Media

  • Main St Journal

    A Great New Primer on Worker Ownership

    Interview • May 2025

    Michael Shuman, publisher of The Main Street Journal, interviews John Abrams about his new book, From Founder to Future. (To see the interview transcript, be sure to scroll down on the MSJ web page.)

  • Writing with Authors

    John Abrams Speaks about His New Book: From Founder to Future

    Podcast • May 2025

    Vincent Lanci chats with John Abrams about his forthcoming book, From Founder to Future. John provides an overview of the book, as well as some insights into the writing process.

  • BizBlend

    Building Impactful Businesses: Employee Ownership and Sustainability

    Podcast • March 14, 2025

    In this episode of BizBlend, John Abrams is interviewed on how companies can ensure long-term sustainability by shifting from proprietary ownership to employee ownership.

  • The Freedom Experience

    Why Business Owners Should Rethink Ownership

    Podcast • February 6, 2025

    John Abrams is interviewed by Jean Moncrieff—a business transformation coach, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast The Freedom Experience.

  • Alternative Exit Podcast

    Why Employee Ownership is the Key to Thriving Communities

    Podcast • December 12, 2024

    Andy Farquharson, host of the Alternative Exit podcast, interviews John Abrams about the transformative power of employee ownership.

  • John at Smail Giants

    Small Giants Community Summit

    Video • June 2024

    Listen to John Abrams speak on Companies We Keep at the Small Giants Community Summit.

  • John Abrams joins this panel discussion, hosted by the Schumacher Center, to discuss developments in the field of worker-owned business.

    Rethinking Ownership & Work

    Video • Oct 19, 2023

    John Abrams joins this panel discussion, hosted by the Schumacher Center, to discuss developments in the field of worker-owned business.

  • The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard.

    On Building Second Homes

    Article • Feb/Mar, 2023

    The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard.

  • John Abrams and Deirdre Bohan at South Mountain Company headquarters. Photo by Ray Ewing

    Community of Leaders Key as South Mountain Passes the Torch

    Article • Jan 26, 2023

    Vineyard Gazette interviews John Abrams and Deirdre Bohan on the leadership transition at South Mountain Company.

  • The Mazars: A House on a Great Pond

    The Mazars: A House on a Great Pond

    Article • May 27, 2021

    Protection, Restoration, and a Family’s Passion for the Land

  • Passing the Torch: The Keys to an Easeful Business Transition

    Podcast • Jan 17, 2022

    An interview with John Abrams of South Mountain Company from From the The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast, hosted by Chris Yonker.

  • MV Magazine: The Good Fight

    Article • Nov 15, 2022

    Decades after founding the innovative, environmentally focused South Mountain Company, John Abrams is handing over the reins. But he’s not done sharing his rose-colored vision for the future of the Vineyard...and the world.

  • Democracy at Work Institute

    DAWI Interview

    Rebecca Bauen of the Democracy At Work Institute interviews outgoing South Mountain CEO John Abrams and incoming CEO Deirdre Bohan.