In this episode, Claire Christensen shares the inspiring story of Gimme! Coffee's transition to a worker-owned cooperative, illustrating how business models rooted in shared ownership can promote community engagement, environmental responsibility, and employee empowerment.

Main Topics:

• The origins and evolution of Gimme! Coffee from a local coffee shop to a worker-owned cooperative
• The process and challenges of transitioning to a cooperative model during the pandemic
• How profit sharing, governance, and decision-making work within a worker-owned business
• The role of community engagement and environmental sustainability in Gimme! Coffee’s mission
• Benefits, commitments, and how employee ownership influences workplace culture
• The impact of cooperative principles on business sta ...