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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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Andreas, Martin, and Stefan Gfesser break down the resurgence of trade shows as a powerful marketing and sales channel — especially for manufacturing companies.

They discuss why trade shows are making a comeback, how in-person events are driving stronger relationships, and why face-to-face conversations still matter in a digital-first world. Drawing from real experience, the brothers share how trade shows fit into their overall marketing strategy and how manufacturers can use them to generate leads, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term brand awareness.

If you’re a manufacturer, supplier, or B2B business wondering whether trade shows are still worth the investment, this episode offers practical insight from leaders actively using them to grow.

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In this episode of Brothers, Battles & Bounty, Martin and Stefan Gfesser turn the tables to interview their brother Andreas Gfesser, Partner at Trendler Inc. and Founder & President of Crossroads Business Partners, about his brand-new book — The 12 Levels of Business Performance.

Andreas shares a practical framework for entrepreneurs and leaders to elevate performance through every stage of their business journey. From startup to scale-up, his book outlines actionable steps to build stronger teams, create alignment, and achieve sustainable growth.

They discuss what inspired the book, who it’s for, and how the principles inside can help business owners think strategically and lead with clarity.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or emerging leader — this episode gives you a first look into a blueprint designed to help you grow with intention and measurable results.

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