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Epi 46: The Business of Pizza with Gabe Connell

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
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The Power of Patience in a Hyperactive World

In our modern vocab, the virtues of patience seem to be losing the battle against words like hustle, grind, and speed. In a rapid-fire culture that honors an immediate response, a brilliant pastime of "waiting and watching" has been relegated to the sidelines in favor of quick victories. But what if our pursuit of instant gratification and results was doing us more harm than good, especially in th...
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Busy vs Productive: Understanding the Difference

In the fast-paced world we live in, the narrative of being busy has become a badge of honor. It's common to hear people boasting about their packed schedules and never-ending to-do lists, but how often do we stop to ask, "Busy with what?" and "To what end?" There's a significant difference between genuinely being productive and simply keeping busy. This distinction is not just semantics; it's a fu...
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Epi 40: What it means to be better with Brooke Crosley

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.
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Epi 38: Skylar Faria drives his business success

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.
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Epi 32: Brooke Crosley on being uncomfortable

In episode 32 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Brooke Crosley, President of Crosley, Inc. Tune in as Brooke shares her sales and leadership training background, and the value of getting uncomfortable in the business place for measured growth. “It’s amazing how making small adjustments that scare you a little bit really builds your confidence.”
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Dare To Be Different

We all want to fit in. It's human nature. But when it comes to our decisions and lifestyle choices, it makes sense to take a step back every now and then and ask ourselves if zigging when everyone else is zagging might be the best course of action. Daring to be different often requires courage and confidence, but the rewards can be great: Entrepreneurial leaps of faith that lead us down new...
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Epi 28: Kyle Milan on winning at industrial marketing

In episode 28 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by @KyleMilan of MFG Tribe and Technical Sales University. From digital marketing to tradeshow etiquette, you don’t want to miss Kyle’s top tips to propel your business forward. “How do we stand out against everyone in this space? And sometimes, it’s as simple as consistency and volume.”For more from Kyle Milan...
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Epi: 15: Scott Dunstan shares his entrepreneurial motivation

In episode 14 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Scott Dunstan, President of Dunstan Group and co-host of the BrandBuilders Podcast. Listen in as Scott shares the evolution of his small business and the focus he offers to anyone on an entrepreneurial track. “Don’t worry about what they’re doing. Just do what you do and do it well. Take care of people. Our po...
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