Bret Keisling shares a brief clip from the "Owner to Owner" podcast. Host Jesse Tyler is joined by Matt Cropp, the executive director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (https://veoc.org/), to discuss the VEOC 22nd Annual Conference which will take place on May 31, 2024, at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center in Burlington, Vermont and will feature keynote speaker Melissa Hoover from the Democracy at Work Institute.  

Attendees will gain invaluable knowledge from industry experts, thought leaders, and pioneers in the field of employee ownership. They will learn about the latest trends, best practices, and innovative strategies shaping the landscape of shared ownership, and create relationships with experts, advocates, and employee-owners at Vermont-based EO Companies.

Head to our website for the transcript of this episode, with links to the VEOC 22 registration and more: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/mini-cast-259-the-veoc-22nd-annual-conference

From April 2023: Bret Keisling was joined by Dani Green, ESOP Business Development Manager for ProAct Pharmacy Benefit Management and primary host of the vlog Sweet Chats and Salty Snacks: The ESOP Exploration. Dani and a colleague visit employee-owned companies, tour the facility, and talk about building and enhancing the employee-owned culture. Following the visit, Dani and team record a video blog that shares highlights of their visit to each company.

Dani shared how the vlog came to be, what she's learned at each visit, the importance of building culture, and why employee-owned companies are a great fit for young people just entering the workforce.

Vlog links and further show notes are on our website at https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/274-icymi-proact-s-dani-green-esop-vlogger

From October 2023: Bret Keisling was joined by Maureen Conway, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of its Economic Opportunities Program [www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/econ…ties-program/], for a deep dive on employee ownership, quality jobs, and the critical interplay between job opportunities and strong communities, young people and the workforce.

Maureen shared the Aspen Institute's background and focus and an overview on the first annual EO Ideas Forum, co-sponsored by the Rutgers SMLR Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing. Held in the summer of 2023, Bret called it the most powerful program on employee ownership he's seen in fifteen years in the field.

Show notes and links to the topics mentioned in the podcast are available on our website at www.EsOpPodcast.com.

Bret Keisling features "Owner to Owner" podcast host Jesse Tyler and Jaymie Oviedo and Lindsay Isaac from the National Center for Employee Ownership discussing plans for the NCEO's Annual EO Conference which will be held April 29 - May 1, 2024, in Tampa Florida.

In this excerpt. Jaymie describes how the event is evolving away from speaker-centric, lecture type presentations to sessions that will be more collaborative and workshop-like. Lindsay talks about the brand-new learning track "Building an ESOP Education Curriculum,” which is designed to provide concrete training that employee owners can take back and implement at their companies.

The transcript of this episode and a link to the full Episode 62 of the "Owner to Owner" podcast are on our website at https://www.theesoppodcast.com/

Bret Keisling is joined by Kevin Burns, co-founder and director of the Sand Mountain Cooperative Education Center and co-founder of the upcoming Alabama Center for Employee Ownership (ALCEO), part of the Employee Ownership Expansion Network (EOX). Kevin discusses their innovative work educating young people about employee ownership and the potential impact on rural Alabama. The conversation delves into the prospects and challenges of promoting employee ownership, and the importance of integrating it into academic and business settings. The episode offers valuable insights into the growing movement for employee ownership in Alabama and beyond.

Watch the video or read the full show notes for this episode on our website at https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/272-kevin-burns-growing-eo-in-alabama

Bret Keisling is thrilled to announce that our podcast episodes have been listened to or downloaded over 205,632 times since 2017! Thank you to our fantastic guests, dedicated team (past and present), and most importantly, YOU - our listeners, for making this possible. The EsOp Podcast and Mini-cast are platforms for empowering conversations and inspiring stories in the world of employee ownership. Thank you for being part of our incredible journey. Let's keep amplifying and celebrating the voices of employee owners together!

The only thing Bret loves more than hosting the podcasts is speaking in person with employee owners and EO companies. Use the link in our episode show notes to schedule a free, no obligation chat to see how Bret can help you grow your ESOP, co-op, and EOT: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/mini-cast-257-celebrating-205-000-podcast-listens

We're sharing another great episode of the Owner to Owner podcast. Host Jesse Tyler is joined by three great co-owners at 100% ESOP BL Companies, Breton Boudreaux, Director of Recruitment and Talent Management, Jennifer Huffmire, P.E., Senior Engineer, Donald A. Smith, PLS, Senior Project Manager.

Founded in 1986 as a small transportation planning and civil engineering firm, BL Companies has grown to become a leading multi-discipline firm sought after for its quality, creativity, and expertise in producing successful outcomes.

Each guest shares personal insights on what ownership means to them; how they describe ownership when talking to family, friends, and strangers; three words they use to describe employee ownership; their EO A-ha moments; and why anyone seeking work should consider a career at BL Companies.

If you'd like to learn how Bret Keisling can help grow your ESOP, or if you have cultural, communication, technical, or fiduciary questions, visit the episode show notes for a link to schedule a free no-obligation conversation, here: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/271-the-owner-to-owner-podcast-featuring-bl-companies

Bret Keisling discusses the impact of employee ownership (EO) on creating a permanent legacy for company founders. He highlights the Silver Tsunami phenomenon, which will see many baby boomer business owners ready to retire, the rarity of successful business sales, and the benefits of transitioning to employee ownership. Keisling emphasizes the positive legacy and community impact of EO, urging business owners to consider the long-term effects of their decisions. He also offers his expertise to guide owners through ESOP transactions.

If you're considering a transaction to become an ESOP, and you don't know where to turn or how to get started, or what to believe with all the myths out there, schedule a free, no obligation chat with Bret Keisling on calendy here: https://calendly.com/eo_bret/initial-consultation-no-charge

The full transcript for this episode is available on our website here: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/mini-cast-256-eo-and-the-founder-s-legacy

Bret Keisling was joined by Corey Rosen, founder of The National Center for Employee Ownership (www.nceo.org) and coauthor (with John Case) of "Ownership: Reinventing Companies, Capitalism, and Who Owns What. " Corey discusses his book, federal/state EO legislation, collaborations, and why this may be employee ownership's moment.

You can purchase the book now here www.ravenbookstore.com/book/9781523000821

Further show notes, and all of our past episodes, are available on our website at https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/270-icymi-corey-rosen-the-nceo-founder-and-coauthor-of-ownership

This episode originally aired on September 13, 2022, as Episode 215: Corey Rosen, The NCEO Founder and Coauthor of "Ownership."

Bret Keisling discusses the importance of educating family members of employee owners about ESOPs and suggests having a separate annual event for this purpose. He emphasizes the benefits of family education in reinforcing job satisfaction, improving retention, and reducing turnover, all of which tend to improve profitability. Additionally, he highlights the value of including ESOP account information in conversations about salary and benefit packages to demonstrate the financial advantages of employee ownership over comparable jobs at non-employee-owned companies.

Not sure how to get started educating family members? For help with this or other ESOP topics, schedule a free no-obligation conversation through the link on our website for this episode. You can also watch the video version of this episode or read the transcript: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/mini-cast-255-esop-education-for-family-members