Employee Ownership Podcast Round-Up

A list of podcasts that dive into the world of employee ownership

Employee ownership is more than just a business model; it is a movement that is shaping the future of work, wealth distribution, and company culture.

One way to stay informed and updated? Podcasts! In this post, I’ve rounded up some podcasts that dive into employee ownership. In no particular order:

The Owners at Work Podcast

• Produced by the Ohio Employee Ownership Center, Owners at Work brings you stories from the frontlines of employee ownership. The podcast series covers policy discussions to personal experiences. The podcast also features interviews with academics and individuals sharing their experiences with employee ownership.

The ESOP Podcast

• The ESOP Podcast offers listeners an inside look into the employee ownership movement. Featuring conversations with employee-owners business leaders, and industry professionals.

The Great Game of Business Podcast

• The Great Game of Business Podcast explores what happens when employees start to think like owners. With interviews featuring CEOs, business leaders, and thinkers, this podcast uncovers how financial transparency and ownership culture create stronger and more sustainable companies.

Bicycle For The EO Mind

• Zolidar’s podcast focuses on the challenges that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face when trying to sell out. Their podcast shares stories from business owners who successfully transitioned through employee ownership and more.

Chat With Leaders

• The Chat with Leaders Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of servant leaders who use their influence and businesses as a force for good. They dive into the experiences, challenges, and successes of leaders within the B Corps, conscious capitalism, and responsible business communities.

Focus on Employee Ownership Trusts

• Focus on Employee Ownership Trusts is dedicated to exploring the growing use of EOTs as a mechanism for transitioning businesses to employee ownership in the UK. This podcast explores how EOTs work, their benefits, and success stories from business owners.

The Employee Ownership Podcast

• Hosted by Co-operative Development Scotland, this series sheds light on businesses making the transition to employee ownership. Each episode features expert advice from industry professionals and business owners who have successfully made the shift.

Employee Ownership with Bob Whalen

• This podcast hosted by Bob Whalen, CEO of HB Global, dives into the benefits and challenges of employee ownership. Whalen shares real-world examples of how it can be used to transform businesses by sharing success stories.

Alternative Exit

• Alternative Exit discusses the various exit strategies for business owners, with a strong emphasis on employee ownership as a viable and sustainable option. This podcast features interviews with business owners, financial experts, and leaders.

Opportunity in America

• Opportunity in America is dedicated to exploring economic mobility and workforce development through the lens of employee ownership. Listeners can expect to hear about policy, innovation, and the impact of employee ownership on our communities.

ImpactAlpha Podcasts

• ImpactAlpha’s podcast series takes a deep dive into impact investing, with a special focus on how employee ownership contributes to sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

Journey to an ESOP & Beyond

• Journey to an ESOP & Beyond guides listeners through the process of transitioning to an ESOP. They cover both challenges and benefits for business owners who want to sell to their employees.

Next Economy Now

• Next Economy Now explores emerging economic models, including employee ownership, that prioritize community well-being and environmental sustainability. They feature interviews with leaders and practitioners working towards creating a new economy.

21 Hats

• This podcast focuses on the challenges and rewards of owning a business. The podcast offers insights from successful entrepreneurs who discuss their paths to creating and sustaining employee-owned companies.

Independence by Design

• Independence by Design dives into the concept of designing businesses with long term sustainability. They highlight employee ownership as a key factor in creating resilient and thriving companies. long-term

The Ownership Economy

• The Ownership Economy podcast focuses on the different ways the ownership economy is reshaping industries, communities, and the workplace. It also explores the broader implications of employee ownership and the role it’s playing in creating a more equitable economy.

Bonus!

This is not an EO Podcast, but an episode I like to recommend:

• Freakonomics Radio: 'Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?'

In this episode, host Stephen J. Dubner discusses the concept of employee ownership with experts, including NCEO founder, Corey Rosen.

These are just a few podcasts that highlight the growing movement of employee ownership and its impact on businesses, workers, and communities. What are we missing? Share in the comments below and I’ll add to the list.

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