Martin Guitar's Artist CEO | Always Lifting Ep.9

Today’s guest is Thomas Ripsam, CEO of C.F. Martin & Company, the legendary guitar maker founded in 1833 and revered by musicians worldwide. As Martin’s first non-family CEO, Thomas shares what it takes to honor nearly 200 years of history while still pushing the brand forward.In this conversation, we talk about:• Leading through change while protecting what makes a brand special• Craft, creativity, and the role of the artist in leadership• Culture, community, and building teams that stay connected• Curiosity, learning, and staying relevant in a fast-moving world• Sustainability and the future of makingThomas is a reminder that great leadership is not only strategy. It is imagination, intention, and heart.Subscribe for more episodes of Always Lifting.To learn more about Martin Guitars, check out https://www.martinguitar.com/Check out their playlists on https://open.spotify.com/album/2kLoVVEePr57PFAeulX4f7?si=zPctb95QREyEXsPstkoZAQConnect with Thomas on https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ripsam/