Employee Ownership with Bob Whalen

by HB Global

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 ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • A Conversation around HB Global Mission and Values

    A Conversation around HB Global Mission and Values

    Welcome to the HB Global Employee Ownership Podcast Series. In 2024, we are placing particular focus on the mission and values of HB Global in an effort to level set for all employee owners what these mean and how each of us can exemplify them each day. These communications are intended for the employees of HB Global. We recognize that the general public will have access. The views expressed in these communications represent Bob Whalen in the context of HB Global and may not apply to broader audiences. If you have questions for Bob, we’d love to hear them and answer them in future podcasts. Feel free to submit them to eopodcast@hb-global.com.

  • February 2024 Blog - A Focus on Mission and Values

    February 2024 Blog - A Focus on Mission and Values

    Welcome to the HB Global Employee Ownership Podcast Series. In 2024, we are placing particular focus on the mission and values of HB Global in an effort to level set for all employee owners what these mean and how each of us can exemplify them each day. These communications are intended for the employees of HB Global. We recognize that the general public will have access. The views expressed in these communications represent Bob Whalen in the context of HB Global and may not apply to broader audiences. If you have questions for Bob, we’d love to hear them and answer them in future podcasts. Feel free to submit them to eopodcast@hb-global.com.

  • The Long-Term View

    The Long-Term View

    In this episode Bob discusses the importance of looking at the business through a long-term lens. He details why short-term results still matter, but why it’s essential to position the business and its employee owners for success in the future.

  • Growth is Our Goal Both Personally and Professionally

    Growth is Our Goal Both Personally and Professionally

    In this episode, Bob Whalen discusses personal and professional growth and how it impacts our employee owners and the business. He gives real stories about real people! Bob Whalen is the CEO of HB Global, an employee-owned holding company for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subsidiaries across the United States. He is particularly passionate about employee ownership!

  • Compounding Causes Your Wealth To Grow

    Compounding Causes Your Wealth To Grow

    In this month's episode, Bob Whalen discusses the topic of compounding—how it helps build the long-term wealth of our employee owners and how it relates to other life aspects. Bob Whalen is the CEO of HB Global, an employee-owned parent company for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operating divisions across the United States. He is particularly passionate about employee ownership.