Make Money by Caring for Your People Like Family | Bob Chapman
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:
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How Bob turned a near-bankrupt family company into a $4 billion global organization
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The nine-month period of surviving day-to-day on cash and what it taught him about resilience
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Why your business model—not metrics alone—is the true engine of wealth creation
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The strategy behind 150+ acquisitions and how he found value others missed
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The power of combining common sense, creativity, and positivity in leadership
Top 3 Takeaways
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Cash is the oxygen of business—understanding its flow is fundamental to growth and survival.
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True leadership requires calm under crisis; your team follows your attitude more than your words.
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A great business model is your engine, but a caring culture is the premium fuel that makes it perform.
Notable Quotes
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“Cash is the foundation of your ability to be a good steward of your business.”
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“There’s no relationship between what something costs and what it’s worth.”
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“Our business model is the engine, but our culture is the premium fuel.”
Connect with Bob Chapman:
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Website: BarryWehmiller.com
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