In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser talk about going back to their roots in manufacturing and what that means for their growth strategy in 2026 and beyond.

The brothers reflect on their early days producing residential-style chairs and furniture, the shift toward corporate OEM and government products, and why now is the right time to reintroduce residential offerings into the mix. They discuss creating a balanced strategy — continuing to serve OEM and institutional markets while expanding residential product lines through wholesalers and distributors rather than going direct-to-consumer.

This episode dives into the realities of manufacturing evolution, market shifts, and how family-owned businesses adapt while staying true to their foundation.

If you’re in manufacturing, distribution, or product development, this conversation offers insight into strategic growth, channel expansion, and returning to the fundamentals that built the business.

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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser sit down with Sam Pipras, Director of Commercial Development at Americanstruction, to talk about leadership, growth, and the experiences that shape who we become as professionals.

Sam shares his story — from his early life in sports as a quarterback and team leader, to traveling and living abroad in Australia — and how those experiences helped mold him into the Gen Z leader he is today. The conversation explores how lessons from sports, travel, and teamwork now influence his work environment, his leadership style, and the way he shows up for his family and community.

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or trying to understand how to elevate as a young professional, this episode offers practical insight into how leaders are developed long before the title.

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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser sit down with Frank Motola, Vice President of Operations at Trendler, to discuss leadership, growth, and change in today’s manufacturing world.

Frank shares his journey through engineering and manufacturing, the challenges he’s faced along the way, and how his career evolved as he stepped into leadership. The conversation also explores the differences between working in a family-owned manufacturing business versus a larger corporate organization — and how those environments shape leadership, decision-making, and accountability.

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or unsure how to take the next step, this episode offers practical insight into how leaders grow, adapt, and elevate over time inside the manufacturing industry.

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