S2 Episode 3 | Brian Summerfield of Cornerstone Mfg Group

Joe Mallo • October 15, 2025

Discover how Brian Summerfield is driving growth in the manufacturing industry, embracing innovation, and mentoring the next generation of talent in this engaging discussion with host Joe Mallo. 


Brian shares his journey from corporate life to small business ownership, and his passion for restoring U.S. manufacturing, and the importance of self-leadership and harmony in work and life. 

 

Brian also shares his insights on work-life harmony, the value of mentorship, and how to stay focused in a fast-changing industry. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the manufacturing world, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. 


🔗 Connect with Brian: 

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansummerfield/ 
  • www.tqmfg.com 

 

📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a little entrepreneurial inspiration!  

S2 Episode 2 | Bridget Tipton of Studio Inlay

By Joe Mallo • October 8, 2025
Join Joe Mallo in this episode of Mastering the Numbers as he chats with the inspiring Bridget Tipton—architect, interior designer, adjunct professor, and co-owner of Bell Tower Brewery. Bridget shares her journey from traditional career paths to becoming a multi-entrepreneur, balancing creativity, community, and business growth. Discover how Bridget's passion for adaptive reuse and historic preservation shapes her work at Studio Inlay, her philosophy on breathing new life into old spaces, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman entrepreneur in architecture. Plus, hear how Bell Tower Brewery became a hub for connection and creativity in Kent, Ohio. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a lover of design, or just curious about the intersection of business and creativity, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a reminder to "jump in—the water is fine." 🔗 Connect with Bridget: Studio Inlay: studioinlay.com Bell Tower Brewery: Follow on Instagram @belltowerbrewery  Tune in now, and don’t forget to hit subscribe for more stories from inspiring entrepreneurs!

S2 Episode 1 | Kristi Horner of Courage to Caregivers

By Joe Mallo • October 1, 2025
In this powerful Season 2 premiere of Mastering the Numbers , host Joe Mallo sits down with Kristi Horner, founder and executive director of Courage to Caregivers, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting unpaid family caregivers. Kristi shares her deeply personal journey from caring for her younger brother through mental illness to launching a movement that now serves caregivers across the U.S. Through innovative peer support, group coaching, suicide prevention, and mindfulness programs, Courage to Caregivers is transforming how we approach caregiver well-being. Together, Kristi and Joe explore why so many people don’t recognize themselves as caregivers, and why that mindset needs to change. They talk about the importance of self-care as an act of strength, not selfishness, and the challenges of launching and growing a nonprofit during a global pandemic. Kristi also reflects on how caregivers can build resilience, set boundaries, and find balance between personal and professional responsibilities. Finally, she shares the organization’s vision for preventing caregiver burnout and creating stronger, healthier communities. 👉 Learn more: couragetocaregivers.org Tune in now, and don’t forget to hit subscribe for more stories from inspiring entrepreneurs!
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