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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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 drives performance, innovation, and accountability within large-scale companies. He discusses how leading his team like a “franchise within the business” creates impact, fosters autonomy, and builds a culture of excellence in enterprise sales.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to think like a business owner while working within a larger corporation, this conversation gives you an inside look into intrapreneurship, leadership, and building value from the inside out.

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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 International LLC) to talk about the comeback of trade shows as a powerful sales and marketing channel.

From building authentic relationships to fueling sales pipelines and strengthening brand awareness, this episode explores why trade show marketing is making waves again in today’s business landscape.

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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, networking, and long-term business growth.

They also sit down with one of Trendler’s newest team members, Jason Reed, who joined them at the show to talk about his first-hand perspective on connecting with clients and prospects in a trade show environment.

If you’ve ever wondered how trade shows fuel sales pipelines, build relationships, and strengthen brand awareness, this episode gives you an inside look — straight from a family-owned manufacturer with over 85 years of industry leadership.

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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 pressures, hear how Trendler is adapting while staying true to its values.

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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 brothers leading Richardson Seating today. They discuss what it takes to continue a legacy in American manufacturing, the challenges and triumphs of a multi-generational business, and how they’re shaping the company’s future in a competitive industry.

Whether you’re passionate about family business, manufacturing, or leadership, this episode offers an inspiring inside look at preserving tradition while driving innovation forward.

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