Episode #26
Shower Mannequin with Jay Stensrud | Ep. 26
Oct 6, 202528 minS0
<p>Jay Stensrud (Branch Operations Manager) joins Isaac to discuss what it means to be a leader, how to say no, and finding a mannequin in the shower.</p>
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Ziegler Innovation
Hosted by Ziegler Companies · business · EN · 26 episodes
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Ziegler Innovation, a podcast birthed out of our company’s Culture of Innovation initiative. Join host Isaac Berling as he sits down with employees from across the company. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals who share their unique perspectives on innovation and how it has made an impact not just on their professional life, but personal as well.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Ziegler Innovation about?
Welcome to Ziegler Innovation, a podcast birthed out of our company’s Culture of Innovation initiative. Join host Isaac Berling as he sits down with employees from across the company. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals who share their unique perspectives on innovation and how it has made an impact not just on their professional life, but personal as well.
Who hosts Ziegler Innovation?
Ziegler Innovation is hosted by Ziegler Companies. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
What has Ziegler Innovation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Shower Mannequin with Jay Stensrud | Ep. 26" (6 October 2025, 28 minutes), "Get Creative with Kein Malecek | Ep. 25" (22 September 2025, 27 minutes), and "Smoking Brisket with Dean Niehus | Ep. 24" (8 September 2025, 36 minutes).
How often does Ziegler Innovation publish?
Ziegler Innovation publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 26 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ziegler Innovation?
Booking probability for Ziegler Innovation is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ziegler Innovation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ziegler Innovation's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Ziegler Innovation?
The strongest fits for Ziegler Innovation are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs and Business & Management Consulting. Ziegler Innovation has a business audience.
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Ziegler Companies hosts Ziegler Innovation, a business show with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #25
Get Creative with Kein Malecek | Ep. 25
Sep 22, 202527 minS0<p>Kein Malecek (Shop Supervisor) joins Isaac to discuss being a leader, working in the military, and how wanting to be an inventor helped him get creative working in the field truck.</p>
Episode #24
Smoking Brisket with Dean Niehus | Ep. 24
Sep 8, 202536 minS0<p>Dean Niehus (Parts Supervisor) joins Isaac Berling to discuss working on the basics, thinking outside the box, and how building a smoker led to catering barbecues.</p>
Episode #23
Bridging the Gap with Trevor Eyres | Ep. 23
Aug 25, 202526 minS0<p>Trevor Eyres (Branch Operations Manager) joins Isaac to discuss career growth and support in Ziegler, how the DISC assessment can be a tool in learning to communicate with others, & providing new perspectives within...
Episode #22
Dancing on Instagram with Andy Kucera | Ep. 22
Jul 21, 202519 minS0<p>Andy Kucera (Intern Technician) joins Isaac to discuss beginning at Ziegler through a work based learning program at his high school, transitioning to an intern technician, & going viral on social media.</p>
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Episode #21
Trapped in a Machine with Delphine Dormanen | Ep. 21
Jul 7, 202521 minS0<p>Delphine Dormanen (Coordination Manager) joins Isaac to discuss interesting things going on in Buhl, developing better processes to connect customers with salespeople, & freeing a customer who was stuck in their...
Episode #20
Snowmobile Restoration with Jim Linn | Ep. 20
May 19, 202531 minS0<p>Jim Linn (Technical Support Manager) joins Isaac to discuss improvements in safety, restoring Polaris snowmobiles, & how 3D printing parts can maximize uptime.</p>
Episode #19
Eisenhower Matrix with Ann Laporte | Ep.19
Apr 28, 202530 minS0<p>Ann Laporte (Vice President - Human Resources) joins Isaac to talk about implementing Workday, what the Eisenhower Matrix is, & how playing with your kids creates space for innovation.</p>
Episode #18
Mystery Customer with Nick Wilson | Ep. 18
Apr 21, 202528 minS0<p>Nick Wilson (Minneapolis Branch Operations Manager) join Isaac to discuss implementing Rebuild Center processes, the new CNC lathe, and an evening encounter with a mystery customer.</p>
Episode #17
One Club Challenge with Theo Beauchamp | Ep. 17
Apr 14, 202533 minS0<p>Theo Beauchamp (eCommerce Business Manager) joins Isaac to discuss the Online Machine Sales project, Laffy Taffy jokes, and joining the Mount Rushmore of the One Club challenge.</p>
Episode #16
Proactive Urgency with Craig Weatherhead Jr. | Ep. 16
Apr 2, 202532 minS0<p>Craig Weatherhead Jr. (Senior Business Analyst) joins Isaac to chat about the ZRC component tracking project, using the Agile approach, and how innovation can impact mental health.</p>
Episode #15
Servicing Machines in a Ravine with Chris Thiel | Ep. 15
Mar 31, 202531 minS0<p>Live from the Fendt Lodge! Chris Thiel (Ag Region Manager) sits down with Isaac to talk about starting the field service trend in Ag, being creative while fixing tractors in ravines, and real-life Longest Yard...
Episode #14
Farm-to-table Whiskey with Pat McCaulley | Ep. 14
Mar 24, 202537 minS0<p>In this episode Isaac sits down with Pat McCaulley (Director of Parts Operations) putting innovation 4th, improving on OEM products for our customers, and homegrown small batch whiskey.</p>
Episode #13
Lego Super Mario with Matt Piette | Ep. 13
Mar 17, 202521 minS0<p>This week Matt Piette (Warehouse) joins Isaac to discuss the potential follies of innovation and the pros and cons of innovation in the gaming world.</p>
Episode #12
Livestock Tags with Heather Haagenson | Ep. 12
Mar 10, 202526 minS0<p>Heather Haagenson (Service Operations Manager) joins Isaac to chat innovation in the shop, overlooked benches, and shared livestock experiences.</p>
Episode #11
Adaptation with Joey Hofer | Ep. 11
Mar 3, 202525 minS0<p>Joey Hofer (Customer Support Representative) joins Isaac this week to chat cold calling non-traditional Ziegler customers, adaptation on the job, and sunsets.</p>
Episode #10
Rebar Hockey Sticks with Nate Perpich | Ep. 10
Feb 24, 202527 minS0<p>This week Isaac sits down for the first time with a member of his own team Nate Perpich (IT Product Manager) to chat innovation from his perspective and running to state fair buses.</p>
Episode #9
Kaizen with Ryan James | Ep. 9
Feb 17, 202521 minS0<p>Ryan James (Continuous Improvement) shares with Isaac stories about innovation in their personal life and how they are bringing the concept of Kaizen to our company.</p>
Episode #8
Pedal Steel Guitar with Joe Murphy | Ep. 8
Feb 10, 202531 minS0<p>Joe Murphy (Assistant Controller) joins Isaac to share stories about the beginning of their careers, innovation within the Finance department, and the fascinating story of the pedal steel guitar. </p>
Episode #7
Chalkboard Calendar with Jana Miller | Ep. 7
Feb 3, 202523 minS0<p>This week Jana Miller (Equipment Management Supervisor) joins Isaac to discuss how innovation can be intimidating and share a story about how simply moving a calendar can really get a family up in arms.</p>
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