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
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Proactive Urgency with Craig Weatherhead Jr. | Ep. 16
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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.
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Servicing Machines in a Ravine with Chris Thiel | Ep. 15
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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 moments.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Farm-to-table Whiskey with Pat McCaulley | Ep. 14
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Lego Super Mario with Matt Piette | Ep. 13
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Livestock Tags with Heather Haagenson | Ep. 12
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Heather Haagenson (Service Operations Manager) joins Isaac to chat innovation in the shop, overlooked benches, and shared livestock experiences.
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Adaptation with Joey Hofer | Ep. 11
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Joey Hofer (Customer Support Representative) joins Isaac this week to chat cold calling non-traditional Ziegler customers, adaptation on the job, and sunsets.
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Rebar Hockey Sticks with Nate Perpich | Ep. 10
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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.
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Kaizen with Ryan James | Ep. 9
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Pedal Steel Guitar with Joe Murphy | Ep. 8
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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.
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Chalkboard Calendar with Jana Miller | Ep. 7
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
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.



