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 65: Tom Morris | Building High-Performance Athletes, Overcoming Adversity & The Morris 7

March 11th, 2026  |  46 mins 34 secs

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What does it take to build elite athletes — and what happens when life forces you to rebuild yourself?

In episode 65 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Tom Morris, Assistant Athletic Director for High Performance at Pennsylvania State University. Tom has spent his career training some of the best athletes in the world, from the Philadelphia Eagles to Indiana University to Penn State, and he's seen firsthand what truly separates good from great.

In this episode, Tom shares:
⚡ His journey through the world of elite strength & conditioning
📋 "The Morris 7" — the core principles he lives and coaches by
📰 His Note of Strength newsletter and the mission behind it
🚵 The mountain biking accident in his early 30s that taught him about overcoming life's hardest obstacles

Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or just someone trying to show up better every day — this one's for you.

Sign up today’s for Tom’s newsletter, Note of Strength: https://morrisstrength.beehiiv.com/

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

February 3rd, 2026  |  38 mins 6 secs

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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

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 61: Healthcare and Business with OrthoIndy’s John Ryan

October 24th, 2025  |  57 mins 42 secs

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In episode 61 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by John Ryan, CEO of OrthoIndy. Tune in as John shares his passion for business growth and OrthoIndy’s commitment to serving patients across Indiana with the new and upcoming OrthoIndiana.

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 59: Indiana University Athletics and their ‘Never Daunted’ Mantra with Scott Dolson

August 29th, 2025  |  35 mins 46 secs

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In episode 59 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Scott Dolson, Athletic Director at Indiana University. Tune in as Scott shares his basketball manager days under Coach Bobby Knight, the challenges that come with NIL and college athletics, and his advice for young professionals paving their own path.

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.