# episode industry (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode industry. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 351: Your Partnerships Are Positioning Your Studio](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-08-13 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: Why proximity is the laziest way to build a partner list, and what identity work reveals that walking around the block never will \[6:28\] The way partnerships can quietly damage your studio's positioning without you ever realizing it's happening \[7:34\] The four things you need to define about your studio before you reach out to a single potential partner \[10:06\] Why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_351_Your_Partnerships_Are_Positioning_Your_Studio.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 350: Your Schedule Isn't Broken](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-08-06 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: What we mean when we say that identity drift happens one reasonable decision at a time \[6:10\] How to audit your schedule the way a brand new prospect would and why this is such an important process to run \[14:57\] The one question to ask before any class earns a spot on your schedule \[15:40\] Why more class formats create more uncertainty, not more value \[16:34\] How a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_350_Your_Schedule_Isnt_Broken.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 349: Building a Studio Worth Buying (with Mitch McGinley)](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-07-30 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: The gap between what your studio is worth to you and what it will actually sell for, and where that difference usually comes from \[5:10\] Why you will have to exit your business at some point, and the case for doing it on your own terms before life makes the decision for you \[9:24\] Whether a studio's identity actually shows up during a sale, and what a clear… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_349_Building_a_Studio_Worth_Buying_with_Mitch_McGinley.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 348: Advanced Identity Alignment Q&A](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-07-23 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: How to tell the difference between intentional evolution and accidental drift, and the honest test most studio owners avoid \[2:05\] What to do when your most profitable offering doesn't feel aligned with your identity, and the way to know if the revenue is a warning sign or a signal worth listening to \[7:28\] What to consider to determine if you are staying true to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_348_Advanced_Identity_Alignment_Q_A.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 347: Putting Identity Alignment to Work](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-07-16 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: The 5 identity filter questions you need to ask before any money questions, and why leading with upside is the wrong first move \[6:06\] How to run a new class format or modality through the identity filter before you add it, and the one question that reveals whether it's a net positive or net negative for your studio \[7:37\] The three questions to ask before hiring any… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_347_Putting_Identity_Alignment_to_Work.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 346: Identity Alignment Q&A](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-07-09 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: The subtle symptoms that reveal your studio has an identity problem, and the one-sentence staff test you can run this week to find out \[3:39\] How to serve multiple audiences without diluting your studio, and the Venn diagram exercise that will reveal what you have as an identity \[8:19\] The way to know when an opportunity is a real no, and the three questions to run… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_346_Identity_Alignment_Q_A.