The RISE Growth Lab

The RISE Growth Lab is a unique, highly interactive program in partnership with NSCA, designed to help break that cycle and turn your biggest business challenges into breakthrough solutions. Unlike traditional webinars, these collaborative sessions provide an opportunity to sit in the “hot seat” to get personalized guidance, as well as the chance to collaborate with fellow founders, entrepreneurs, executive team members and managers at all levels who are responsible for leading teams, driving change, and improving performance.

Ray Bailey's Bold Move: Why Lone Star Communications Chose an ESOP for Succession and What it Means for Your Business

“The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker

Join us for the next RISE Growth Lab:

Ray Bailey's Bold Move: Why Lone Star Communications Chose an ESOP for Succession and What It Means for Your Business

Are you a systems integrator owner or executive looking to proactively shape your company's future? The next RISE Growth Lab is specifically designed for you. We'll be diving deep into "Ray Bailey's Bold Move: Why Lone Star Communications Chose an ESOP for Succession and What It Means for Your Business" an interactive session crafted to empower you with the knowledge and control you need over your succession plan.

You'll gain direct insights from Ray Bailey, President of Lone Star Communications, as he shares his compelling journey and explains why an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was the optimal choice for his firm. Discover how this strategic decision propelled Lone Star toward sustained success, preserved its unique culture, and delivered critical financial clarity.

Featuring Our Growth Trailblazer: Ray Bailey

Ray Bailey stands as the Founder and CEO of Lone Star Communications, a preeminent systems integrator specializing in the healthcare and education sectors. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Ray has masterfully cultivated Lone Star into a nationally recognized leader, celebrated for its innovation, unparalleled service, and robust company culture. Acknowledged for his leadership in life safety communication systems, Ray is a fervent advocate for talent development, operational excellence, and consistently delivering enduring value to his clientele.

This Lab is an indispensable resource for CEOs, founders, and executive teams of systems integrators who are actively exploring succession options or diligently preparing for a future transition.

Whether your primary focus is safeguarding your legacy, generously rewarding your dedicated team, or unlocking significant long-term value, the RISE Growth Lab will guide you in designing a transition that is purposeful and crystal clear.

Don't leave your legacy to chance. Plan wisely. Transition confidently. Lead with impact.

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See you on August 28th, 2025 at 12:00PM CST

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Join growth trailblazer for this RISE Growth Lab

Ray Bailey

Founder & CEO

Lone Star Communications, Inc.

You will learn:

1. ESOP vs. Private Equity: A Clear Distinction: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how each succession model operates, including their respective advantages, drawbacks, and the critical trade-offs to meticulously weigh.‍

2. Why Lone Star Chose ESOP: Uncover the foundational business, financial, and cultural drivers that made an ESOP the ideal fit for Lone Star. More importantly, learn how to assess if this path aligns with your own company's vision and objectives.‍

3. Cultivating an Ownership-Driven Culture: Explore the transformative power of employee ownership and how it can significantly elevate engagement, accountability, and ultimately, long-term value creation within your organization.

4. The Essential Questions to Ask: Equip yourself with the precise questions to pose when engaging with advisors or exploring your diverse succession alternatives. Clarity here is paramount.

5. Maximizing Value Pre-Transition: Discover how a well-articulated strategic plan—coupled with the right coaching partnership—can dramatically enhance your company's readiness and maximize your return, irrespective of your chosen transition path.

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