Austin Courts & Floors

When Founder and CEO Greg Dettman began exploring succession planning for Austin Courts & Floors, his focus extended beyond a traditional exit. He was looking for a path that would preserve the company’s culture, reward the people who helped build it, and ensure long-term continuity. Through a connection with the Texas Center for Employee Ownership, Greg was introduced to Tandem and a different kind of opportunity that aligned with his goals: Direct Employee Ownership.

Direct Employee Ownership is an incremental transition of ownership that gives employees meaningful access to ownership, allowing them to share in the company’s success while strengthening engagement, accountability, and long-term performance.

Tandem walked alongside Austin Courts & Floors throughout the process, helping the leadership team explore, evaluate, and ultimately implement a structure tailored to their business. From early-stage education and financial modeling to designing the ownership framework and guiding employee communication, Tandem provided a clear, proven pathway forward.

With a consistent meeting cadence, transparent documentation, and thoughtful facilitation, Tandem created space for alignment, informed decision-making, and open dialogue. This structure streamlined what can often be a complex transition, building trust and confidence across the organization. Employees gained a clear understanding of both the “how” and the “why” behind the shift.

What could have taken years to navigate independently became a focused, efficient process, completed in X months, resulting in a successful transition to Direct Employee Ownership. Today, Austin Courts & Floors is positioned for its next chapter. The business is rooted in shared business success, where employees think and act like owners and the company’s legacy continues for generations to come.

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