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My Will and Legacy: Designing America's Holding Company for Generational Support

My Will and Legacy: Designing America's Holding Company for Generational Support

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry on will/legacy: Life insurance/assets to AHC upon death ($2M benefit), pay debts, kids access via investment. Expand to member policies—cash injections. For generations/... ...more

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October 20, 20255 min read

The Value of Time: Leveraging Systems and Others to Build Your Dreams

The Value of Time: Leveraging Systems and Others to Build Your Dreams

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry on time value: Shared 24 hours—leverage others/systems (WinCo ESOP/20k owners) for dreams (board goal). Content drives value! Encourage viewing work as leverage. Excited... ...more

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October 19, 20254 min read

Life Update: WinCo Manager Role, Live Streaming Revival, and Optimism for the Future

Life Update: WinCo Manager Role, Live Streaming Revival, and Optimism for the Future

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry: Hired as WinCo manager in training (ESOP excitement/career start in retail), reviving live streaming/podcast (guest focus/integration with blog), optimistic future! Sub... ...more

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October 17, 20252 min read

What It Takes to Be a Visionary: Embracing the Lonely Road to Innovation

What It Takes to Be a Visionary: Embracing the Lonely Road to Innovation

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry on visionary traits: Willing to walk alone/look foolish until proven right, reimagine with less effort/time. Lonely road—others don't see until it works. Chase boldly! S... ...more

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October 11, 20252 min read

Understanding Voting Rights in Business: Control, Shares, and America's Holding Company Setup

Understanding Voting Rights in Business: Control, Shares, and America's Holding Company Setup

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry on voting rights: Business decisions via shares (preferred no vote/payout priority). AHC C-corp: Class A (board/control/30 votes), B (retirement/5), C (public/1). Balanc... ...more

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October 10, 20253 min read

Winco Update and ESOP Insights: A Moment of Reflection

Winco Update and ESOP Insights: A Moment of Reflection

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry on WinCo: Loving night shift (team progress/store prep) but the revenue isn't enough. I'm exploring other ways to find stability. WinCo is an ESOP which is why I chose t... ...more

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October 09, 20254 min read

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