The Industrious Podcast

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

June 21st, 2025  |  46 mins 24 secs

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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.

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

March 18th, 2025  |  55 mins 42 secs

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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 52: Building and strengthening communities with Lance Evinger

December 10th, 2024  |  39 mins 32 secs

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In episode 52 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Lance Evinger of Hendricks Commercial Properties. Tune in as Lance shares the real estate development company’s focus on meaningful projects to strengthen communities and a glimpse into repurposing the old Circle Centre Mall location in Indianapolis.

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 41: 2023 Year in Review

January 24th, 2024  |  24 mins 12 secs

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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

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.

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

November 30th, 2023  |  44 mins 55 secs

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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.