The Tennessean, Opinion: Why employee ownership could help solve the retirement crisis
This mechanism could help solve the financial woes many working Tennesseans face. Op-ed originally appeared in the The Tennessean here—subscribe to read more. By Shannon Litton, CEO, 3LS Professional Services According to recent surveys, almost half of Americans have no retirement savings at all. The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) cited that the median savings balance […]
3LS CEO Eric Strickland Featured on the Alternative Exit Podcast
The Alternative Exit podcast recently sat down with Eric Strickland, CEO of 3LS, to explore a powerful and increasingly relevant question: What happens when you combine employee ownership with human services? Listen to the full episode of The Alternative Exit podcast with Eric Strickland here. In this episode, Eric reflects on his 20-year journey, from […]
Nashville Post: 3LS taps CEO to lead new entity
Nashville-based professional services company names Shannon Litton to oversee 18th brand Local professional services provider 3LS Inc. announced Tuesday the launch of 3LS Professional Services and named Shannon Litton as its chief executive officer. The move comes after 3LS announced in February it had acquired Brentwood-based digital marketing firm 5by5 Agency for an undisclosed sum […]
Forbes: Labor Day And Employee Ownership: A New Way To Honor America’s Workers
A recent Forbes article by Mary Josephs features Austin Evans of the Nashville marketing agency 5by5, part of the 3LS family of companies, highlighting how employee ownership can give workers a real stake in the companies they help build. Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) allow employees to become co-owners, fostering accountability, stability, and purpose in […]
Nashville Business Journal: Health care AI training startup Xuron launches to profitability with big backers
Backed by Nashville-based 3LS Ventures, Xuron is accelerating its AI‑driven healthcare training to new heights After just a year on the market, Xuron, which uses 3D and artificial intelligence to create health care training courses, has hit profitability. The company just closed another funding round as well. Here’s who backs them, who their local customers […]
How to communicate changes so that you inform and inspire
As seen in Fast Company by Shannon Litton, CEO, 3LS Professional Services Nothing strikes fear in a leader’s heart more than an upcoming announcement. Yet big changes and announcements are the turning point for many organizations. Whether its layoffs, acquisitions, launches, or reorganizations, the pressure to “get it right” is real. Company performance, team morale, retention, and public image are all […]