The Industrious Podcast

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 38: Skylar Faria drives his business success

November 8th, 2023  |  54 mins 6 secs

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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.