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Bob Whalen is the CEO of HB Global, a successful parent company for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical operating divisions across the United States. He is particularly passionate about employee ownership. In this podcast series Bob unpacks his views on business and anything related to the employee ownership model. Listeners will learn what employee ownership means, the effect it has on workers’ long-term wealth and company culture, the alignment and success it produces, and things you may never have thought of.
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Stories of HB Global with Felipe Meireles: Finding Your Why to Be Safe
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Stories of HB Global with John Saich: Being a Board Member and the Importance of Collaboration
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May 19, 2026 |
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Stories of HB Global with Greg Ellis: From Skeptic to Advocate
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Scaling Culture at HB Global: Why We Developed HB Global Principles
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Scaling Culture at HB Global: Our Mission and Vision as a People-Centric Organization
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Scaling Culture at HB Global: How Being an ESOP Supports Our Mission and Vision
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Scaling Culture at HB Global: The Importance of Core Values Alignment
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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HB Capital: Expanding Employee Ownership and Creating Value
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Joe Mastrippolito: People First, Curiosity, and Varied Perspectives
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Jon Sirken: From the Military to the Private Sector
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Eric Crawford: How Curiosity and Continuous Improvement Fuel Growth
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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A Conversation with Bob on His Leadership Philosophies
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Celebrating National Safety Month with Tabatha Sedio
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Adam Smith: Lessons from Unique Experiences
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May 22, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Brad Orsburn: A Winding Journey
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Stories of HB Global with Matt Chubb: Alignment with Our Mission and Core Values
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Answering Questions on Radical Autonomy
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Stories of HB Global with Ryan Nash: The Journey of Being Acquired by HB Global
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Stories of HB Global with Kerrin Musselman: From Apprentice to Division President
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Stories of HB Global with Jim Saussaman: Bringing Business and People Together
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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A Conversation on the Benefits of Longevity at HB Global
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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A Leadership Conversation on Delegation
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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A Conversation on Leadership at Every Level of HB Global
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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A Conversation on the Impact HB Global Has on Our Communities
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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A Conversation on the Importance of the HB Global Divisions
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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A Conversation on What Defines HB Global as a Great Place to Work
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May 21, 2024 |
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April 2024 Blog - What Makes HB Global a Great Place to Work
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May 21, 2024 |
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A Conversation on How HB Global Shares Value
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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March 2024 Blog - How HB Global Shares Value
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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A Conversation around HB Global Mission and Values
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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February 2024 Blog - A Focus on Mission and Values
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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The Long-Term View
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Growth is Our Goal Both Personally and Professionally
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Compounding Causes Your Wealth To Grow
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Bob Answers Employee Owner ESOP Questions Pt. 2
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Bob Answers Employee Owner ESOP Questions
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Employee Ownership Misconceptions
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Grit is Our Passion and Perseverance
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May 09, 2022 |
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Employee Ownership and the American Dream
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Team is the Daily Mindset of an Employee-Ownership Culture at HB Global
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Acquisitions: What Makes a Good Fit?
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Trust is the Foundation of an Employee-Ownership Culture at HB Global
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Introducing Employee Ownership with Bob Whalen
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Oct 27, 2021 |