Industry Ignited Podcast

In this inspiring episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with John Wieland, CEO of MH Equipment and author of Uncommon Threads. Since acquiring MH Equipment in 1994, John has grown the company from 50 employees to over 1,100 across 30+ locations—without a formal strategic growth plan. Instead, his philosophy has been simple: stay flexible, seize opportunities, and never lose sight of purpose. John shares candidly about his early challenges as an inexperienced business...

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Andy Johnston, PE—Principal Mechanical Engineer at Johnston Engineering, licensed professional engineer in Washington State, and instructor at Gonzaga University. With over 20 years of experience in product development, thermal management, two-phase flow, and heat transfer, Andy has built a career tackling the toughest technical challenges in industries like aerospace, biotechnology, renewable energy, and advanced ma...

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leanne Aguilar sits down with Guy Babbitt, PhD, the co-founder and CEO of CZERO, a cutting-edge mechanical engineering services firm at the forefront of clean energy innovation. With a mission to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and fight climate change, CZERO specializes in taking bold energy concepts from initial idea to prototype, spanning industries from renewables to fossil fuels, and even industrial decarbonization. Guy shares ...

In this episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Austin Tenette, Senior Business Advisor at Transworld Business Advisors and creator of the Prepare to Sell coaching program. Together, they explore how business owners—especially in light of the “Silver Tsunami” of baby boomer retirements—can prepare to sell their businesses for maximum value. Austin shares insights from his career transition from corporate leadership to business coaching and brokerage. He outlines three essential pillars fo...

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Mike Henzell, the new owner and president of Davis Investigation Services. They discuss Mike's journey into ownership, the company's services, client acquisition strategies, and the challenges faced in the industry. Mike emphasizes the importance of optimizing pre-employment screening processes and maintaining strong client relationships while navigating the complexities of running a reputable business.