The Industrious Podcast

Epi 67: Connor Hitchcock on Turning Passion Into a Career & Building Homefield Into a Sports Apparel Powerhouse

April 29th, 2026  |  44 mins 30 secs

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Passion, authenticity, and the courage to leap — that's the foundation Connor Hitchcock built Homefield on, and it shows.

In Episode 67 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Connor Hitchcock, Founder & CEO of Homefield — the apparel brand redefining what it means to rep your team. From humble beginnings to securing 200+ licenses with university and professional sports brands, Connor's journey is one of bold bets, authentic vision, and relentless passion.

In this episode, we cover:

➡️ Taking the early leap into entrepreneurship
➡️ Letting passion drive your career path
➡️ How Homefield brings authenticity to product development & marketing
➡️ The mental side of entrepreneurship — navigating the highs and the lows

🔗 About Homefield: homefieldapparel.com

Epi 59: Indiana University Athletics and their ‘Never Daunted’ Mantra with Scott Dolson

August 29th, 2025  |  35 mins 46 secs

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In episode 59 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Scott Dolson, Athletic Director at Indiana University. Tune in as Scott shares his basketball manager days under Coach Bobby Knight, the challenges that come with NIL and college athletics, and his advice for young professionals paving their own path.

Epi 36: Gerry Dick breaks down business in Indiana

October 4th, 2023  |  49 mins 34 secs

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In episode 36 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Gerry Dick of Inside INdiana Business. Tune in as Gerry shares his broadcast journalism background and perspective on business in Indiana.

Epi 24: Team Accessa’s Chad Purdy on customer relationships

January 24th, 2023  |  25 mins 28 secs

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In episode 24 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Chad Purdy, Sales and Business Development Manager for Accessa’s Western territory.  Tune in as Chad shares his history in the coatings business, what he enjoys about customer relationships, and the challenges of leading in a post-pandemic season.

Epi 17: Kevin Fine on what sets Team Accessa apart from the competition

June 30th, 2022  |  33 mins 3 secs

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In episode 17 of The Industrious Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. chats with Kevin Fine, Sales and Business Development Manager for Accessa’s Eastern territory. Tune in as Kevin shares his New Jersey upbringing, his deep Rutgers University roots, and what he thinks sets Team Accessa apart from the rest. How does Kevin want our customers to view our team? “I really want them to look at us as a set of eyes, a set of hands, and a set of ears that can help improve their processes…We are, in essence, a free consultant to their business. And if you look at our group, and their technical capability, their experience they have in the field…they’re as good as any.”