Culture & Communication 8/10

Nov 22, 2019

Mini-cast 61: Is It Ok to Celebrate? ESOP Terminations Explained

New Belgium Brewing announced its sale and ESOP termination. We discuss ESOP terminations, how and why they happen, and how employee owners

Nov 8, 2019

Mini-cast 59: Amy Huot and the Importance of Inclusion

Why it’s important for EO companies and organizations to promote programs that will allow more people to thrive in the workplace.

Nov 1, 2019

Mini-cast 58: Do Great Employee Owners Have to be Managers?

If an employee owner is happy, satisfied, and good at their job, do they need to become managers to have a fulfilling career?

Oct 25, 2019

Mini-cast 57: Let’s Meet in Vegas - Literally!

Are you going to be in Las Vegas in November, 2019? The KEISOP Group would like to meet you! PLUS The EO Professional Spotlight Series.

Oct 18, 2019

Mini-cast 56: Growing EO in Pennsylvania and Texas

Rep. Greg Rothman (R-PA) joins us to congratulate D&H Distributing on their new headquarters in PA, plus Jenn Kreiger discusses EO in TX.

Oct 15, 2019

87: Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the EO Eight

We look at 8 amazing companies who came together in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with an innovative approach to promote employee ownership.

Oct 11, 2019

Mini-cast 55: EO and the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative

Matt McKenney of Hypertherm talks about the "Early Learnings from the 'Recovery Friendly Workforce Initiative" presentation at ESOPNE.

Oct 4, 2019

Mini-cast 54: Examining Leases and ESOP Valuations; and What Does it Mean to Act Like an Owner?

We explain how a trustee ensures a company pays fair rent; and we continue our look at what it means to #ActLikeAnOwner.

Oct 1, 2019

85: Part 2 of Jim Bonham on EO2019; Plus “Act Like an Owner” and ESOP Practice Development

We celebrate Employee Ownership Month, offer practice development tips to emerging professionals, and “act like an owner"....

Sep 13, 2019

Mini-cast 51: Health, Wellness, and Shareholder Value

An EO company’s shareholder value should mean more than just account balance. Employees’ wellness, & happiness are additional measures...

Sep 6, 2019

Mini-cast 50: Rob Zicaro and State Centers for EO

Introducing Rob Zicaro's ESOP Mini-cast Food for Thought; highlighting online EO news and state centers for EO like PaCEO, InCEO, and RMEOC.

Sep 3, 2019

Happier Labor Day - Ownership Day

We kind of like to think of today as Ownership Day - a great time to take stock and get ready for #EOM (Employee Ownership Month) in October

Aug 20, 2019

ESOP Summer School 9: Bob Whalen, CEO of Employee-Owned HB Global, LLC

Bob Whalen describes how HB Global's ESOP creates both a positive current working environment today and a retirement vehicle for the future.

Aug 13, 2019

ESOP Summer School 8: Rob Zicaro on Employee Ownership

Rob Zicaro offers food for thought for both current and prospective employee owners, with an emphasis on a culture of mutual respect.

Jul 23, 2019

ESOP Summer School 5: Aaron Moberger of Harpoon Brewery on ESOP Participation

Aaron Moberger an employee-owner at Mass Bay Brewing Company discusses what #EmployeeOwnership means for an Independent Craft Brewer.

Jul 19, 2019

Mini-cast 45: Part 2 with Bob "Crocodile" Lile of Lile Art Gallery on Historic Route 66

We continue our conversation with business owner Bob "Crocodile" Lile, focusing on the passion behind Lile Art Gallery on Historic Route 66.

Jul 16, 2019

ESOP Summer School 4: Cindy Turcot, COO of 100% Employee-Owned Gardener’s Supply Company

Cindy Turcot discusses shared capitalism, employee ownership and company culture, employee ownership month, and the ESOP movement.

Jun 25, 2019

ESOP Summer School 1: Larry Filipski of 100% ESOP Once Again Nut Butter

We kick off summer with our talk with the 100% ESOP Once Again Nut Butter. The employee-owners of OANB "spread integrity!"

Jun 18, 2019

80: Season 2 Closes with a Special Announcement

Listen as Bret and Rich look back at their time as partners, and Bret looks to his new venture in employee ownership.

May 10, 2019

Mini-cast 36: Staying True to Values

Larry Filipski highlights how employee ownership has helped Once Again Nut Butter maintain its values, independence, and vision.