Ziegler Innovation

Ziegler Innovation

Ziegler Companies

Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
68%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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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Recent Episodes

Shower Mannequin with Jay Stensrud | Ep. 26

Oct 06, 2025 27m

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.

Get Creative with Kein Malecek | Ep. 25

Sep 22, 2025 26m

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.

Smoking Brisket with Dean Niehus | Ep. 24

Sep 08, 2025 36m

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.

Bridging the Gap with Trevor Eyres | Ep. 23

Aug 25, 2025 26m

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…

Dancing on Instagram with Andy Kucera | Ep. 22

Jul 21, 2025 19m

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…

Trapped in a Machine with Delphine Dormanen | Ep. 21

Jul 07, 2025 20m

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…

Snowmobile Restoration with Jim Linn | Ep. 20

May 19, 2025 30m

Jim Linn (Technical Support Manager) joins Isaac to discuss improvements in safety, restoring Polaris snowmobiles, & how 3D printing parts can maximize uptime.

Eisenhower Matrix with Ann Laporte | Ep.19

Apr 28, 2025 29m

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.

Mystery Customer with Nick Wilson | Ep. 18

Apr 21, 2025 28m

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.

One Club Challenge with Theo Beauchamp | Ep. 17

Apr 14, 2025 33m

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.

Proactive Urgency with Craig Weatherhead Jr. | Ep. 16

Apr 02, 2025 31m

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.

Servicing Machines in a Ravine with Chris Thiel | Ep. 15

Mar 31, 2025 30m

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…

Farm-to-table Whiskey with Pat McCaulley | Ep. 14

Mar 24, 2025 36m

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.

Lego Super Mario with Matt Piette | Ep. 13

Mar 17, 2025 21m

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.

Livestock Tags with Heather Haagenson | Ep. 12

Mar 10, 2025 25m

Heather Haagenson (Service Operations Manager) joins Isaac to chat innovation in the shop, overlooked benches, and shared livestock experiences.

Adaptation with Joey Hofer | Ep. 11

Mar 03, 2025 25m

Joey Hofer (Customer Support Representative) joins Isaac this week to chat cold calling non-traditional Ziegler customers, adaptation on the job, and sunsets.

Rebar Hockey Sticks with Nate Perpich | Ep. 10

Feb 24, 2025 27m

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.

Kaizen with Ryan James | Ep. 9

Feb 17, 2025 20m

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.

Pedal Steel Guitar with Joe Murphy | Ep. 8

Feb 10, 2025 31m

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.

Chalkboard Calendar with Jana Miller | Ep. 7

Feb 03, 2025 23m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ziegler Innovation have?

Ziegler Innovation has published 26 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business.

Is Ziegler Innovation still active?

Ziegler Innovation is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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