Ziegler Innovation

Ziegler Innovation

We’re taking a short hiatus until July 1, 2025. During this time, we’re stepping back to evaluate lessons learned, and plan how we can keep evolving this podcast. Thanks for your support—see you soon! 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

May 19, 2025 30 mins

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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March 3, 2025 25 mins

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

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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.

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February 17, 2025 20 mins

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.

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February 10, 2025 31 mins

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. 

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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.

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Noah Egger (Technician) joins Isaac Berling to share a technician's perspective on innovation and how Ziegler brought 3D Grade Control to skid steers.

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January 20, 2025 33 mins

Chad Greenway (Former Minnesota Viking and Iowa Hawkeye great) joins Isaac Berling to chat about leading with innovation, being a leader in challenging times, and how a 1st year injury changed the course of his career.

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January 13, 2025 33 mins

This week Trisha Iverson (Key Account Coordinator) joins Isaac Berling to share stories from her professional and military career that sparked innovation and lasting connections.

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Jerrad Bourne (Ag Business Development Manager) joins Isaac Berling this week to talk about how innovation should leave you wondering how we ever did it any other way and using remote controlled excavators & dozers to reclaim old munitions sites. 

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Mark Duffing (Ag Product Manager) joins Isaac Berling to talk about their shared history in the Ag Department, crazy trips to Canada, innovation in the Ag Department, & the origins of the legendary Spaghetti Burger. 

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January 3, 2025 9 mins

Join host Isaac Berling on the 1st episode of Ziegler Innovation, where he explains the ideas behind this podcast & regales us with stories of innovation on his family farm.

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