The Industrious Podcast

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 51: College athletics and NIL with Boilermaker Alliance’s Dave Neff

October 22nd, 2024  |  55 mins 49 secs

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In episode 51 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Dave Neff, CEO of the Boilermaker Alliance at Purdue University. Tune in as Dave shares his knowledge on the ever-changing world of college athletics, entrepreneurship, and NIL.

Epi 50: Restaurants & Family Business with Craig Huse

September 24th, 2024  |  50 mins 51 secs

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If you’ve ever enjoyed the shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, you can thank the family behind Huse Culinary. For the evolution of their family business and out-of-state growth on the horizon, tune in to episode 50 of The Industrious Podcast with Craig Huse.

Epi 49: Building bridges and community connections with Mike Dilts

August 14th, 2024  |  42 mins 47 secs

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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 48: Music industry insight with Steve Gerardi

July 16th, 2024  |  37 mins 1 sec

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In episode 48 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Steve Gerardi, owner of SG Entertainment. Tune in as Steve shares his over 33 year experience in the music industry, including booking the first show at then Deer Creek Music Center and navigating the changes in music technology over the years.

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 42: Entrepreneurship & Starting Over with Milind and Sunjay Agtey

February 14th, 2024  |  43 mins 16 secs

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In episode 42 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Milind and Sunjay Agtey of Nimbello, an accounts payable automation platform. From career shakeups to business risks, don’t miss this conversation on the benefits of betting on yourself.

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.