Ductwork and Dressage with Benoure's Grace Talamini

Ductwork and Dressage with Benoure's Grace Talamini

From Empowered Owners by Empowered Owners

November 4, 2025 · 28 min · Episode 55

About this episode

Grace Talamini discusses her journey at Benoure Plumbing, the challenges of employee ownership, and her innovative recruitment strategies.

Meet Grace Talamini , the multi-talented coordinator at Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning . She manages social media, schedules service, and is one of Benoure's leading ESOP enthusiasts. After realizing she wasn't "a school person," Grace moved from Massachusetts to Vermont, landing at Benoure, where she found a company with better benefits than most in the trades. From being so nervous she couldn't order pizza to confidently leading biweekly ESOP meetings, Grace opens up about the challenges and rewards of stewarding employee ownership in year one, why high standards in craftsmanship naturally translate to ownership mindset, and how she's using TikTok to recruit the next generation of technicians. Plus, hear about the ESOP barbecue featuring ax throwing, the power of that second annual statement, dressage (think: horse ballet meets Roman cavalry), and Grace's Mount Rushmore of Taylor Swift albums. Edited by Mateusz Złakowski

People in this episode

Guest: Grace Talamini

Topics covered

  • employee ownership
  • craftsmanship
  • social media
  • recruitment
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • ESOP
  • employee ownership
  • social media
  • craftsmanship
  • recruitment
  • TikTok
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Books & works: Taylor Swift albums

Places: Massachusetts, Vermont

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