The Ownership Effect, the newest podcast by The ESOP Association, is gaining quite a following after only six episodes! It puts listeners in the front row of one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—forces reshaping the American workplace: employee ownership.
Every two weeks, host Jim Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association (TEA), dives straight into conversations that reveal how ESOPs change businesses, empower workers, and strengthen local economies.
Jim brings energy and curiosity to every discussion. He talks directly with leaders, policymakers, and everyday employee owners who live the ESOP experience and shape its future. With each new conversation, the show expands the national dialogue around employee ownership and builds momentum for the movement.
Across all episodes, The Ownership Effect continues to emphasize authenticity, transparency, and the belief that employee ownership builds stronger companies and stronger communities.
And listeners are sending in very enthusiastic feedback! Many say they feel grateful that TEA is elevating the stories of employee ownership and sharing them with more people. The show attracts new listeners with every episode, and the excitement around the series grows right along with it.
The Ownership Effect streams on every major podcast platform. The show also runs a YouTube channel with both video and audio versions, giving you more ways to engage with the world of employee ownership. Subscribe to The Ownership Effect on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch out for Season Two arriving this spring, and anticipation is already building!
Share Your Story
Employee ownership thrives because real people create real impact—and every ESOP has a story worth sharing.
If you or your company have a story that could inspire others, we want to hear from you!
Do you or your ESOP have a great story to tell about employee ownership? Pitch us your idea! Drop us a note at marketing@esopassociation.org.
New episodes coming soon!
February 9
Jim sits down with Brian Bowers, CEO of Bowers+Kubota, to revisit the company’s landmark victory over the Department of Labor. Brian explains how becoming an ESOP shaped the firm’s trajectory and how employee ownership can fuel remarkable growth.
February 23
The eighth episode spotlights Christy Magee and Amy Huot, two employee owners whose personal stories demonstrate how employee ownership can transform lives, careers, and families.
