Brothers, Battles & Bounty where Business, where Family, Business and the journey to success all intersect in this amazing podcast. Join Anton, Stefan, Andreas and Martin Gfesser the owners of Trendler Inc, a international leader in the seating manufacturing industry share their stories, insights and battles they have navigated and continue to navigate together as 4 Brothers owning and running a successful business.
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From Employee to Intrapreneur: Shifting Your Mindset for Growth
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Andreas, Stefan, and Martin Gfesser sit down with David Trupiano, VP of Commercial Sales – Private Equity at Zscaler, to explore what it means to operate like an intrapreneur inside a global organization. David shares his journey through business and leadership — how adopting an ownership mindset drive…
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How Trade Shows Drive Sales & Relationships | ASI Show Chicago Pt. 2
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, we bring you Part 2 of our ASI Trade Show series in Chicago — one of the largest events for suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser are joined by Ira Lichtenstein (Co-Owner & President of Richardson Seating) and John LeDrew (Business Development Officer at Melco …
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles and Bounty, we go live from the ASI Show in Chicago — one of the biggest trade shows of the year for suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser share their experiences from the ASI trade shows they’ve attended this year, and dive into the impact that trade shows have on sales…
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The Biggest Challenges in Manufacturing Today: AI, Workforce & Tariffs
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles and Bounty, the Gfesser brothers take on three of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today: navigating new technologies like AI, finding and keeping reliable workers in a tough labor market, and managing the impact of tariffs as a domestic hybrid manufacturer. From hiring struggles to global trade press…
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3rd Generation Family Business | BBB Podcast
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, the Gfesser brothers sit down with Ira and Scott Lichtenstein, 3rd-generation owners of Richardson Seating, a proud Chicago-based manufacturing company. Ira and Scott share their family’s remarkable journey — from their grandfather founding the business, to their father carrying the torch, to the broth…
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Real Steel, Real Grit: How Lexington Powers American Manufacturing
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Dave shares how he got started in the steel industry after college, what it takes to succeed in industrial sales, and how the U.S. steel market has evolved over the years. From shifting customer needs to global supply chain changes, Dave offers an inside look at what it really means to sell Real American Steel in today’s marketplace. Whether you're…
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How Digital Marketing Can Explode Your Brand | BBB Podcast
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How can digital marketing explode your brand? Patrick Panayotov of Proceed Innovative shares how his team helped Trendler triple their website traffic—and what every business needs to know about SEO, strategy, and scaling smart. A must-listen for any leader serious about growth. 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://…
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The Truth About Running A Family Business | BBB Podcast
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, the Gfesser brothers get candid about what it’s really like to run a family business. From heated debates to unified vision, they unpack the challenges and rewards of building a company with your blood relatives. They share how they've structured leadership to match their unique strengths, the importan…
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Changing the Face of Accounting with Deanna Salo | BBB Podcast
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, we sit down with Deanna Salo, Managing Partner at Cray Kaiser, to explore how she’s changing the face of accounting. From her early days in the industry to becoming a leader in one of Chicago’s most respected accounting firms, Deanna shares what it takes to lead, grow, and break the mold. Whether you'r…
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Supplying Success: What The Food Industry Really Want in 2025 | BBB Podcast
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, we dive deep into Chicago's food and restaurant industry with Cary Miller, VP of Food Industry News. From marketing to restauranteurs to becoming a trusted partner for operators, we explore how suppliers can better serve the food service world. Cary shares expert insights on post-COVID industry trends,…
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, we’re digging into what it really takes to build strong, strategic partnerships that fuel long-term business growth. We’re joined by Jerry Saviano, President Regal Seating in Chicago, a fellow family-owned manufacturer, to talk about how partnerships have helped both of our companies thrive in a compet…
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Back to the Booth: Why We’re Returning to Tradeshow Marketing
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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, we’re diving deep into tradeshow marketing. We break down how tradeshows used to be our bread and butter for growing our family-owned manufacturing business, why we pulled back during the rise of digital marketing, and what finally pushed us to return to the in-person marketing game. From B2B connectio…
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What It Takes To Build Success In Business
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Today, we’re sitting down with David Bochniak, the driving force behind Chicago Booth Manufacturing. Join the Brothers, Battles, and Bounty podcast as we dive into his entrepreneurial journey—how he built a thriving business, overcame industry challenges, and the key lessons he’s learned along the way. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entr…
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Strategic Partnerships In Business and How To Build Them
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What partnerships can you make in business that are truly beneficial to both parties. Regardless of it is a client, vendor or any other relationship. Having Strategic Partners with valuable partners makes the difference in success and businesses going out of business. Join us as we break down the role Strategic Partnerships have played in our busin…
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Inside the Mind of a CFO: Finance & Business Strategy
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What does it take to manage the financial future of a growing company? In this episode, we dive into the journey of a CFO—how a career in finance shapes leadership, decision-making, and business growth. From accounting foundations to strategic planning, hear firsthand what it’s like to navigate the world of numbers in a family-run business. 🔗 Follo…
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Trendler has been the WorldWide Leader in Swivel Manufacturing and Sales for a very long time. But how did we feel when we begin to get into producing the chairs and barstools that went along with those Swivels? It was a match made in heaven, like a hand and glove. Be sure to catch up on Season 1 of our podcast Brothers, Battles and Bounty and be o…
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ShortClip | When Our Competition Tried To Take Us Out Of Business
