The Industrial Side
Listen. Learn. Execute. Repeat.
Conversations with operators in industrial, distribution, and field service businesses.
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March 18, 2026
What this is
Most businesses are not won in strategy meetings. They are won or lost in the day to day trenches. This is a short introduction to The Industrial Side . Why it exists, why now, and what you can expect. After hundreds of conve...
Recent Episodes
April 14, 2026
Mastering Manufacturing and Investment Strategies with Jonas Linke
In this episode, Jonas shares his journey from the factory floor to private equity — covering the real challenges of managing manufacturing operations, lessons learned in the automotive industry, and what drew him to search f...
March 31, 2026
Running a Specialty Distributor: Modernizing Without Breaking What Works
In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Campbell, CEO of Metric Marine, to discuss how you modernize a specialty distribution business without overcomplicating it or breaking what already works. Learn More About Today's Guest...
March 26, 2026
Running a Manufacturing Business: Making Manufacturer Reps Actually Work
In today's episode I sit down with Rob Trepa of YawPitch and discuss the evolving world of technical sales. What these firms do and how you can use them to extend your reach as a manufacturer of complex products. Learn more a...
March 24, 2026
Running a Composites Business: Why the Sales Pipeline Is Always a Moving Target
In this episode we go deep into discussing the sales and management challenges of advanced composite manufacturing with Jose Di Geronimo, CEO of Amalga Composites. Learn More About Today's Guest Website: https://amalgacomposi...
March 18, 2026
What this is
Most businesses are not won in strategy meetings. They are won or lost in the day to day trenches. This is a short introduction to The Industrial Side . Why it exists, why now, and what you can expect. After hundreds of conve...
About the Host
Brian Kabisa
Operator & Host
I’m an operator focused on how industrial, distribution, and field service businesses actually run day to day.
I started my career as an A-10 aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, working in environments where execution mattered and there was no room for error. Since then, I’ve worked across operations, consulting, and supply chain roles, with a focus on solving real business problems.
Today, I spend my time investing in and working with businesses facing the same challenges discussed on this show. The Industrial Side is an extension of that work.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Working capital and inventory decisions
Hiring and leading teams
Customer relationships and execution
Day-to-day operational tradeoffs
What actually works in practice