2026 - Accessa

Epi 66: From Paintbrush to Purpose: Corrie Leister on Building Community Through Servant Leadership

Published on April 9, 2026

What happens when you stop chasing a career and start following a calling? In Episode 66 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Corrie Leister, owner of Inspired By U — a company dedicated to transforming homes through professional painting, staining, and renovation services. But Corrie's story goes far beyond beautiful finishes. She shares how she built ...
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Don’t Skimp on the Coating

Published on March 25, 2026

The First Thing They Touch Shouldn't Be Your Biggest Compromise Why skimping on your coating is one of the costliest decisions a manufacturer can make There's a conversation that happens far too often in the world of industrial manufacturing. It usually goes something like this: "We're happy with what we're using. Can you save us money?" On the surface, that's a completely reasonable ask...
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Accessa: The Adviser

Published on March 18, 2026

The Adviser: Accessa Update The Magic of Surface Prep The finish only looks as good as the surface prep underneath it. If you’re fighting adhesion issues, fisheyes, or “mystery defects,” start here: Confirm cleaner is matched to the soil (oil, coolant, silicone, dust) Check concentration (too weak ≠ clean; too strong can leave residue) Don’t skip ...
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The Industrious Podcast Episode 65: Tom Morris

Published on March 12, 2026

The Industrious Podcast Episode 65: Tom Morris Building High-Performance Athletes, Overcoming Adversity & The Morris 7 What does it take to build elite athletes — and what happens when life forces you to rebuild yourself? In Episode 65 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Tom Morris, Assistant Athletic Director for High Performance at Pen...
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Epi 65: Tom Morris | Building High-Performance Athletes, Overcoming Adversity & The Morris 7

Published on March 11, 2026

What does it take to build elite athletes — and what happens when life forces you to rebuild yourself? In episode 65 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Tom Morris, Assistant Athletic Director for High Performance at Pennsylvania State University. Tom has spent his career training some of the best athletes in the world, from the Philadelphia Eagles to...
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Get up close with Superfici America equipment

Published on March 6, 2026

Technical Coatings Consultant Scott Kohlmeyer traveled to Concord, North Carolina, to learn more about Superfici America and its incredible line of finishing automation equipment. Here are the five takeaways from the trip: The biggest thing that stuck out to me was how knowledgeable and professional the technician/machine operators were. Not only with each piece of equipment but also with var...
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NCP Coatings introduces more quality products

Published on March 6, 2026

Accessa Sales & Business Development Manager Kevin Fine and several other Accessa team members recently attended a training at one of our valued vendor partners, NCP Coatings, in Niles, Michigan. Kevin came away from the experience with four key ways Accessa customers might want to consider adding an NCP product to their finishing line. The breadth of NCP Coatings products that we have av...
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Quality choices start with a conversation

Published on March 6, 2026

In business, quality isn’t an accident. It’s the result of intentional, well-informed choices. Every decision, from materials to workflows, affects efficiency, consistency and customer satisfaction. Accessa’s approach to consultation offers a valuable lesson for businesses of all kinds: listening, understanding and collaboration create better outcomes. Listen First, Act Smarter Accessa starts ...
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Charging Ahead: Q-&-A with IU Athletic Director Scott Dolson

Published on March 6, 2026

For more than three decades, Scott Dolson has been part of Indiana University Athletics — from his start as a student manager under Coach Bob Knight to his current role as IU’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Few leaders in college sports combine that kind of continuity with a clear-eyed view of change. In this conversation, adapted from The Industrious Podcast (episode 59), Scott reflects ...
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Four proven products moving Accessa customers forward

Published on March 6, 2026

FortiShield: Bring on the Weather Manufacturers of windows and doors have more choices in building a high-quality system with FortiShield from NCP Coatings. Engineered to excel in real-world conditions, FortiShield promises lasting beauty, production efficiency and unmatched durability. Choose from a curated palette of timeless tones and bold accents. Custom and IR-reflective pigments are availab...
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