The Industrious Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Industrial”

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

Accessa — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Episode 64: Olympian Blake Pieroni on Discipline and Mindset

Accessa — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for an inspiring conversation with 3-time Olympian Blake Pieroni! In this episode, cohosts Vince Todd and Joe Todd talk with Blake about the discipline, focus, and mindset that propelled him to the top of the swimming world. Learn how his early experiences shaped his journey and how he's now giving back to the next generation of athletes through Underdog Sports Performance.

Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a sports enthusiast, or just looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and life lessons.

Learn more about Underdog Sports Performance at underdogsportsperformance.com.

Epi 63: Unstoppable Drive: Olympian Nick Page on Passion & Determination

Accessa — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

What does it really take to reach the pinnacle of athletic performance? In episode 63 of the Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd and Joe Todd sit down with US Winter Olympian Nick Page to explore the relentless drive and unwavering determination required to compete on the world stage.

From his early days on the slopes to representing his country at the highest level, Nick’s journey is a masterclass in passion and grit. We dive deep into the mindset that fuels his success, discussing how he overcomes setbacks, maintains focus under immense pressure, and stays hungry for the next challenge. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or just looking for motivation to pursue your own goals, Nick’s story offers powerful lessons on what it truly means to Be Industrious.

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

Accessa — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

Accessa — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 58: Digital Marketing, AI, Cats the Musical, and Indiana Pacers with Google’s Mike Abrams

Accessa — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In episode 58 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Mike Abrams, Senior Manager of Commerce at Google and podcast host of The Wrong Cat Died, a parody podcast about Cats the Musical. Tune in for how digital marketing and AI streamlines Mike’s professions to maximize his time.

Check out Mike's podcast The Wrong Cat Died
https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-wrong-cat-died

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

Accessa — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Accessa — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Accessa — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

To learn more about Antique Candle Co., visit antiquecandleco.com.

Epi 54: Inside the Industrial Coatings World with TheBeardedFinisher’s Zach Shrum

Accessa — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 54 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Zach Shrum, host of TheBeardedFinisher Podcast. Tune in as Zach shares his history in the industrial coatings world and how he’s connecting suppliers, distributors and end users through his finishing industry-focused podcast.

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

Accessa — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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 49: Building bridges and community connections with Mike Dilts

Accessa — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 49 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Mike Dilts, President/CEO of Shiel Sexton. Tune in as Mike shares how he has built his career on working hard, building personal connections, and noticing the ‘strategic collisions’ along the way.

Epi 47: Frontcourt with Indiana Fever’s Allison Barber

Accessa — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 47 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Dr. Allison Barber. Join us as we follow her incredible professional history, landing most recently on building a successful brand as President/COO of the Indiana Fever. “If you can give people something to believe in, they will become loyal.”

Epi 46: The Business of Pizza with Gabe Connell

Accessa — Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

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 45: Inside the Indianapolis Colts with Pete Ward

Accessa — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 45 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Pete Ward, Chief Operating Officer of the Indianapolis Colts. From moving the team to Indianapolis in 1984, to the iconic Tony Dungy and Peyton Manning years, tune in for a glimpse into Ward’s 20-year career with the NFL team.

Epi 43: Marketing & Emotional Branding with Kevin Flynn

Accessa — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 43 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Kevin Flynn, President of CVR in Indianapolis. Tune in as Kevin shares the constants in marketing and business, and how AI is changing his industry.

Epi 41: 2023 Year in Review

Accessa — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time to say goodbye to the year of #lfgin23, and welcome to the year of #morein24. Tune in for a recap of 2023, including market fluctuations and increased infrastructure, with co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd.

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

Accessa — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Epi 39: Providing opportunities for the next generation with Tyler Mayer

Accessa — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In episode 39 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Tyler Mayer, President and CEO of Providence Cristo Rey High School. Tune in as Tyler shares the unique opportunities the school is providing students in economic need, and how the school’s Corporate Work Experience program is improving the city of Indianapolis.

For more on Providence Cristo Rey High School, visit cristoreyindy.org.

Epi 38: Skylar Faria drives his business success

Accessa — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In episode 38 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Skylar Faria, President of SurfPrep. From his baseball past to now building an abrasives business, tune in for the passion and dedication that drives Skylar’s success.

For more on SurfPrep, visit surfprepsanding.com.

Epi 37: Lauren Gaudion on the fast-paced world of IndyCar

Accessa — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 37 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Lauren Gaudion, Director of Communications at Arrow McLaren IndyCar. From her pole vaulting past to looking inside her fast-paced work with Arrow McLaren, you don’t want to miss our conversation with Lauren.

Epi 36: Gerry Dick breaks down business in Indiana

Accessa — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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 35: Mike Bensi guides today’s leaders

Accessa — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 35 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Mike Bensi of Bensi & Company. Tune in as Mike shares tips for leaders in a post-pandemic professional landscape.

Epi 33: Insurance - the latest from AssuredPartner’s Judd Feldman and Noelle Perkins

Accessa — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In episode 33 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Judd Feldman and Noelle Perkins from AssuredPartners. Tune in as Judd and Noelle share the latest in the world of insurance.

Epi 32: Brooke Crosley on being uncomfortable

Accessa — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

In episode 32 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Brooke Crosley, President of Crosley, Inc. Tune in as Brooke shares her sales and leadership training background, and the value of getting uncomfortable in the business place for measured growth. “It’s amazing how making small adjustments that scare you a little bit really builds your confidence.”