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 345: Identity Alignment, Part 1](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-07-02 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: What makes your studio truly distinct from the one two miles away teaching the exact same modality \[10:05\] Why your studio exists beyond the mission statement on the wall, and how to turn it into an actual decision-making tool \[14:00\] How to identify your ideal client versus your fringe client, and why the difference changes everything about how you run your studio… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_345_Identity_Alignment_Part_1.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 85: What Is CMMC — And Why Should Iowa Manufacturers Care?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=jukwpg93qe) _2026-07-01 · Industry Iowa_ In this episode of Industry Iowa, host Steve Wilson sits down with Melissa Burant — supply chain specialist and CMMC navigator at CIRAS, Iowa State University — to break down what the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification means for Iowa manufacturers. If your company touches defense contracts in any way — even as a subcontractor — CMMC is no longer something to watch from the sidelines. As of… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/cdfbd6b8080cc88b4ccb7af3c0d583fe56bca619.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDk4ODU0OTEsIm1kIjoyMTM4LjQsImEiOiJ3aXN0aWEtcHJvZHVjdGlvbl8xODM4Nzc5IiwiYyI6MTEyNDE0LCJlIjoyMTI3Nzc2LCJiIjoiY2RmYmQ2YjgwODBjYzg4YjRjY2I3YWYzYzBkNTgzZmU1NmJjYTYxOSIsIm1iIjoxNzk4MCwib2IiOjE0NDAwMjQuMTg2MzA3NTE5N30%3D--033d25b4093bf9b5ea235f53ff1cc85b451eb767ae742f40fc1c649a6cd8481e) ## [Episode 344: Rapid Fire Q&A: Creating and Enforcing Studio Standards](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-06-25 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: Why standards problems are the hidden cause behind almost every studio frustration, and some Nick's Nuggets to keep them simple \[2:16\] Where to actually start with studio standards, without writing a 50-page handbook you'll never finish \[4:05\] A test you can run to see exactly what your staff does (and doesn't do) when nobody's watching \[6:58\] How to set standards… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_344_Rapid_Fire_Q_A_Creating_and_Enforcing_Studio_Standards.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 343: The Benefits of Breaks](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-06-18 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: How taking a break will show you exactly where the weak spots are in your studio \[5:32\] The true cost of constant presence and what's actually going to happen if you never take a break from your business \[6:41\] How to use your vacation as a staff stress test to see how your team performs when you step away \[11:56\] The specific checklists and questions to leave your… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_343_The_Benefits_of_Breaks.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RwyzK3A1ZPbn) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Episode 342: Rapid Fire Q&A: Surviving the Summer Slowdown](https://www.fitdegree.com/) _2026-06-11 · fitSpot Guru_ What We Cover In This Episode: Is the summer slowdown real and what's actually happening with attendance in May and June \[4:07\] How to creatively adjust your schedule without aggressively slashing your classes \[8:19\] A look at why series and events are completely underrated as summer marketing tools \[10:42\] The care package concept that maintains client momentum while they are on vacation \[13:09\]… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitdegreepodcast/Episode_342_Rapid_Fire_Q_A_Surviving_the_Summer_Slowdown.mp3?dest-id=870389) ## [Episode 84:Your Story Is Your Strategy: Legacy, Film, and the Power of Documentary in Business](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=m2c0opx9zt) _2026-06-05 · Industry Iowa_ What do a documentary filmmaker, a surgeon, and a combine harvester have in common? They all show up in this week's episode of Industry Iowa. Host Steven Wilson sits down with Teeg Stouffer, founder and executive producer of Fascination Film Studio in Marion, Iowa — a heritage and legacy documentary production studio serving companies, communities, and families across the United States. Teeg… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/1888ca56b995a87ac8ce5e6412bc15a3bc9bcc10.