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What it Means to Be Industrious

Published on March 2, 2023

The word industrious is often used to describe someone who is productive, efficient, and hardworking — but what does it really mean to be industrious? Being industrious means having a strong work ethic, an eye for detail, and the drive and ambition necessary to succeed. Here are a few of the qualities that truly define an industrious person: 1. Hardworking: Industrious individuals are willing t...
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Epi 26: Bill and Jim Kennedy on merging family and business

Published on February 23, 2023

In episode 26 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Bill Kennedy and Jim Kennedy, President and Vice President of Sales of Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing Company. Tune in as Bill and Jim share their entry into a fifth generation family business and the top principles they follow to care for their company and employees.
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Epi 24: Team Accessa’s Chad Purdy on customer relationships

Published on January 24, 2023

In episode 24 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Chad Purdy, Sales and Business Development Manager for Accessa’s Western territory. Tune in as Chad shares his history in the coatings business, what he enjoys about customer relationships, and the challenges of leading in a post-pandemic season.
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Epi 23: Andrew McMullan on leadership and company evolution

Published on January 11, 2023

In episode 23 of The Industrious Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Andrew McMullan, President and Owner of TSI Energy Solutions. Tune in as Andrew shares his company’s hand in the building envelope inspections and testing industry and the unique situation that led him to his current leadership position.
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Epi 22: D.C. Clark talks about growing Team Accessa

Published on December 8, 2022

In episode 22 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by D.C. Clark, Integration Manager and Vice President of Accessa Marketplace Solutions after Accessa acquired Clark Deco in Pittsburgh, PA earlier this fall. Tune in as D.C. comments on the shared business mindset of the two companies and what he forecasts 2023 will look like for Team Accessa. For more on Acc...
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The Industrious Podcast Episode 6: Laboratorios Argenol’s Sergio Julian on Use of Silver as an Antimicrobial

Published on September 15, 2021

On episode 6 of The Industrious Podcast, Sergio Julian discusses the company’s use of silver as an antimicrobial, how the pandemic increased demand, and the field he’d like to explore in the future. Also, check out Joe’s impressive use of Spanish.
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10 Ideas on how to improve productivity

Published on February 28, 2013

Incremental steps improve your work/life “There’s a geometric progression in business: as your venture gets more complex, your day becomes more compressed. You are then more likely to run out of time before you accomplish what has to be done … then there’s always that quality-of-life issue lurking just over the horizon.” Productivity, and I would add, quality of life, are inextricably tied to the...
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Welcome to the Industrious Bastard blog!

Published on March 10, 2010

Insight, whether you like it or not. HIT Solutions is in the business of providing … well, solutions. Some just happen to be liquid. This blog is an ambitious effort for a young business that was established by two brothers in 2008. These boys are a couple of seasoned industry stalwarts grounded by even stronger midwestern values of business ethics, hard work and a thirst for knowledge. The HIT me...
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