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 66: From Paintbrush to Purpose: Corrie Leister on Building Community Through Servant Leadership

April 9th, 2026  |  43 mins 55 secs

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What happens when you stop chasing a career and start following a calling? In Episode 66 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Corrie Leister, owner of Inspired By U — a company dedicated to transforming homes through professional painting, staining, and renovation services.

But Corrie's story goes far beyond beautiful finishes. She shares how she built not just a thriving business, but a community — launching Inspired By U University to bring finishing experts together, fostering collaboration and shared growth across the industry.

In this episode, you'll hear about:
✅ Corrie's journey of following life's adventures and embracing the unexpected
✅ What it truly means to be a servant leader
✅ The power of surrounding yourself with the right people and community
✅ How Inspired By U University is changing the game for finishing professionals

Whether you're a business owner, a tradesperson, or simply someone looking for inspiration to take the next step — this episode is for you.

Learn more about Inspired By U at inspiredbyu.com.

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Epi 62: The Power of Relationships with “The Fundraising Guy” Harry Santa-Olalla

November 18th, 2025  |  43 mins 1 sec

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In episode 62 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by “The Fundraising Guy” Harry Santa-Olalla. Tune in as Harry shares his entrepreneurial leap from England to New York City, his accidental career shift to raising money onstage for non-profit organizations, and how sobriety was the key to helping him reach his full potential.

Learn more about Harry’s work at www.harrysanta.com.

Epi 60: Clayton Anderson to open new country bars in Indianapolis

September 16th, 2025  |  49 mins 26 secs

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In episode 60 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by country singer/songwriter, and now restaurant owner, Clayton Anderson. Tune in as Clayton shares the ins and outs of the music industry and his new restaurant ventures in Indianapolis, opening in 2025.

Learn more about Clayton’s Country Bar: https://www.claytonscountrybar.co/
Watch for more details on Clayton’s Ripple Rodeo: https://claytonsripplerodeo.com/

Epi 57: Brewing Craft Beer & Growing Community with Four Day Ray’s Brian Graham

June 10th, 2025  |  36 mins 24 secs

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In episode 57 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Brian Graham, President and Co-Owner of Four Day Ray Brewing. On the heels of a closed restaurant business, Brian reinvested his knowledge and energy in building the brewery restaurant in Fishers, Indiana. Tune in for Brian’s story of growth, constructing a team, and staying true to his craft in an ever-changing beverage industry.

Epi 56: The Business of Early Education with Justin Davis

May 6th, 2025  |  51 mins 44 secs

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In episode 56 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Justin Davis, President and Owner of LeafSpring School at Geist. From customer relationships to growing a successful team, tune in for how Justin’s sales career led him to owning LeafSpringSchool at Geist and now LeafSpring School at Pendleton.

Epi 55: Creating Community with Antique Candle Co.’s Brittany Whitenack

April 8th, 2025  |  51 mins 50 secs

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In episode 55 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Brittany Whitenack, Founder of Antique Candle Co. Tune in as Brittany shares the entrepreneurial journey of this Hoosier-based candle company – building community through customer service and influencer marketing, the joys and pains of growth, and the particular problem-solving needed during pumpkin spice season.

Epi 53: Building Get Indiana - Nate Spangle on Entrepreneurship, Social Media Strategy & Inspiring Indiana Businesses with Hustle & Flow

February 26th, 2025  |  51 mins 55 secs

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In episode 53 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana. With a lot of hustle and little fear of failure, tune in to learn how Nate is building Indiana’s go-to source for Hoosier stories, insights and updates.

Epi 46: The Business of Pizza with Gabe Connell

May 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 1 min

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In episode 46 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Gabe Connell, owner of Hot Box Pizza. Tune in as Gabe shares his path to entrepreneurship and the birth and evolution of his Indiana-based restaurant chain.

Epi 40: What it means to be better with Brooke Crosley

December 21st, 2023  |  28 mins 35 secs

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In episode 40 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined again by Brooke Crosley, President of Crosley, Inc. Tune in as Brooke shares strategies for business leaders to strengthen their emotional presence for the benefit of their organization.