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDg4MjQ4OTQsIm1kIjoxOTgxLjg1LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MjExNDU4MiwiYiI6IjE4ODhjYTU2Yjk5NWE4N2FjOGNlNWU2NDEyYmMxNWEzYmM5YmNjMTAiLCJtYiI6MTc2MTEsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDI0Ljc2NDc0MDAxNTh9--4d93bedcb02db74cff6294c842b3b3e3b531071d2a24743c04fccc6a7ae11f6a) ## [Episode 83: Usable AI and the Future of Business Leadership](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=3ewtmkjqly) _2026-03-11 · Industry Iowa_ Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but many organizations are discovering that technology alone does not create transformation. In a recent conversation with Susan Frew on the Industry Iowa Podcast, we explored how leaders can apply AI in practical ways that actually improve workflows, decision-making, and business results. Learn more about the Ivy Sales Innovation Summit . [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/7caa86017d91859fe73f65a4beab9aadc40c470a.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDUzMDQxMDgsIm1kIjoxNTU1LjEsImEiOiJ3aXN0aWEtcHJvZHVjdGlvbl8xODM4Nzc5IiwiYyI6MTEyNDE0LCJlIjoyMDY1ODEyLCJiIjoiN2NhYTg2MDE3ZDkxODU5ZmU3M2Y2NWE0YmVhYjlhYWRjNDBjNDcwYSIsIm1iIjoxNzYxMCwib2IiOjE0NDAwNDQuMjE1ODA2MDU3N30%3D--f2ef40ede8abac6ef378e6819ce44c5bf2efa98cdc0dd5e62625ab9bf9517448) ## [Episode 82: AI Isn’t Replacing People - It’s Multiplying Them](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=gujxiddxpx) _2026-03-03 · Industry Iowa_ In this episode of Industry Iowa, host Steven C. Wilson (CIRAS/Iowa State University) sits down with Bill Schmarzo for a candid pre-event conversation tied to the 5th Annual Ivy Sales Innovation Summit (Bill’s closing keynote on April 7). Together, they explore why the real power of AI isn’t replacement—it’s amplifying human domain expertise and accelerating professional growth. Schmarzo breaks… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/b3fbc159d330705ec04044330b5549732cf1667a.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDQ5OTM2NTgsIm1kIjoxODc3LjU5LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MjA1OTA0NSwiYiI6ImIzZmJjMTU5ZDMzMDcwNWVjMDQwNDQzMzBiNTU0OTczMmNmMTY2N2EiLCJtYiI6MTc2MzAsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDMwLjE5ODI4NjEwMDh9--99926ee21223e6f8529004067f6d3cb7d520f7806d7da3cfa87125361ab2315d) ## [Episode 81: Building Capability Where the Work Happens: Helena Industries' TWI and Kata Journey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=gyld3nzh6t) _2026-02-20 · Industry Iowa_ In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven C. Wilson sits down with Ann Buck, Continuous Improvement Manager at Helena Industries in Des Moines, to explore their evolving TWI journey and how they are intentionally blending Job Instruction, Job Relations, and robust work standards with Kata-based scientific thinking. Rather than treating improvement as a “flavor of the month,” Helena is building… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/52479d1c2b5729e5cc348106b1831a12c48aaff4.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDQ1MDA4MTUsIm1kIjoxNzIxLjg2LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MjA1MzgyOSwiYiI6IjUyNDc5ZDFjMmI1NzI5ZTVjYzM0ODEwNmIxODMxYTEyYzQ4YWFmZjQiLCJtYiI6MTc2NDUsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDIyLjg1OTAwMTMxMjZ9--ad45205bc21901a7ad6d18af16eca8b00ed0b4fb68f079d986ebaac9b5dd24a3) ## [Episode 80: Leading Differently When the Work Isn’t Slowing Down](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=dk9egdh6o7) _2026-02-18 · Industry Iowa_ In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson talks with Mike Wagner of the White Rabbit Group about how leadership must evolve as workloads grow and teams shrink. Drawing from real-world experience, Mike explains why leadership today is less about pushing harder and more about building capacity, clarity, and trust — and why organizations that lead people well will be the ones that sustain… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/7de295bae3e60194fca943a9cf9caa59265524b8.