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We hope you enjoyed the holiday. And we hope the Turkey, Ham, Stuffing and Mac&Cheese doesn't have you too sleepy to start the week. We're also enjoying our little break from the Brothers, Battles and Bounty Podcast. But we will be back again early in 2025 with Season 2 and new episodes! Hear about when our competition tried to take us out of busin…
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Well folks! We've wrapped up our first season of our podcast Brothers, Battles & Bounty and it has been a great ride so far sharing our first 16 episodes! We're going to be coming back with new episodes for Season 2 at the beginning of 2025 but in the meantime, check out some of our Best Of the first season right here for you to listen to. The Secr…
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Our Early Wins In Business | BBB Podcast Ep 16
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When you have been in business as long as we have, you will have some ups and downs to talk about. In today's episode we want to talk about a few of the high moments. Join us a we talk about some of the early wins we had in business! Big contracts, new equipment, even knew locations. We talk about it all in today's episode. 🔗 Follow Trendler on All…
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Family Business Structure: Secrets to Our Success | BBB Podcast Ep 15
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In a family owned and operated business, probably one of the most important things to do, is to make sure that everyone is doing the role that best fits their skillset. In today's episode Family Business Structure: Secrets to Our Success we talk about just that! Today join Andreas, Martin and Stefan as we talk about our structure and how we achieve…
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BROTHERS GONE WILD! Our CRAZIEST Business Stories | BBB Podcast Ep 14
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Stop listening to business podcast until your hear this episode! The Brothers Gone Wild as we share our craziest business stories over the years. Today join Andreas, Martin and Stefan as we walk down memory lane and re-live some of our wildest stories in travel and business! Listen to our new podcast episodes here and gain valuable business insight…
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Ep 13 Learning From Your Past In Order To Succeed In Business
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We've all made mistakes, and/or have success stories that have left clues on what to do and not to do in our businesses. Today join Andreas, Anton, Martin and Stefan as we walk down the road of how our past has shaped the businessmen we are today! #businesspodast #businesssuccess #learningfromthepast 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platfor…
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Ep 12 Finding A Work Life Balance While Running A Business
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Join Andreas, Anton, Martin & Stefan in this week's episode as we talk about how having and Finding a work, life balance while being an entrepreneur. Yes, it can be stressful, and there are test. But also rewards in finding the right path for you and your journey to what success looks like for you. 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms…
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Ep 11 Building The Right Business Networks
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Join Andreas, Anton, Martin & Stefan in this week's episode as we talk about how having and developing the right relationships in business can help your business flourish. But the wrong relationships and not only weight you down, but bring down your business! 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/com…
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Ep. 10 The New Normal | Doing Business In A Post-COVID Word
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Trendler has been in the Swivel and Seating Manufacturing game since the 1960s and since that time, a lot of things have changed From Material Sourcing, to Transportation to Even Labor, things since COVID have changed and this is how we have adjusted to the new normal of a Post-Covid World! 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: Linked…
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Trendler has been in the Swivel and Seating Manufacturing game since the 1960s and since that time, we've sold over 100 Million Swivels. I guess we really are the world leaders when it comes to this. Check out how we did it in this week's episode! 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trendle…
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Listen today as the brothers express their true feelings about themselves as brothers and in business. You don't want to miss the wild stories and heartfelt moments. 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trendler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070122469580 Instagram: htt…
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Ep 7 Black Swan Events | Our Business Horror Stories
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Everyone likes the stories about success, but what about when things don't go your way. When something happens in your business that is so extreme it threatens to end your company right then and there. That's where you learn, and that's where you see if you have the metal to keep moving forward for growth and success. That's what we're talking abou…
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Ep 6 A Talk With Mom; The Co Founder Of Trendler Inc
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Today we have a very special guest! Kate Gfesser, who is the Co-Founder of Trendler and also our mother! We get to re-live incredible moments with her, including a funny memory with... umm... Dr. Ruth... Kind of... You're in for a great ride with this episode! #businesspodcast #familybusiness 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: Link…
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Ep. 5 Our Company's Brand - How We Developed It
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Now let's get down to business. In this episode, we're going to be talking about something that is needed in any business and that is developing your company's brand. What is it, why is it important and why EVERY company needs to develop it! You don't want to miss this! 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linke…
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You've heard about our story, but how are we NOW running our company. Pull up a seat as we pull back the curtain and let you see exactly how we're able to co-run a successful company as brothers in business. You don't want to miss this! 🔗 Follow Trendler on All of These Social Platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trendler Facebook:…
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You've heard about our start in the industry and you've heard about the battles we've faced trying to come together as partners in this business. But how did we finally pull things together and begin to see success in this business? Well, the "Bounty" is what we talk about today. Don't give up on your sibling/business partners just yet. Check out t…
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Join the Brothers and Co-Owners of Trendler Inc, as we share the journey of being a part of a family owned business. In this episode we tell the story (from our perspective) of how the business became a part of our family's lives through our father. And how that in turn took as from being just ordinary kids, to now employees for the family business…
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Well you now know the story of how Trendler Inc. came into our family's lives. Now let's tell you the story of the Battles we faced when taking over the company from our father. It's not like the HBO Show "Succession" stole anything from us... Or did they??? If you and your family are struggling trying to co-run a business together, you're not alon…
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