Hosted by ThinkTank · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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Behind every brand is a person.We share their unheard stories as their journeys unfold.Brand in the Making is a raw, unscripted podcast featuring founders, creators, and thought leaders who are building something meaningful. These are the voices you haven’t heard yet—captured in real time, before the headlines.Each episode takes you inside the process: the sparks, the setbacks, and the strategies that shape personal brands and breakout businesses.If you're curious about what it takes to build a brand that matters, this is your front-row seat.Presented by ThinkTank Thought Leadership — the content engine for ambitious leaders.
ThinkTank hosts Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership, a business show with 26 episodes published.
Founder Tricia Mulder of River City Grant Writing joins Brand in the Making to share how she helps nonprofits turn passion into sustainable impact. She explains why structure, collaboration, and humility matter as much a
Carla Flanders, founder of CMF Marketing and Events, shares her journey of entrepreneurship in West Michigan, from creating large-scale community events to launching her own children’s book. Carla talks about balancing v
Greg Austic and Dan TerAvest, co-founders of Our-Sci, share how they’re transforming agricultural research and technology by empowering communities instead of imposing top-down solutions. From handheld tools that measure
Anthony Bison, leadership and influence coach and owner of Anony's Asphalt, shares his journey of starting a business from less than $1,000, surviving early challenges, and growing into a leader who inspires others. From
Owen VanEck, CEO of ADAS Find, shares how his family’s long history in auto repair led him to create a platform that simplifies calibrations for modern vehicles. From estimator to ADAS technician to software founder, Owe
Jim Vinoski, longtime manufacturing leader and Forbes contributor, shares insights from 30+ years in the industry. From writing 300+ articles to running his own manufacturing podcast, Jim discusses the challenges of resh
Dan Mikita, founder of Devs Operative, joins us to discuss how enterprises can make AI practical and cost-efficient. From Kubernetes optimization to Intel’s surprising take on Nvidia’s dominance, Dan explains how local e
Shaw Cash of Insperity joins us to share his journey from retail and banking into HR and how he’s helping West Michigan businesses scale with people-first leadership. Sean explains why HR can’t wait until later, how outs
Curt Kuiper and Rob Monacelli from HUMN dive into how businesses can use human-centered design and StoryBrand frameworks to create marketing strategies that truly connect with customers. They share how to shift from self
Marissa Fellows, founder of Great Lakes Tinned Fish, shares how a date night sparked the idea for the Midwest’s first tinned fish company. From Lisbon inspiration to building a supply chain with no local canneries, Maris
Mark Johnson, co-founder of Michigan Software Labs, talks about sparking innovation in leaders, emerging AI tools reshaping business, and how automation and custom software are transforming industries. From his TED Talk
Tami Barnes, HR Director at Belt Power, reveals how companies can boost retention and performance by focusing on employees’ natural strengths. From teaching kids early about their “superpowers” to creating learning pathw
Elliot Parker, CEO of Alloy Partners, shares the story of Woodchuck AI—a Michigan startup transforming wood waste into clean electricity. Elliot explains how his venture studio teams up with corporations to launch “advan
Rohan Repale, Senior Product Manager at Harman, shares how he’s shaping the future of the digital cockpit in cars—from simplifying complex tech for safer driving to developing head-up displays that project critical info
Keith Elder, CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony, shares how innovation, risk-taking, and community connection are keeping classical music alive and thriving. From orchestras collaborating with hip-hop artists to Beethoven
John Vandervest, co-founder of Decimal Code, shares how an internal research project at Michigan Medicine turned into a startup revolutionizing medical billing with AI. From discovering massive revenue leaks to navigatin
Chris Randall left a safe corporate job and, without a degree, launched Sweep LLC—an on-demand cleaning platform that makes booking a cleaner as easy as ordering pizza. From surviving a pandemic launch to creating a tran
Brano Vargic shares how Talent Square is disrupting hiring with a platform he calls the “Shopify for job ads.” In just eight minutes, anyone can launch a fully-optimized recruitment campaign—no marketing expertise needed
Ryan Gajewski of Truscott Rossman reveals how public relations is evolving in a world of shrinking newsrooms, fast-moving tech, and AI-driven search. From storytelling vs. spin to why every piece of media is “earned,” Ry
After 25+ years in executive roles, Scott Hays hit reset. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Scott shares what it’s really like to leave corporate life behind, battle imposter syndrome, and start fresh as an entrep
Jim Vinoski
Mechanical engineer, former Forbes manufacturing columnist, industry podcaster, and executive · Firesteel Industrial Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Mark Johnson
Chair @ HCF, Director @ UNSW, Metcash & Sydney Airport · Head of Institutional Clients, Asset Management
1 appearance on this show
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