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDM3MDkyODAsIm1kIjoyMDIzLjQ0LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MjA0MzA2OSwiYiI6IjdkZTI5NWJhZTNlNjAxOTRmY2E5NDNhOWNmOWNhYTU5MjY1NTI0YjgiLCJtYiI6MTc1OTAsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDIyLjA2MTQzOTkyNH0%3D--923bdbe39f25e105e9bf7161289e2d65c5afe4282bb0ff11012fa66650e3d723) ## [Episode 79: AI Isn’t an IT Project: Why Leadership Owns the Future of Work](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=69tz8khz32) _2026-01-20 · Industry Iowa_ Paul Gormley from CIRAS discusses the strategic implementation of artificial intelligence in Iowa manufacturing organizations. With nearly 27 years at CIRAS, Paul explains that AI has been around for decades but became more accessible with tools like ChatGPT in late 2022. He emphasizes that AI should be treated as a strategic business decision rather than just a technology implementation,… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/c7f80a34de3f34228070995d0f65638e08a5c820.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxNDMzMTk4MzIsIm1kIjoyNDYxLjksImEiOiJ3aXN0aWEtcHJvZHVjdGlvbl8xODM4Nzc5IiwiYyI6MTEyNDE0LCJlIjoyMDM3NzM2LCJiIjoiYzdmODBhMzRkZTNmMzQyMjgwNzA5OTVkMGY2NTYzOGUwOGE1YzgyMCIsIm1iIjoxNzUyNCwib2IiOjE0NDAwMjEuMjI3NTA3MjA5OX0%3D--49d1a3a80df58897afcf6d70662caef38b4864b415eebb948fac248a1d7bdd11) ## [Episode 77: Intelligent Automation, Human-Centered Innovation: A Conversation with Andrew Pfeiffer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=qak3o5cup8) _2025-10-17 · Industry Iowa_ In this insightful episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson sits down with Andrew Pfeiffer, founder of the Process Innovation Lab, to explore the evolving world of intelligent automation—and why it’s about far more than just bots and workflows. Andrew unpacks the integrated capabilities behind intelligent automation—from process analysis and user-centric design to AI, case management, and chatbots.… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/12ac9b5bc9e0253683b57cdd2d209a822f00d5c2.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxMzk2NjUyNjksIm1kIjoyNjU3Ljk1LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MTk5NDEzNywiYiI6IjEyYWM5YjViYzllMDI1MzY4M2I1N2NkZDJkMjA5YTgyMmYwMGQ1YzIiLCJtYiI6MjM2NzEsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDE5LjExOTk5ODQ5NX0%3D--e355c361eed04ea91ef6a10154a8342bb206a84b839557b89bafdbe652e3cc18) ## [Episode 78: The Age of Average with Chad Cooper](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=dtlpn3lels) _2025-10-03 · Industry Iowa_ In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson sits down with Chad Cooper, copywriter at de Novo Marketing, broadcaster, and storyteller, to explore the power of brand storytelling in what he calls the “Age of Average.” Together they unpack why so much of branding has become bland, safe, and forgettable—and what it takes for businesses to stand out. Chad shares memorable examples of creative… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/a8bd57df957a281ff3ad086e21ce517e8dc97370.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxMzgzNzY0NjksIm1kIjoyMzQ0LjMzLCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MTk3NzQ2MCwiYiI6ImE4YmQ1N2RmOTU3YTI4MWZmM2FkMDg2ZTIxY2U1MTdlOGRjOTczNzAiLCJtYiI6MjE4NDcsIm9iIjoxNDQwMDAxLjg2ODMzNzY0OX0%3D--dd41069b927dfcfaa20e57093ffba6a70832ebe9b12c52050dc09be2d853c90e) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JMJUPVAGt8Wz) _2025-10-03 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Episode 76: What it Really Takes to Align People, Purpose, and Performance](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ilc-radio-network?wchannelid=mwjqxn3l7m&wmediaid=u2dxmepnvp) _2025-09-03 · Industry Iowa_ In this powerful conversation, host Steve Wilson sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link, to unpack what it really takes to align people, purpose, and performance—and why most leaders miss the mark. Billy shares leadership gold from decades of experience leading operational excellence at Fortune 500 companies. We dig into: - The real drivers of ownership and… [Listen](https://podcast.wistia.com/deliveries/71cc27ab11a0f57706ccee57f4f3b239f036300b.mp3?d=eyJtIjoxMzcwMjkwMDksIm1kIjoyMTMyLjc5LCJhIjoid2lzdGlhLXByb2R1Y3Rpb25fMTgzODc3OSIsImMiOjExMjQxNCwiZSI6MTk1NTQ1MywiYiI6IjcxY2MyN2FiMTFhMGY1NzcwNmNjZWU1N2Y0ZjNiMjM5ZjAzNjMwMGIiLCJtYiI6MjIyMjksIm9iIjoxNDQwMDAyLjMzNDk2OTY4NzV9--b694f9d1dedca42bb0115faf84ef131b00f8373e9d8a8781a754cf30ac7354a4)