Bob Chapman is the CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a $4 billion global capital equipment company and author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. Over his 50-year leadership journey, Bob transformed a struggling $20 million family business into a multibillion-dollar enterprise using a blend of sound business design, creative acquisitions, and a culture of truly human leadership. His work proves that success and compassion aren’t opposites—they’re partners.

On this episode we talk about:

How Bob turned a near-bankrupt family company into a $4 billion global organization

The nine-month period of surviving day-to-day on cash and what it taught him about resilience

Why your business model—not metrics alone—is the true engine of wealth creation

The strategy behind 150+ acquisitions and how he found value others missed

The power of combining common sense, creativity, and positivity in leadership

Top 3 Takeaways

Cash is the oxygen of business—understanding its flow is fundamental to growth and survival.

True leadership requires calm under crisis; your team follows your attitude more than your words.

A great business model is your engine, but a caring culture is the premium fuel that makes it perform.

Notable Quotes

“Cash is the foundation of your ability to be a good steward of your business.”

“There’s no relationship between what something costs and what it’s worth.”

“Our business model is the engine, but our culture is the premium fuel.”

Connect with Bob Chapman:

Website: BarryWehmiller.com

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