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.