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.
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
Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
31 min
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.
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
30 min
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.
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
36 min
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.
Mar 17, 2025
Lego Super Mario with Matt Piette | Ep. 13
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
21 min
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.
Mar 10, 2025
Livestock Tags with Heather Haagenson | Ep. 12
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
25 min
Heather Haagenson (Service Operations Manager) joins Isaac to chat innovation in the shop, overlooked benches, and shared livestock experiences.
Mar 3, 2025
Adaptation with Joey Hofer | Ep. 11
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
25 min
Joey Hofer (Customer Support Representative) joins Isaac this week to chat cold calling non-traditional Ziegler customers, adaptation on the job, and sunsets.
Feb 24, 2025
Rebar Hockey Sticks with Nate Perpich | Ep. 10
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
27 min
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.
Feb 17, 2025
Kaizen with Ryan James | Ep. 9
Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
20 min
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.
Feb 10, 2025
Pedal Steel Guitar with Joe Murphy | Ep. 8
Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
31 min
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.
Feb 3, 2025
Chalkboard Calendar with Jana Miller | Ep. 7
Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
23 min
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.



