Torch Talk
Torch Talk is the podcast for bold local leaders.
Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts, and change makers to talk strategy, leadership, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business today. Honest insights. No fluff. Real stories.
Episodes
26 episodes
End of the Year Wrap Up
In this special “Fierce Wrapped” episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Julia Kooser, Director of Client Success, to unpack what really changed in marketing this year. They talk honestly about the shifts business owners ar...
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Episode 25
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14:37
Converting a Christmas Hater
In this special Christmas edition of Torch Talk, Lindsey gathers members of the Fierce Creative Solutions team, Ash, Taylor, and Ashley, for a hilarious, cozy, and surprising conversation about all things Christmas. This episode involv...
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Episode 24
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25:31
Hard Work Pays Off
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Ben Nichols, a 22-year-old photographer whose career has already stretched from Ohio high school gyms to NCAA arenas, NFL sidelines, and even a future climb up Mount Everest. Ben sh...
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Episode 23
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37:50
From Dairy to Discipleship
In this powerful episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Caleb Carpenter, Worship Pastor at Mennonite Christian Assembly, to talk about the long, winding, deeply personal road that led him into ministry. Caleb opens up about his ...
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Episode 22
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46:22
The Fierce Team Takeover
In this special takeover episode of Torch Talk, Julia Kooser, Fierce's Director of Client Success, steps in for Lindsey and takes listeners inside the departments that power Fierce Creative Solutions. This episode reveals the real conv...
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Episode 21
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44:15
Clarity, Energy, Courage, and Productivity
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Kevin West, executive coach, founder of Invisible Insights, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. They discuss the deeper, often unseen work that drives leadership, growth, and transform...
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Episode 20
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42:05
Know your Customers, Know your Marketing
In this Torch Talk episode, Lindsey sits down with Leah Keim, who shares what it’s like to grow and evolve inside a family business, Country Roofing and Exteriors, alongside her brothers, Aaron and Ruben. Leah opens up about h...
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Episode 19
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35:34
A Home for Memories
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Sandi Stoltzfus, owner and venue coordinator of Winesburg Farm, one of Ohio’s most picturesque wedding destinations nestled in the heart of Amish Country. What began as a family pro...
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Episode 18
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26:23
Networking & Building Relationships
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Drew Gooding, financial advisor and certified financial planner with Edward Jones, to talk about how real success in business is built on relationships, not transactions. Drew share...
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Episode 17
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26:20
What Matters to Gen Z Employees
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with two members of the Fierce Creative Solutions team, videographer and photographer Garrett, and SEO specialist Vinny, for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about work, growth, ...
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Episode 16
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41:00
Be Who They Need You to Be
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Rick Geiser, a teacher, co-athletic director, and head girls’ basketball coach at Waynedale High School, to talk about leadership that lasts far beyond the court. With more than 30 ...
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Episode 15
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38:17
Values in Action
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Wes Keim, owner and CEO of Grand View Exteriors, to talk about the highs, lows, and lessons of building a business from scratch. Wes shares how trial, error, and resilience shaped h...
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Episode 14
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37:12
Stepping Stones to Success
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with real estate professional Joe Chupp to talk about what it really takes to succeed in a tough, fast-changing market. With a background in construction, development, and investment, Jo...
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Episode 13
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24:17
GenZ, College, and Kim K’s Earrings
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Aubrey and Chloe. They are both former Fierce Creative Solutions interns who’ve grown into part-time roles on the team. In this episode, they discuss learning the ropes of social me...
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Episode 12
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42:57
Spilling the Tea on Marketing
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Sarah Mast, marketing director, strategist, and storyteller, whose career path has spanned customer service counters, retail floors, product development teams, and digital strategy ...
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Episode 11
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38:58
1 out of 100
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Bob Bennett, founder of Farsight Management and a nationally respected expert in indoor air quality. With more than 30 years of experience and over 6,000 inspections under his belt,...
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Episode 10
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33:59
Motherhood and Marketing
In this special episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey hands the mic to her four daughters, Payton, Caity, Eden, and Kensington, for a candid, funny, and surprisingly honest conversation about life with a mom who runs a growing marketing agenc...
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Episode 9
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27:53
AI & the Realities of Digital Marketing
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with the Fierce Creative Solutions digital team: Vinny (SEO), Ashton (PPC), and Ashley (copywriting & email marketing). Together, they pull back the curtain on what it’s really like ...
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Episode 8
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21:43
Do It Scared
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Joe Warkall, an entrepreneur, sales leader, and founder of R3 Restoration, to talk about building something from the ground up, even when you’re scared.From walking away from...
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26:00
Listen, Then Lead
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Linda Allison, founder of Allison Management Solutions, to talk about what it really takes to lead well. With decades of experience, from shop floors to boardrooms, Li...
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Episode 6
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30:51
Selling the Sandler Way
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Jordan Mullet. He is a sales strategist, team builder, and coach to business leaders and sales professionals across the region. Jordan shares his honest journey from door-to-door fa...
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Episode 5
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51:10
Posting with Purpose
In this special roundtable episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with the Fierce Creative Solutions social media team for a candid behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a brand online in 2025. From TikTok algorithms and p...
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Episode 4
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21:44
Doing Business the King's Way
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Nick Pickrel, founder of Kingsway Services, to talk about what it means to build a business where faith, grit, and leadership intersect.From mowing lawns at age 11 to launchi...
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Episode 3
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1:06:37