Ziegler Innovation
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.
Episodes
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
27 min
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.
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
26 min
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.
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
36 min
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.
Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
26 min
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 your work.
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
19 min
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.
Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
20 min
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 machine.
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
30 min
Jim Linn (Technical Support Manager) joins Isaac to discuss improvements in safety, restoring Polaris snowmobiles, & how 3D printing parts can maximize uptime.
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
29 min
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.
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
28 min
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.
Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
33 min
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.