In Good Company

In this episode The marketing landscape is changing quickly, but the fundamentals of building a meaningful brand remain deeply human. Customers are discovering companies across AI tools, search engines, social platforms, podcasts, and digital communities, making visibility more complex than ever. Yet Sid Fritts argues that the strongest marketing still begins with a simple question: What real prob...

Joseph Henry Lengson is a marketing executive, e-commerce and operations leader, and entrepreneur with experience in digital marketing, business growth, content strategy, and operational excellence. He helps organizations create stronger customer experiences while building scalable systems that drive long-term success. In this episode… Innovation often starts outside the spotlight. In this convers...

Wesley Murphy is the Vice President of Operations at Peoria Production Solutions, a self-supporting nonprofit that provides kitting, assembly, and fulfillment services for manufacturers across multiple industries. PPS is known for operational efficiency, ISO-certified quality standards, and inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In his role, Wesley leads large-scale opera...

Amy Hughes is the Chief Marketing, Ecommerce, and Sales Leader at ClearBags, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions known for offering more than 5,000 in-stock products and custom packaging options for businesses worldwide. Under her leadership, ClearBags has continued its impressive growth, celebrating more than 34 years in business and expanding its reach to global markets while embr...

Laurent Cohen is the CTO and Co-founder of GetOblic, a voice-first AI platform that deploys pre-trained AI-powered voice receptionists at scale for local businesses, and is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience building and scaling companies across Europe and the United States. Under his leadership, his platforms have launched 1.8 million voice agents, handling hundreds of minut...

Christopher Carter is the Chairman and CEO of Approyo, Inc., a global SAP, cloud, and AI solutions company that helps organizations migrate, manage, and optimize their SAP environments. With more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, Chris is known for guiding businesses through digital transformation, cloud modernization, and AI adoption. He is also a technology entrepreneur, spea...

Andrew Brooks is the Founder and CEO of Contextual.io, an AI orchestration platform that helps businesses of all sizes accelerate production-ready AI solutions. He is a serial entrepreneur best known for building and scaling multiple high-growth companies, including SmartThings (acquired by Samsung), and has contributed to billions of connected devices worldwide. A Princeton chemistry graduate and...

Chelsea Byers is the Founder and CEO of JumpPoint Consulting, where she partners with visionary leaders to help early-stage businesses achieve growth, scale, and operational success. With a background in education and technology, Chelsea has played a key role in scaling multiple high-growth companies, authored the book Course Correct , and is recognized for advising executives on resilience and au...

Chris Martin is the Vice President of OEM and New Technologies at Thompson Retractor, a company specializing in surgical exposure systems that enable efficient and safe access to anatomy during medical procedures. Under his leadership and with over 15 years at Thompson Retractor, Chris has helped expand the company's reach beyond traditional hospital sales into strategic OEM partnerships with majo...

Scott Rolston is the President of Stucchi USA, a leading manufacturer specializing in hydraulic quick disconnect couplings for industries such as construction, agriculture, industrial, and oil and gas. Under Scott's leadership, Stucchi USA has grown from an organic startup to a major player in the fluid power industry, earning recognition for its customer-focused innovation and operational excelle...

Baran Mutlu is the Director of Sales at AKDO, a global supplier of luxury natural stone, tiles, and surface materials used in residential and commercial design projects. As an industry leader for over 30 years, AKDO has expanded its reach to around 200 showrooms nationwide and grown its presence in both residential and large-scale commercial projects, with a focus on innovation and cutting-edge de...

Rand Owens is the Head of Marketing at GrayMatter Robotics, which delivers AI-powered robotic solutions to help high-mix manufacturers improve quality and throughput in surface finishing processes. With more than 15 years of marketing leadership, Rand has helped scale multiple B2B technology organizations, including building the foundational marketing team at Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) and supp...

Ken McLoud is the Founder of Laconic Technology, a technology company focused on helping businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence and custom software to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and unlock growth. Drawing on his experience in AI engineering and strategic consulting, he partners with clients to design solutions that integrate smoothly with existing systems and deliver...

Lisa Kilrea is the Founder of WSI eResults, a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in helping manufacturers, distributors, and B2B companies grow through AI-powered, data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record, Lisa has led WSI Results to deliver standout lead generation and revenue growth in the industrial sector. Her background...

Lisa Kilrea is the Founder of WSI eResults, a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in helping manufacturers, distributors, and B2B companies grow through AI-powered, data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record, Lisa has led WSI Results to deliver standout lead generation and revenue growth in the industrial sector. Her background...

Lisa Kilrea is the Founder of WSI eResults, a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in helping manufacturers, distributors, and B2B companies grow through AI-powered, data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record, Lisa has led WSI Results to deliver standout lead generation and revenue growth in the industrial sector. Her background...

Madeline Witt is the Marketing Manager at Thompson Retractor, a company that designs and manufactures table-mounted surgical retractor systems used in complex procedures such as liver, spine, and cervical surgeries. Over her nine-year tenure at Thompson, Madeline has held leadership roles spanning Assistant Product Manager to Clinical Specialist, and her unique hands-on experience in the operating...

Chris Reese is the Senior Vice President of Sales at NeuroPace, a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of people with drug-resistant epilepsy through advanced neurostimulation technology. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, Chris has played key commercial roles at leading medtech companies — including driving over $800 million in value during Vertiflex's acquisitio...

Madeline Witt is the Marketing Manager at Thompson Retractor, a company that designs and manufactures table-mounted surgical retractor systems used in complex procedures such as liver, spine, and cervical surgeries. Over her nine-year tenure at Thompson, Madeline has held leadership roles spanning Assistant Product Manager to Clinical Specialist, and her unique hands-on experience in the operating...

Dean E. Carter is the CEO of Instill, a company dedicated to driving cultural transformation within organizations through advanced AI and real-time organizational intelligence. With a proven track record of stabilizing at-risk engagements and building billion-dollar businesses, Dean has held senior executive and board leadership roles at renowned companies such as Patagonia, Sears, Fossil, and Gui...

Eric Strickler is the Head of Marketing at Functional Devices, a company that manufactures electronic control products for HVAC, building automation, and industrial control systems. Under Eric's leadership, Functional Devices produces more than 4 million products annually, with a field failure rate of less than one in 16,000, and its Relay in a Box line has become synonymous with quality and relia...

Joel Onyshuk is the Vice President of Sales at Formic, a company that helps manufacturing leaders address labor and operational challenges through robots-as-a-service for end-of-line automation. Under Joel's leadership, Formic has worked with thousands of manufacturers to deliver rapid automation solutions that drive operational savings, such as 20% reductions in OPEX costs and dramatic productivi...

Lisa Kilrea is the Founder of WSI eResults, a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in helping manufacturers, distributors, and B2B companies grow through AI-powered, data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record, Lisa has led WSI Results to deliver standout lead generation and revenue growth in the industrial sector. Her background...

Lisa Kilrea is the Founder of WSI eResults, a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in helping manufacturers, distributors, and B2B companies grow through AI-powered, data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record, Lisa has led WSI Results to deliver standout lead generation and revenue growth in the industrial sector. Her background...

Dan LaTurno is President and CEO of Peoria Production Solutions, a Peoria, Illinois–based contract manufacturing company dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Under Dan's leadership since 2019, the company has nearly doubled its annual sales from $18 million to over $34 million, expanded to two locations, and grown its workforce from 140 to m...