perspectives, career backgrounds, and experiences.
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Enhance your leadership skills with world-class support
Leading a small business is hands-on work that many face alone. Teamshares offers a unique mission-driven path for leaders, which includes ongoing education, services, coaching, and mentorship.
Teamshares Leadership Accelerator
All incoming presidents participate in a leadership accelerator where the focus is on onboarding you to Teamshares and preparing you for a smooth transition into your network company. You'll gain a clear understanding of Teamshares, your role and expectations, and the tools and resources available to support your success during this pivotal time.
Community of best-in-class presidents
Leadership can be lonely. Get paired with industry-specific, geographic, and cohort-based president groups, plus a senior peer mentor.
Leverage the Teamshares network
Presidents receive dedicated on-the-ground support from Teamshares to onboard to the business they will be running. This support will evolve into an ongoing partnership to align on company strategy and growth through a president's tenure.
Access to exclusive products and services
Lead the company forward with the help of Teamshares-provided products and professional services to support organizational health and company growth.
Virtual education series
Leverage the formalized education series to help educate employee owners on what it means to be a stock owner.
In-person and virtual events
Enjoy building your network with an annual in-person president summit and ongoing virtual events.
The interview process
Application
Recruiter screen
Strategy, finance, and leadership interviews
Offer extended
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Have an immediate impact
As a Teamshares president, your work has a direct impact on growing a small business and ensuring successful employee owners. Whether you're implementing a new vacation policy or creating a go-to-market strategy, the strong foundations you build from day one will help narrow the wealth gap in America.
Apply nowLearn from other small business presidents
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The transformative power of empathetic leadership
Empathetic leadership is about building a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and ultimately like their work makes an impact. A culture of empathy results in better business outcomes and a more engaged workforce.
Guide to collaborative leadership skills in the workplace
Collaborative leadership is about getting feedback from the people you lead. Collaborative leaders collect more data about a situation, resulting in better business decisions and employee happiness.
The impact of open-book management in small business
Open-book management is the ongoing process of sharing company financials, educating employees on data, and giving them context to understand how their day-to-day actions impact the bottom line.
