The Industrious Podcast

Episode 64: Olympian Blake Pieroni on Discipline and Mindset

February 17th, 2026  |  41 mins 32 secs

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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 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 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 44: Law, Journalism & Entrepreneurship with Nathan Feltman

April 2nd, 2024  |  49 mins 59 secs

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In episode 44 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Nathan Feltman, CEO & owner of Indiana Business Journal. From practicing law in both Russia and the United States, supporting Governor Mitch Daniels’ campaign, to taking on the Indiana Business Journal – don’t miss this conversation on law, journalism and entrepreneurship with Nathan Feltman.

Epi 43: Marketing & Emotional Branding with Kevin Flynn

March 12th, 2024  |  51 mins 56 secs

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

July 27th, 2023  |  32 mins 17 secs

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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.