How Employee Ownership Trust's Work
Your business is sold to a trust, not an individual or outside firm
The trust holds the company on behalf of your employees
Over time, profits flow to your team and culture stays intact
ESOP vs. EOT – What's the Difference?
Is an EOT Right For Me?
An Employee Ownership Trust isn't right for everyone. Some signs it could be right for you are:
You're thinking about succession planning
You're not sure an ESOP or PE exit feels right
You want your legacy to last, even after you're gone
You want an exit plan that is customizable to your needs
Your business earns $300k+ in profit per year
You care about your team and their future
Let's Explore Your Next Steps
No pressure. Just a conversation about what matters most to you.
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
$582M
transitioned to
employee ownership
98%
client satisfaction
rating
85,000+
new employee
owners supported
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
Curious About Employee Ownership?
Employee ownership doesn't have to mean stock plans, ERISA red tape, or giving up control of your company.
Learn how an employee ownership trust offers a simpler way to sell your business to your team.
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Let's Explore Your Next Steps
No pressure. Just a conversation about what matters most to you.
© 2025 Good Ancestor Technologies, Inc. All right reserved.
Good Ancestor Technologies is not a registered investment advisor
548 Market St, San Francisco, 94104
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
$582M
transitioned to
employee ownership
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
85,000+
new employee
owners supported
Is an EOT Right For Me?
An Employee Ownership Trust isn't right for everyone. Some signs it could be right for you are:
You're thinking about succession
You're not sure ESOP or PE is the right fit
You want your legacy to last, even after you're gone
You care about your team and their future
Your profits are > $300,000 per year
You want an exit plan that is customizable to your needs
How Employee Ownership Trust's Work
Your business is sold to a trust, not an individual or outside firm
The trust holds the company on behalf of your employees
Over time, profits flow to your team and culture stays intact
Curious About Employee Ownership?
You've got options beyond an ESOP.
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
You've got options beyond an ESOP.
Curious About Employee Ownership?
Employee ownership doesn't have to mean complex stock plans, ERISA red tape, or giving up control. Learn how an employee ownership trust approach offers a simpler way to sell your business to your team.
You've got options beyond an ESOP.
Employee Ownership With Less Complexity
You might be researching Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Or Wondering how to reward your team. Or looking for a better way to exit than selling to private equity. Whatever brought you here—you're in the right place.
At Common Trust, we help business owners explore a different model: the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). It's a flexible, founder-first approach to employee ownership—with less regulatory oversight and no ongoing administative costs.
